Hr Systems, Data & Operations Manager in Warrington

Our customer is a high growth engineering business with plans to grow and evolve over the next years.

Job Description

This is a newly created role reporting to the HR Director, with responsibility for leading HR systems, people data and operational excellence across the organisation.

Sitting at the heart of the People function, you will ensure that HR systems are fit for purpose, data is accurate and insightful, and core people processes are delivered efficiently, consistently and compliantly.

Whilst the role has a broad HR operations remit, its primary focus is on HR systems, data and analytics.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in transforming how people data is captured, analysed and leveraged to support strategic decision-making, while driving system optimisation and future HR technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the owner and subject matter expert for the HRIS, driving ongoing optimisation, enhancements and upgrades.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy and governance of people data, maintaining full GDPR compliance.
• Develop and deliver meaningful people analytics, dashboards and management reporting.
• Enable the business to make more informed, data-driven decisions through improved reporting and insight.
• Lead the future HR systems roadmap, including system reviews, selection and implementation projects.
• HR Operations
• Oversee and continuously improve end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Drive consistency, efficiency and best practice across HR operations.
• Maintain and develop HR policies, procedures and documentation to support compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers, ensuring a high level of accuracy, compliance and service delivery.
• Partner closely with Finance on payroll reconciliation, reporting and controls.
• Oversee benefits administration, including pensions, healthcare and other employee benefit programmes.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Build strong partnerships across HR, Finance and the wider business to ensure alignment of systems, data and reporting requirements.
• Provide operational HR expertise and guidance to managers and key stakeholders.
• Support wider transformation programmes and strategic people initiatives.

This role is based in the Warrington area with a generous hybrid working relationship.

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for a strong HR operations professional with a clear specialism in HR systems, data and analytics, combined with a genuine interest in building efficient, well-run HR processes.

You will bring

• Proven experience owning and optimising HR systems (HRIS), acting as a true system owner rather than just a user
• Strong capability in people data, reporting and analytics, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to translate data into meaningful insight
• Experience ensuring data accuracy, governance and GDPR compliance, with a detail-oriented and methodical approach
• Confidence working with outsourced payroll providers, with an understanding of payroll processes, controls and stakeholder management
• A track record of improving systems, processes and ways of working within HR operations

Alongside your systems and data expertise, you will also have a clear appreciation for high-quality HR operations and service delivery.

This could come from direct ownership or a strong interest in shaping how HR processes are designed and delivered.

You are likely to

• Take pride in creating structured, efficient and scalable HR processes
• Have experience across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, contracts, offboarding, policy management)
• Enjoy bringing consistency, clarity and continuous improvement to HR operations
• Be motivated by building a “best in class” operational backbone that enables a broader people strategy

You will be comfortable operating in an evolving environment where not everything is fully defined, bringing a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.

Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, with the ability to build credibility across HR, Finance and the wider business.

Experience within a multi-site or operational environment would be advantageous, as would familiarity with HR systems implementation or transformation projects.

What's on Offer

This role pays up to £70,000 to 75,000 per annum (dependant on experience), inclusive of a performance related bonus and a suite of benefits.

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