HR Operations Manager

Job Title: HR Operations Manager
Salary: £35.20 P/H PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay | £40.48 P/H LTD Umbrella
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Type: Temporary Ongoing
Location: Cheshire, CW11
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday | 09:00am - 17:00pm

We are seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to lead our client's Human Resources Operations team.

You will play a critical role in delivering the Workforce Strategy, ensuring that both the Council and Schools have the right people in the right roles at the right time.

If you're a strategic HR leader who excels in influencing and managing complex HR matters, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the HR Operations team to provide strategic HR support to both the Council and Schools.


• Offer strategic HR operational advice, supporting key priorities and service delivery.


• Manage HR support services for schools buying into the HR Schools' Consultancy service.


• Provide guidance on organizational change, including service redesign and senior recruitment.


• Develop and implement workforce and operational action plans to improve performance and capacity.


• Foster partnerships and joint working arrangements to enhance service delivery and realize financial savings.


• Oversee consultation and negotiation with Trade Unions on HR Operations matters.


• Provide expert oversight in escalated HR cases and complex employee relations to ensure legal compliance.


• Drive income generation plans and explore new revenue streams for the HR service.


• Manage HR Operations budgets, ensuring effective resource use and best value.


• Act as the lead representative for the Transactional Service Centre, ensuring service delivery per agreements.


• Deputize for the Head of Human Resources when required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree or equivalent qualification.


• Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD).


• Extensive experience in HR, including strategic leadership, employee relations, and organizational change.


• Proven experience in HR business partnering and team management.


• Strong negotiation, influencing, and partnership skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk