Senior People Operations Manager (6 month FTC) HR

Concepts for Business, LLC; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Huddersfield seeks a Senior People Operations Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing a People Ops team, overseeing payroll and HR systems, and ensuring compliance. The position offers hybrid working with benefits such as free parking and flexible hours. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in People Operations for large organizations and strong leadership abilities.

Benefits

Free car parking

Flexible working hours

Subsidised canteen

Games & TV rooms

Qualifications

• Experience in a People Operations or HR role for a large organization.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processes.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire a People Ops team of three.
• Oversee payroll and HR administrative processes.
• Implement HRIS improvements and efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance and reporting standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process Improvement

Payroll Management

HRIS Implementation

Job description

Senior People Operations Manager (6 month FTC) HR

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As the UK’s largest specialist baby & nursery retailer, we employ over 1,000 colleagues across our Mamas & Papas stores, concessions, head office, warehouse, UK wholesale and international teams. Our people are key to our success, and we create an inclusive, happy and rewarding environment where our colleagues can thrive to be the best they can be.

As we embark on an exciting next chapter of growth, we are looking for a Senior People Operations Manager to support this specialist operations team over the next six months within our People & Experience (HR) Team. This contract role will manage, inspire and develop a People Ops team of three, and will take a lead role across:

• Payroll – hands‑on experience required.
• HRIS – looking at implementations, improvements & efficiencies.
• HR Admin – full employee lifecycle admin.
• Compliance & Reporting.
• Total Rewards.

This is a 6‑month fixed‑term contract with benefit eligibility, offering hybrid flexi‑working of three days in the office (HD5 0RH) and flexi‑time schemes based around core working hours, whether in the office or working from home.

Additional benefits include free car parking, a prayer & contemplation room, subsidised canteen, free tea & coffee, games & TV rooms & much more.

Location: Mamas & Papas (Head Office), Colne Bridge Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0RH.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Contract.

If you come from a similar outlined People Operations / HR role for an organisation of similar size or above, and you have the experience, knowledge and ability to lead, communicate and drive processes and efficiencies, we encourage you to apply today. We are ideally looking for immediate starters, so this vacancy may close early.