Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Shape the Future of HR Operations Across Europe We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking HR Operations Manager to join our European HR team during an exciting phase of growth and transformation. This is a fa…
Skills: HR Operations, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Change Management
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
The purpose of this role is to lead and develop client service accounts. Job Description: Role Purpose We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and performance-driven PR to join our Digital PR team. You’ll be passion…
Skills: Digital PR, Campaign Strategy, Media Outreach, SEO, Client Relationship Management
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$65k–$80k/yr
Your role is to help clients establish their future goals and long-term aspirations and create a financial plan to achieve them. You will play a vital role in helping clients make informed financial decisions through pro…
Skills: Financial planning, Holistic financial advice, Cash flow modelling, Client relationship management, Business development
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
. Senior Buyer (Technology) Permanent, Full-time Location: Manchester Airport (Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office) Summary Based at Manchester Airport Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office Co…
Skills: Technology procurement, Software procurement, SaaS procurement, Cloud services procurement, Commercial negotiation
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$43k–$50k/yr
At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make t…
Skills: Governance, Risk management, Internal audit, Assurance, Compliance
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$35k–$45k/yr
£35,412 - £45,091 + excellent benefits Please note that applications for this role will close on Monday 21st September , with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 30th September - If you do not have this information please…
Skills: Safeguarding, Child protection, Interpersonal skills, Problem resolution, Empathy
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
About this role We are looking for a hands-on and results-driven Senior Operations Executive to support the execution of nationwide field marketing and merchandising projects. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth…
Skills: Operations Management, Field Marketing, Merchandising, FMCG, Team Leadership
Barnsley, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure s…
Skills: Structural engineering, Bridge design, Project management, DMRB, Eurocodes
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
The purpose of this role is to develop best in class strategies and management of all Paid Social activity on assigned clients, to manage and develop the team and serve as a point of escalation as needed. Job Description…
Skills: Paid Social Strategy, Team Management, Client Relationship Management, Budget Forecasting, Account Profitability
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
The Role The Scrum Master is responsible for enabling high‑performing, cross‑functional agile teams to deliver valuable outcomes in a predictable and sustainable way. Acting as a servant‑leader and coach, the Scrum Maste…
Skills: Scrum, Agile Principles, Software Delivery Lifecycle, Facilitation, Coaching
Turner & TownsendManchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Company Description Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Sec…
Skills: Project management, Stakeholder management, Risk management, Cost engineering, Project planning
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
As Social Media Account Director you will be responsible and accountable for the success and delivery of Visualsofts Social service. You will own a portfolio of Social clients and become the go-to key relationship stakeh…
Skills: Social media strategy, Account management, Client relationship management, Digital strategy, Data analysis
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing plat…
Skills: Digital media planning, Digital media buying, Performance marketing, Display advertising, Social media advertising
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
THE ROLE At Debenhams Group, we are on a journey of transformation, revitalising our brand, culture, and connection with colleagues and customers alike. In a fast-changing retail environment, effective and authentic comm…
Skills: React, Node.js, AWS, Terraform, GitHub Actions
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
As a Senior Social Media Executive, you take ownership of complex operational execution, tactical campaign management and delivery across our Social Media accounts. Having built strong foundational social media experienc…
Skills: Social media marketing, Digital strategy, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Full Stack Engineer At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influe…
Skills: Java, Spring, Microservices, API design, DevOps
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Company Description We’re one of the world’s leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 10,000 people and serve over 120 million customers…
Skills: Team leadership, Cleaning operations, Staff performance management, COSHH compliance, Health and safety
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Location: Bristol or Manchester hybrid (regular travel to partner sites across the UK and Ireland as needed) Role Type: Permanent (full-time preferred, flexible working considered) We are hiring for either a Consultant l…
Skills: Systems implementation, System configuration, System optimization, Stakeholder management, Project leadership
London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Reports To: Head of IT – Platform Engineering Direct Reports: 3-5 Location: UK / IRL (Hybrid) - the successful hire will work from our London or Manchester offices in the UK, or Dublin office (Citywest Business Campus) i…
Skills: Cloud Architecture, Platform Engineering, Azure, AWS, Enterprise Networking
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Who We Are WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transform…
Skills: Personalisation Platforms, Analytics Suites, Content Management Systems, Customer Data Platforms, Data Analysis
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The HR Operations Manager will lead the delivery of best-in-class HR services across Europe while driving process simplification and operational excellence. They will manage a Manchester-based team, ensure regulatory compliance, and leverage technology and AI to enhance employee experience.
Candidates must have significant experience in HR Operations leadership within a complex or multinational environment. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical skills are required, along with proficiency in HR systems like Workday and ServiceNow.
We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking HR Operations Manager to join our European HR team during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a HR leader who loves improving processes, driving operational excellence and creating exceptional employee experiences at scale. You'll play a key role in ensuring our HR services across Europe are efficient, compliant, data-driven and aligned to business priorities.
Reporting to the Head of HRBPs, Employee Relations & HR Operations (Europe), you'll lead a talented Manchester-based team while partnering with stakeholders across Europe and globally to deliver high-quality HR operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
If you're passionate about simplifying complexity, leveraging technology and AI, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Drive Operational Excellence
Lead the delivery of best-in-class HR Operations services across Europe
Ensure HR processes are scalable, compliant, well-governed and aligned with business objectives
Partner with Payroll, Global Mobility, Risk & Compliance, Enterprise HR Operations and other key stakeholders to deliver seamless HR services
Manage and resolve complex HR operational matters
Champion Continuous Improvement
Lead the simplification, standardisation and scaling of HR processes across Europe
Use data, insights and metrics to improve performance, capacity planning and decision-making
Drive innovation through AI, automation and self-service solutions to enhance efficiency and employee experience
Lead service improvement initiatives that create measurable business impact
Develop knowledge content that enables self-service, consistency and scalable HR support across Europe
Support Governance, Policy & Risk
Strengthen governance and risk management by embedding appropriate controls across HR Operations processes
Partner with Employee Relations and other HR partners to support policy queries and first-level HR advisory matters
Support policy reviews and process enhancements across multiple European jurisdictions
Ensure compliance with financial services regulations, including SMCR and CBI requirements
Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team
Lead, coach and develop a Manchester-based HR Operations team
Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning
Contribute to regional and global HR projects, bringing strong operational expertise and practical solutions
Provide occasional support across global HR Operations teams to ensure consistent service delivery
Significant experience in HR Operations leadership, ideally within a complex, regulated or multinational environment
Alternatively, a strong HR Business Partner background with substantial operational expertise
Proven success leading teams and delivering results through others
Experience improving processes, managing operational risk and implementing governance frameworks
Strong leadership and coaching capabilities with a passion for developing talent.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organisational levels
Ability to analyse data and use insights to drive operational performance and decision-making
Knowledge of HR systems and case management platforms, ideally including Workday and ServiceNow
Strong understanding of service delivery models, operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position
This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Please note that we review applications on a rolling basis and may close this role early if there is a high level of interest. To avoid missing out, we recommend applying as soon as possible
Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.
This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.
It's what we stand for: value to investors.
Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”
We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.
When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose: to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
We are a community of 50 million who think—and feel—differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. For over 50 years, Vanguard has helped people pursue their financial goals with a spotlight on long-term value and low costs. We’ve made it a focus to put investors first, so whether you’re saving for your first home or investing for a comfortable retirement, we’re here to help you succeed. Community guidelines: vgi.vg/sgl1
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