Lead HR and Payroll

We are working with an international consultancy company who are based in Leeds who are looking to appoint an experienced and engaging Head of HR Operations to lead a team here in the UK and Ireland to ensure they deliver legally compliant and insightful services. The role will lead on being accountable for HR systems, service delivery, employment documentation, onboarding and people data and insight as well as payroll governance and annual pay process. A role that will strengthen the colleague experience, looking at making working days simpler yet more effective. A varied and challenging role, key duties will include; Lead, support, and develop HR Operations and Payroll teamsOwn compliant employment documentation and onboardingGuide the HR technology and people-data roadmap, using responsible AIEmbed UK and Ireland employment-law requirements across HR and payroll processes and controlsLead helpdesk performance, service levels, and meaningful HR Operations measuresTurn people analytics into evidence-led decisionsOwn compliant contracts, written particulars, onboarding operations, and employment documentationEmbed UK and Ireland employment-law requirements across HR and payroll processesEnable effective ER delivery through clear triage, accurate case administration, reliable data, and appropriate escalationTurn people data and analytics into decision-ready insightGuide the HR technology, payroll, and automation roadmapLead annual pay, bonus, performance, gender pay gap, ..... full job details .....