We’re seeking an experienced People Operations Manager to lead HR service delivery across Ireland, the UK and Europe. This is a hands-on leadership role in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment, focused on operational excellence, compliance, and delivering a seamless employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.
You’ll manage a high-performing People Operations team, optimise processes, and use data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Travel to UK (weekly/bi-weekly)
- RACI and HRIS exp a must have
- 3 days onsite in Dublin 24, 2 days wfh
- Car allowance
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead, develop and support a multi-site People Operations team across Ireland and the UK
- Partner with People Business Partners and key stakeholders to align operational delivery with strategic priorities
- Build resilience through cross-training, flexible resourcing and proactive workload management
Governance, Compliance & Data
- Ensure compliance with employment law, GDPR and EU directives across multiple jurisdictions
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready HR and payroll data
- Own HR systems governance, reporting, controls and documentation
Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
- Identify inefficiencies and implement preventative, data-led solutions
- Drive standardisation, simplification and automation of HR processes
- Enhance digital HR tools to deliver scalable, user-friendly services
Employee Lifecycle & Experience
- Support employee relations and provide accessible HR operational support
- Oversee onboarding, offboarding, rewards administration and core lifecycle processes
- Promote a culture of accountability, responsiveness and service excellence
Qualifications Essential
- Degree in HR, Business or related discipline (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent)
- Must have 5+ years senior human resources operations and people management experience
- CIPD Level 7 or postgraduate HR qualification
Desirable
- Process improvement / Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification
- Training in employment law, GDPR/data protection or HR analytics
Please submit your CV to Anne Marie in Lex Consultancy today.