At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead People Operations and enhance employee experience across the UK and globally.
- Company: Join a diverse and inclusive company that values every individual.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor team members and drive process improvements.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced, global environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in HR operations with strong attention to detail and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
The Manager, People Operations will lead the execution of People Operations for the UK while also supporting global People Operations initiatives across RWS Global. This role is responsible for ensuring core HR processes run efficiently, consistently, and in compliance across multiple regions. You will partner closely with regional stakeholders and internal teams to deliver a structured, scalable, and high-quality employee experience across the organization. This is a hands-on role suited for an burgeoning operator who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, globally connected environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee People Operations processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, leave management, and offboarding.
- Ensure employee documentation, contracts, and records are accurate, compliant, and aligned across regions.
- Act as a point of escalation for operational HR matters, resolving issues with sound judgment.
- Identify and implement process improvements to simplify workflows and increase global consistency.
- Own HR systems administration (HiBob), ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and workflow standardization.
- Maintain global reporting on headcount, employee movements, and compliance tracking.
- Ensure adherence to local employment requirements while supporting consistent global standards.
- Support audits, right-to-work and equivalent compliance processes, and documentation practices across regions.
- Partner across People, Finance, and business teams to ensure alignment on People Operations processes.
- Manage and develop a People Operations team member, setting expectations for performance and service delivery.
Qualifications & Skills
- 3-5 years in People Operations or HR Operations.
- Strong understanding of employee lifecycle management and multi-country HR operations.
- Strong HR systems experience (HiBob preferred), including data management and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes and scale operations across regions.
- Experience managing or mentoring team members.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work across global teams.
Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented, solutions-focused operator who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment. You bring structure and consistency to complex processes and improve how work gets done.
Company Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Company Pension
- 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Computer (Mac/Windows)
- Company Phone Program
- Flexible working (office/remote)
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
- Childcare Support Policy
- Employer Sponsored Vision Programme
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT: DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE. Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements. So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked.
Note
Please Note: While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.
Senior Manager, People Operations employer: RWS Entertainment Group
RWS Global is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive salary, generous benefits including 25 days of paid holiday, and flexible working arrangements. Located in the vibrant city of Milton Keynes, our inclusive work culture fosters diversity and collaboration, ensuring that every team member's unique contributions are valued and recognised. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where you can thrive in a fast-paced environment while making a meaningful impact on global People Operations.
