HR Operations Manager - 6 month FTC

My client is a global maritime services group operating across 20 countries with a workforce of 450 employees. The business supports the full marine fuel ecosystem and is also diversifying into greener, renewable energy solutions. Their operational landscape is evolving quickly, resulting in a fast paced and commercial environment.

We are now looking for a Global HR Operations Manager on a 6-month fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave. You will take ownership of HR operations end to end and provide stability, accuracy and leadership across our global HR infrastructure. This includes oversight of onboarding, lifecycle changes, offboarding, documentation accuracy, data integrity and general HR service delivery.

• Manage global payroll across 20 locations. Payroll is manually managed via spreadsheets and processed externally through third party vendors, requiring a highly detail focused, structured approach and experience in complex multi country payroll management.
• Global benefits administration, including the implementation of a new benefits platform and annual review cycles such as PMI.
• Data and systems optimisation, supported by an excellent Data & Systems Specialist, to improve reporting and self service capabilities for senior leadership.
• Learning & Development oversight, providing quality assurance, guidance and support to the L&D Manager.
• Employee lifecycle HR operations from onboarding to offboarding.
• Team leadership for four direct reports (Data & Systems Specialist, Payroll and Benefits Manager, L&D Manager), with support from wider HRBPs and TA teams.

We are looking for someone with strong global HR operations experience, deep expertise in multi country payroll, excellent attention to detail and confidence operating in a complex international environment. The ability to work closely with Board level stakeholders, maintain high operational standards and manage risk is crucial.

London Piccadilly, hybrid working model of 5 day fortnight (2 days every 2 weeks, 3 days every 2 weeks)

£80,000 - £85,000 with £5,000 completion bonus

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