HR Operations Manager

Alexander Lloyd is delighted to be partnering exclusively with an engineering organisation, on the appointment of a Head of HR Operations.This is a senior, high-impact leadership role operating at the heart of a growing, PE-backed organisation. Sitting at Group level and partnering closely with the CFO, CHRO and Executive Team, this position plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the people agenda.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the strategic HR partner to all Group corporate functions, building trusted relationships with senior leaders and shaping people plans aligned to functional priorities.Lead workforce planning, organisational design, capability development and succession activity across Group functions.Provide proactive insight on people data, trends and risks to inform leadership decision-making.Oversee the HR Executive and HR Operations team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and alignment with the HR operating model.Own and manage the Group Reward and Benefits portfolio - including pensions, healthcare, life assurance and provider relationships - with responsibility for consolidation, benchmarking and annual pay/bonus cycles.Provide second-line oversight of complex and high-risk ER cases escalated from business units, ensuring consistency, compliance and effective risk management.Lead or support TUPE, restructures, senior-level ER matters, and HR due diligence for MandA activity.Act as HR project lead for assigned transformation workstreams owning ..... full job details .....