The Role We are looking for a data-driven HR Operations Manager to lead our People services across Ireland and the UK. You will be responsible for the "operational engine" of the HR department-ensuring compliance, streamlining processes through automation, and leading a high-performing team to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Manage and develop the HR Operations team across Ireland and the UK, ensuring resilience and balanced workload management. Compliance & Governance: Act as the lead for multi-jurisdictional compliance (Employment Law, GDPR, EU Directives). Ensure all HR data and payroll flows are audit-ready. Operational Excellence: Champion process standardization and automation. Use data-driven insights to identify inefficiencies and enhance digital HR tools. Lifecycle Management: Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding to offboarding) and rewards administration. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with HR Business Partners to ensure operational support is integrated with strategic business initiatives. Requirements Education: Degree in HR or Business (NFQ Level 8) plus CIPD Level 7 or a Postgraduate HR qualification. Experience: Proven experience in HR Operations leadership, ideally with multi-jurisdictional (IE/UK) exposure. Skills: Strong understanding of employment law and GDPR; experience with HRIS optimization and process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma is a plus). Randstad encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Whilst appointments will be made on merit alone candidates must be able to prove their right to work in the UK or the Republic of Ireland (as relevant). Randstad acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003 Skills: Employment Law GDPR process improvement Lean 6 Benefits: Work From Home