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 (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)