Contact Lucy Walker Recruitment
Lucy Walker Recruitment
Lead HR & Payroll
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contact Lucy Walker Recruitment
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- 75000.00 - 100000.00 GBP Annual + doe
- Recruiter
- Lucy Walker Recruitment
- Closes
- 09 Dec 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Description
We are working with an international consultancy company who are based in Leeds who are looking to appoint an experienced and engaging Head of HR Operations to lead a team here in the UK and Ireland to ensure they deliver legally compliant and insightful services. The role will lead on being accountable for HR systems, service delivery, employment documentation, onboarding and people data and insight as well as payroll governance and annual pay process. A role that will strengthen the colleague experience, looking at making working days simpler yet more effective. A varied and challenging role, key duties will include;
Lead, support, and develop HR Operations and Payroll teamsOwn compliant employment documentation and onboardingGuide the HR technology and people-data roadmap, using responsible AIEmbed UK & Ireland employment-law requirements across HR and payroll processes and controlsLead helpdesk performance, service levels, and meaningful HR Operations measuresTurn people analytics into evidence-led decisionsOwn compliant contracts, written particulars, onboarding operations, and employment documentationEmbed UK & Ireland employment-law requirements across HR and payroll processesEnable effective ER delivery through clear triage, accurate case administration, reliable data, and appropriate escalationTurn people data and analytics into decision-ready insightGuide the HR technology, payroll, and automation roadmapLead annual pay, bonus, performance, gender pay gap, employee survey and audit delivery with strong governance and accurate data
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and reputable organisation. Looking for insight and experience, the successful candidate will have;
Relevant payroll qualification or equivalent professional expertiseCIPD (not essential)Current knowledge and practical application across HR processes, documentation, controls, and case administration, with effective partnership on complex ER mattersSubstantial experience leading compliant and reliable UK & Ireland payroll serviceA leader of HR Operations and Payroll teamsPractical UK TUPE desirableSets high standards for quality and quantityMonitors and maintains quality and productivityWorks in a systematic, methodical, and orderly wayConsistently achieves project goals
If you hold the above skills and experiences and are looking for an all-encompassing opportunity to lead and drive this respected team please submit your CV for review. Please note if you have not heard from us within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful.
Ad ID: 5419324502
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