Role: People Services Transition Lead Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid) Salary: £59,000 - £67,500 Contract: 18 Month Fixed-Term Network IT are working with a leading organisation to recruit a People Services Transition Lead to play a pivotal role in a major People and Payroll transformation programme. This is a unique opportunity to lead the operational transition of a newly designed People Services function, helping to shape future service delivery while supporting the implementation of new People technology platforms and processes. Working across People Services, HR Operations, Payroll, Digital Services, and programme delivery teams, you will ensure operational readiness, process adoption, and successful transition into a modernised People Services operating model. This opportunity is an initial 18 Month Fixed-Term arrangement. Role Overview As the People Services Transition Lead , you will act as the operational lead for People Services throughout a significant transformation programme, ensuring new processes, structures, and technologies are successfully embedded into day-to-day operations. This role is centred on People Services operations rather than technology delivery . The successful candidate will bring strong experience from HR Shared Services, Employee Services, People Operations, or HR Service Delivery environments and be comfortable leading operational change across complex organisations. You will work closely with programme teams, HR leaders, service managers, and subject matter experts to ensure the future-state operating model is fit for purpose, understood by stakeholders, and successfully adopted by operational teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the operational transition into a new People Services model Act as the primary operational representative for People Services throughout the transformation programme Review and redesign People Services processes, ensuring they are aligned to future-state technology and service delivery models Drive business readiness, operational adoption, and transition planning activities Work closely with HR Operations, Payroll, Digital Services, and programme teams to ensure successful implementation Identify operational impacts, service risks, and process dependencies arising from organisational change Support the development of service procedures, governance frameworks, and operating standards Build strong relationships across People Services and wider business functions Ensure colleagues are prepared for new ways of working through effective engagement, communication, and change activities Support service stabilisation and continuous improvement following implementation Essential Skills
People Services Transition Lead employer: Network IT
Network IT is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Milton Keynes where you can lead a skilled team in delivering cutting-edge security solutions for high-stakes government projects. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for professional advancement while fostering a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork. Join us to make a meaningful impact in secure environments, with the added benefit of potential international travel.
