HR Operations Manager (Pay & Reward Focus) – Grade 7
📍 Location: Taunton (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
🏢 Organisation: Somerset
📅 Contract: 12 Months (Interim)
⏱️ Hours: 37 per week
💰 Rate:
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Interim HR Operations Manager to lead and strengthen HR operational delivery, with a particular focus on Pay & Reward during a period of transformation.
This role will ensure high-quality day-to-day service while driving improvements across processes, systems, and governance, and supporting the delivery of a wider Total Pay & Reward Programme.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide senior oversight across HR Operations and support service delivery and prioritisation
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Lead improvements to streamline processes and enhance consistency and efficiency
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Manage and develop the Pay & Reward team and oversee job evaluation activity
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Maintain reward frameworks, benefits, and recognition approaches
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Ensure effective establishment control, governance, and reporting
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Provide expert advice on reward, organisational change, and complex HR matters
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Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, HR colleagues, and Trade Unions
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Support transformation and modernisation of HR services
About You
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Strong experience in Pay & Reward or HR Operations
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Proven expertise in job evaluation frameworks
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Experience leading HR projects or service improvements
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Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders
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Experience managing and developing teams
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CIPD qualified (or equivalent) desirable
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Public sector or complex organisation experience desirable
Why Apply
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Opportunity to lead a key HR function during a major transformation
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High-impact role with senior stakeholder exposure
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Flexible hybrid working
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Competitive interim rates
Apply Now
If you are an experienced HR leader with strong Reward expertise and a track record of improving HR operations, we would like to hear from you
