Senior HR Operations Manager (12 month FTC)

Senior HR Operations Manager – Edinburgh – Competitive Salary (12-Month FTC)

Does the idea of working for a high-profile business in Edinburgh sound perfect? Are you ready to lead transformative HR initiatives in a hybrid working environment? Our client is seeking a Senior HR Operations Manager to join their dynamic team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive best-in-class people management operations, foster an inclusive culture, and deliver impactful HR strategies.

This is a hybrid role, working 3 days in the office 2 home.

As the Senior HR Operations Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in partnering with senior leaders to align HR practices with business goals. You’ll also lead a talented HR operations team, providing strategic guidance and ensuring that people processes are effective, compliant, and future-focused.

Are you the kind of person we are looking for?

• MCIPD qualification or equivalent.
• A strong track record in HR, including employee engagement, organisational design, and business change management.
• Expertise in employee relations, learning and development, recruitment, and talent management.
• Strength in reward and recognition strategies.
• Exceptional influencing and collaborative skills, with the ability to inspire and engage at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead on complex People & Development projects.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

What can you expect from the day-to-day?

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders to provide strategic people support and guidance.
• Leading the HR operations team to deliver high performance, professional development, and employee engagement.
• Supporting leaders through organisational change to ensure engagement and successful transformation.
• Managing employee relations cases with a pragmatic and commercial lens.
• Driving people analytics to inform decisions and demonstrate year-on-year progress.
• Leading projects such as pay reviews, bonus processes, talent management, and succession planning.
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and the employee value proposition to attract and retain top talent.
• Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, while fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace.
• Collaborating with the Finance team on payroll, benefits, and reward alignment.
• Supporting the development of future leaders through talent management and succession planning.

This role offers a chance to make a real impact while enhancing your career through exposure to high-level HR strategy and operations.

Interested? Get in touch with Andy Brady at DenholmHR, or click the apply button below to send in your CV.