People Operations Leader: Drive HR Excellence

JD Sports Fashion plc; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports retailer in the UK is seeking a People Operations Manager to lead the HR team in ensuring effective HR processes and a positive employee experience. You will oversee the entire employee lifecycle, ensure compliance with policies, and drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate has proven HR management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic team in a well-established company known for its commitment to growth and employee development.

Benefits

Staff discount on JD Group products

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR/People Operations management.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• In-depth knowledge of HR processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the People Operations team for efficient delivery of HR processes.
• Oversee the Employee Lifecycle including onboarding and offboarding.
• Ensure Policy Compliance and Governance to mitigate risk.

Skills

Leadership skills

HR processes knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Time management

HR data management

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Tools

HR systems

Excel

Job description

A leading sports retailer in the UK is seeking a People Operations Manager to lead the HR team in ensuring effective HR processes and a positive employee experience. You will oversee the entire employee lifecycle, ensure compliance with policies, and drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate has proven HR management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic team in a well-established company known for its commitment to growth and employee development.