People Services Manager

HRLife are working with a growing business undergoing significant change and are looking for a pro-active People Services Manager to lead and develop the HR Operations / People Services team ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of the full employee lifecycle. Working in a shared services environment, reporting into the Head of HR Shared Services, this role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment who has a strong understanding of HR processes, systems and administration with a passion for continuous improvement.You'll have previously worked in a similar role where delivery is key - managing and overseeing a small team you will be proactive, be detail-oriented, enjoy getting into the detail and data and have experience of optimising HR operations to help the wider, longer- term strategic business goals.You will be prepared to roll up your sleeves and challenge the status quo to propose alternative solutions, improve existing process and introduce and embed new effective ways of working. You'll be a great communicator, like data, and be used to analysing trends and using reports to allow for informed business decision making. You'll be able to juggle multiple projects, have great stakeholder management skills and be systems savvy!Main ResponsibilitiesLead and develop the People Services team, driving efficiency and effective delivery of all HR ServicesMaintain SuccessFactors and other HR Systems to ensure the data is correct and updatedSupport the implementation of HR Systems/system integration including data, reporting etc.Represent the People Services function at the senior meetings as requiredEnsure best practice with regards to HR Compliance and SuccessFactorsOversee the accurate and timely verification of Right to Work documentation for all new hires for UK and Ireland and overseeing the end-to-end vetting process for new hires and existing employees, ensuring complianceOversee the auditing and compilation of People files ensuring all required documentation is in orderSupport ad hoc projects particularly around process improvement and deliveryWork with managers to upskill them, ensuring systems are used and processes followed, providing training as neededWork collaboratively with the Payroll Team and HR Business Partners to ensure all payroll changes are made and deadlines metYou will have previous team management experience, come from an HR Operations / shared services background. Ideally you'll have experience of working in a fast-paced business ideally from a Manufacturing / Consumer-led / FMCG or similar business and have a strong ability to build trust and work collaboratively with all levels and stakeholders in a complex, high-touch business.2 days a week in the office - London basedSalary 60-70k plus great benefits package

Created: 2025-08-01