Job Description

HR Operations Manager (Maternity Cover)

Contract:

Fixed Term - 13 months (from December 2025)

Salary:

50,000 - 55,000

Hours:

Full-time

Join a Leading Cultural Organisation as an HR Operations Manager

We're hiring for a skilled HR Operations Manager to join one of the UK's most respected heritage and cultural institutions on a 13-month maternity cover contract.

As a key part of the People & Culture team, you'll drive operational excellence across HR services, payroll, benefits, and digital systems -- playing a vital role in creating a "fantastic place to work."

What You'll Be Doing:

Oversee payroll and benefits operations, including managing external providers Lead on iTrent system administration and drive improvements in HR processes Collaborate with HR Business Partners to align operations with strategic people goals Improve employee lifecycle processes and user experience Monitor HR projects and provide regular KPI and management reporting Ensure compliance with GDPR, HMRC, Pensions Regulator, and other bodies Manage a small HR operations team focused on systems, payroll, and benefits

What You'll Need:

CIPD or CIPP qualification (or equivalent) Strong, hands-on experience with iTrent HR and Payroll system Working knowledge of in-house and outsourced payroll processes Proven ability to lead projects and improve systems and data accuracy Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills A track record of agile, adaptable working within a fast-moving HR environment

Nice to Have:

Experience working across multi-site organisations Familiarity with not-for-profit or public sector settings

Start Date: December 2025

Interviews will take place in October/November -- early applications encouraged!

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 months

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1 6HZ