HR Operations Manager (Pay & Reward Focus) – Grade 7 📍 Location: Taunton (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite) 🏢 Organisation: Somerset 📅 Contract: 12 Months (Interim) ⏱️ Hours: 37 per week 💰 Rate: * £28.56 per hour (PAYE) * £39.60 per hour (Umbrella) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Interim HR Operations Manager to lead and strengthen HR operational delivery, with a particular focus on Pay & Reward during a period of transformation. This role will ensure high-quality day-to-day service while driving improvements across processes, systems, and governance, and supporting the delivery of a wider Total Pay & Reward Programme. Key Responsibilities * Provide senior oversight across HR Operations and support service delivery and prioritisation * Lead improvements to streamline processes and enhance consistency and efficiency * Manage and develop the Pay & Reward team and oversee job evaluation activity * Maintain reward frameworks, benefits, and recognition approaches * Ensure effective establishment control, governance, and reporting * Provide expert advice on reward, organisational change, and complex HR matters * Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, HR colleagues, and Trade Unions * Support transformation and moder...