Job ID:41667
Location:Birmingham : 1 Trinity Park : Bi
Position Category:Human Resources
Position Type:Employee Regular

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Global People Operations Manager to lead our service delivery team and optimize processes, ensuring that People Operations are efficient, effective, and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives. This role demands a deep understanding of People/HR operations, compliance requirements, and strong leadership abilities to drive success across the organization.

We are the world’s leading global assurance provider, helping our clients navigate a new era of risk by solving their business challenges so they can focus on growth. We work together to create a fairer, safer, more sustainable world. Every colleague in LRQA has a part to play in having an impact, we are all determined to make a difference so that we shape a better future.

LRQA has strong ambitious plans for growth both through M&A activity and organically and we believe that now is the right time to focus on our broader client needs through the One LRQA vision to accelerate our longer-term growth and continued business success.

Location : Birmingham ( hybrid )

How will you make an impact?

Develop and implement a global people operations strategy that optimizes processes and systems, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while supporting our digital first approach.
Lead the global People Operations team, providing direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure a high-performing and engaged team.
Partner with People Partners and other stakeholders to develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs that support the organization's strategic objectives.
Integrate the people process and colleagues from acquired organisations into our People Operating Model.
Monitor and report on people operations metrics, including efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
Develop and manage the people operations budget, ensuring effective cost management and efficient use of resources.

What will you bring

Proven delivery record in a similar role, with a track record of success in managing HR/ people operations, ideally in a global organization
Strong knowledge of people operations best practices, compliance requirements, and effective leadership strategies.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a focus on attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience in managing relationships with external vendors and service providers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
Has a growth mindset with the ability to successfully navigate complexity and understand what it takes to be successful in different contexts. Culturally sensitive, high integrity and values diversity.
Self-motivated, passionate and an optimist who is a resilient and calm.

Why join us

As the world's leading global assurance provider, we’re a force for good with sustainability at our core.

We operate in over 150 countries, are recognised by over 30 accreditation bodies worldwide, and defined by our world-class expertise in assessment, advisory, inspection and cyber security services.

We’re here to shape a better future together, helping our clients improve their cybersecurity maturity, source responsibly, achieve product integrity, navigate the energy transition and assure their assets and management systems.

And while we’re proud of our history of delivering game-changing markets first, we’re quick to adapt to new ideas and to the people that bring them. People who are ambitious and forward-thinking and share our passion about doing better; for our clients, the world, and each other.

We are LRQA

Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA:

We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business, our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business.

Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!

LRQA is a leading global assurance provider. The integrity and expertise we bring to our partnership with clients support their journey to a safer, more secure and more sustainable future. (Group entities).

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