Interim HR Operations Lead

  • Artis Recruitment
  • Apr 20, 2026
Contractor HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Artis HR are supporting a hugely successful, recognised brand as they develop their HR operations/ People Services capability. They are now seeking an HR Shared Service lead to develop and deliver a high-quality, technologically enabled, efficient and compliant HR service.

This is a newly created role with real scope to shape how HR services are delivered across the business. You'll take ownership of day-to-day HR operations, lead a shared services team and ensure managers and employees receive a consistent, responsive and customer-focused experience across the full employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:
Leading the daily operation of the HR Operations function, including the setup and management of an HR ticketing system

Managing performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs, ensuring accuracy, compliance and service excellence

Overseeing end-to-end recruitment and screening activity, delivering a timely, compliant process and strong candidate experience

Leading, coaching and developing a team of HR Operations Advisors to drive engagement and performance

Building strong relationships with managers and stakeholders across the organisation

Optimising HR operational processes and making effective use of HR systems (Workday), reporting and automation

Contributing to the People senior leadership team, providing insight, reporting and recommendations

Key requirements:
Proven experience leading an HR Shared Services, HR Operations or HR Service Delivery function.

Strong knowledge of HR processes, employment legislation and best practice

Experience of managing team performance against KPIs

Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

A continuous improvement mindset and customer-focused approach

This is a full-time role based in Gloucestershire, with a salary of c 60000

If you're looking to lead and shape a newly formed HR Shared Services function, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

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