People Operations Manager
Fauna & Flora
Salary band: £39,640 – £41,725 FTE per annum
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday)
Hybrid working: Minimum 3 days/week in Cambridge office
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave, 8% pension contribution, and life insurance
Are you an experienced HR operations professional looking to make a global impact in a purpose-driven organisation?
Charity People are proud to be partnering with Fauna & Flora, the world’s oldest international wildlife conservation organisation, to recruit a People Operations Manager. Fauna & Flora works to protect the diversity of life on Earth, partnering with local conservation organisations across the globe to save nature together. Their approach is practical, sustainable, and rooted in collaboration.
With over 600 staff across 20 jurisdictions, including 200 UK-based employees, Fauna & Flora is at the forefront of global conservation. Their Cambridge-based People Team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to delivering high-quality HR services across the organisation.
About the Role
Reporting to the People Director, the People Operations Manager will lead the development and delivery of people processes, systems, and administration. You’ll manage the global HRIS (HiBob), oversee UK and international payroll, support UK pension and benefits, and ensure compliance with employment and immigration law.
You’ll also manage the organisation’s UK business sponsorship licence, contribute to strategic HR projects, and provide high-quality reporting and insights to internal stakeholders. While your primary focus will be UK operations, you’ll also collaborate with country offices globally to improve efficiency and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Oversee payroll processing and benefits administration
2. Manage HRIS and implement new systems/modules
3. Ensure compliance with UK employment and immigration law
4. Lead on business sponsorship duties (SMS Level 1 User)
5. Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction
6. Line manage the People Administrator
7. Maintain HR policies, risk register, and reporting
8. Contribute to global HR projects and continuous improvement
About You
We’re looking for someone with substantial experience in HR operations, systems, and compliance. You’ll be confident managing payroll, benefits, and HRIS platforms, and have a strong understanding of UK employment law. You’ll be methodical, detail-oriented, and able to build effective relationships across teams and geographies.
9. Proven experience in people operations and HRIS management
10. Strong knowledge of payroll, pensions, and employment law
11. Excellent communication, data analysis, and organisational skills
12. Experience managing or mentoring staff
13. Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and Fauna & Flora’s mission
14. Experience in international or charity settings (desirable)