HR Team Leader

Amentum; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance program

Professional development reimbursements

Job summary

Amentum in Glasgow is seeking an HR Team Leader to guide a dedicated HR team and ensure effective HR service delivery. Responsibilities include leading HR operations, managing complex cases, and driving performance. The ideal candidate should have experience in HR Operations and project management, along with excellent communication and people-management skills. Amentum offers competitive benefits including medical cover, flexible hours, and professional development reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Operations, People Operations or Shared Services environment.
• Strong people-management skills to motivate a high-performing team.
• Experience leading HR projects such as system implementations or organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR People Operations team, driving performance and capability development.
• Handle and resolve requests within the People Operations Shared Services queue.
• Support the delivery of HR projects, including system implementations and process improvements.

Skills

People management

Prioritization

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above)

Job description

At Amentum, we’re not just solving problems; we’re engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence, dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Our people are our greatest asset. We offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent and a range of benefits, including free single medical cover and digital GP service, enhanced parental leave pay, employee assistance and parental programmes, and reimbursements for professional development and memberships. We support flexibility and work‑life balance, offering hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours where possible.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, people‑focused HR Team Leader to join our organisation. This role blends leadership with day‑to‑day HR service delivery, leading a dedicated HR team while actively supporting the business through periods of growth and change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HR People Operations team, driving performance, engagement, and capability development.
• Operate in a dual‑role position, balancing team leadership with hands‑on delivery of HR operational activities.
• Actively manage and work within the People Operations Shared Services queue, handling and resolving requests alongside the team.
• Allocate and prioritise incoming work, assigning cases across the team and taking ownership of complex or high‑priority queries.
• Ensure timely triage, accurate responses, and high‑quality service delivery across all employee lifecycle activities.
• Allocate resources effectively across business‑as‑usual activities and HR projects, adjusting priorities as business needs change.
• Ensure optimal utilisation of team capacity while maintaining service quality and meeting deadlines.
• Lead and support the delivery of HR projects, including system implementations, process improvements and organisational change initiatives.
• Assign and coordinate project tasks, tracking progress against milestones and ensuring successful delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Shared Services and Payroll to provide seamless, end‑to‑end employee lifecycle support.
• Act as an escalation point for complex or sensitive queries, ensuring appropriate resolution.
• Drive consistency, accuracy and compliance across all HR operations and communications.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Provide coaching, development and pastoral support to team members, fostering a high‑performing and supportive environment.
• Deputise for the HR Operations Director as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an HR Operations, People Operations or Shared Services environment, with leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Comfortable operating in a dual role, combining team leadership with hands‑on delivery of HR casework.
• Experience working within a Shared Services or case‑management/queue environment, with the ability to prioritise and manage a high volume of requests.
• Strong people‑management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop a high‑performing team.
• Ability to balance competing priorities, effectively managing both day‑to‑day operational delivery and project work.
• Experience leading or supporting HR projects such as system implementations, process improvements or organisational change initiatives.
• Confident handling of complex or sensitive employee matters, acting as an escalation point when required.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, allocating work effectively while contributing directly to delivery.
• A collaborative and approachable style, with excellent stakeholder‑management and relationship‑building skills.
• A continuous‑improvement mindset, with experience identifying and implementing process efficiencies.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance in HR processes and communications.
• Solid understanding of the employee lifecycle and HR best practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience is desirable.

Our Culture

Our values are built on safety, integrity and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we support one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We foster mental wellbeing and a sense of belonging, striving to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. We partner with VERCIDA, and for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who desire flexible working or who may not meet every listed requirement.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process – for example, a different format for the application form – please contact the team.

Compensation Details

GBP

The compensation range for this position is a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as responsibilities, education, experience, skills and applicable laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits support your priorities and include:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act or other employment contracts may include different provisions.

Important Dates

Original Posting: 04/28/2026 – Until Filled. Amentum anticipates this requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

EEO Statement

Amentum is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status or mental or physical disability, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. Learn more about your rights under federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.