The People Operations Manager will lead and optimise HR processes within the financial services industry, ensuring seamless operations and compliance. This role in London requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of HR management and operational excellence.Client DetailsThis opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the financial services sector that has gone through a large transformation project. This is a new role that will support the people operations, managing a small team and reporting into the Rewards ManagerDescriptionLead and manage end-to-end People Operations and payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.Oversee outsourced payroll (via SD Worx), acting as the internal subject matter expert and running payroll independently, escalating only complex or exceptional cases.Drive continuous improvement in HR operations, leveraging the HiBob HRIS to optimise processes and reporting.Ensure compliance with financial services regulatory requirements, including SMCR and associated HR administrative obligations.Monitor and interpret upcoming Employment Rights Act (ERA) changes and assess impacts on policies, processes, and employee experience.Lead, develop, and inspire a team of two direct reports, establishing a high-performing and collaborative function.Support the wider People Team and business stakeholders with insight, data, and operational excellence.Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the People function following ..... full job details .....