We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together. We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and we're looking for a brilliant People Operations Manager to help shape how our People function scales for the future. The Role Reporting to the VP People & Comms, you'll play a critical role in creating the infrastructure, systems and processes that enable our people and business to thrive. You'll have the opportunity to build, improve and innovate across every aspect of People Operations, creating a function that is efficient, modern, data-driven and genuinely people-focused. This is a role for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with operational excellence. You'll love improving processes, using data to drive decisions, leveraging automation, and creating scalable solutions that make life easier for our people, managers and leadership teams. What will I be delivering? 1. Building for scale • As we continue to grow, you'll develop and strengthen the operational framework that supports our people strategy. You'll bring structure, consistency and simplicity to processes while ensuring we remain agile as the business evolves. 2. Owning our people systems and data • You'll lead the ongoing development of our people systems, including HiBob and Culture15, ensuring our data is accurate, insightful and supports great decision-making. • You'll champion data integrity, reporting and process improvements across the employee lifecycle. 3. Leading key people processes You'll oversee the successful delivery of critical annual and cyclical processes across the group including: 1. Performance and development reviews 2. Salary and bonus review 3. Share awards 4. Benefit renewal and enhancement activities across the group 5. Employee BPSS checks 4. Creating a brilliant employee experience • You'll be passionate about creating moments that matter, helping to build an employee experience that is engaging, inclusive and reflective of who we are as a business. • You'll champion a people-first approach, combining data, feedback and insight to help us create an exceptional place to work. 5. Employee relations and policy governance • You'll provide expert support and guidance on employee relations matters while ensuring our policies, procedures and practices remain compliant, aligned and people-focused. 6. People Team Management • Lead and develop the Talent Partner, creating a high-performing and collaborative team that operates across the group. • Provide strategic oversight and guidance on Talent Acquisition, ensuring hiring plans align to business priorities, future capability requirements and workforce plans. What are we looking for? We're looking for an experienced People Operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll bring: • Significant experience leading People Operations or People Services functions • Excellent knowledge of employment law, GDPR and HR compliance • Experience managing reward, benefits and annual people cycles • Strong employee relations experience • A passion for process improvement and operational excellence • A data-driven mindset and strong analytical skills • Experience supporting international workforces • The ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels Benefits for working at Concurrent * 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme. • Annual profit share bonus. • Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes. • Death in service benefit & income protection. • Employee assistance programme and virtual GP. • Employee referral scheme. • Enhanced parental leave. • Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution. • One paid volunteering day per year. • Private Health Insurance through Bupa. • YuLife wellbeing app. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process. Security Clearance Please be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria. For more information and guidance about security requirements please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels GDPR By applying for this position, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with Concurrent's Data Protection Policy. We will use your information solely for recruitment purposes and will not share it with third parties without your consent. 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