Company Overview
Reconomy is an international circular economy specialist that combines technology, skills, and incredible people to enable businesses to better manage their resources, helping reduce waste, optimise their supply chains, and contribute meaningfully to the circular economy.
Our full range of capabilities is organised into three loops: Recycle, Comply, and Re‑use, each providing opportunities for circularity within the wider resource cycle.
* Recycle loop – utilises the latest technology and data to enable customers to make the best possible use of their materials.
* Comply loop – helps customers solve increasingly complex environmental regulatory challenges using data, expert knowledge, and thought leadership to drive business accountability worldwide.
* Re‑use loop – provides intelligent technology platforms and agile delivery models for pre‑retail logistics and product returns, fulfilment, and processing for many of Europe’s largest retailers.
Role Overview
People Process Optimisation & Automation Manager – a high‑impact, fixed‑term (12 months) role that blends HR, technology, and data to design scalable global processes, unlock automation opportunities, and prepare the organisation for AI‑driven ways of working. The role is based in Telford, hybrid, with a minimum of one day per week onsite.
Responsibilities
* Design and implement scalable, globally consistent People processes.
* Simplify and standardise processes to improve efficiency, risk control, and user experience.
* Identify and deliver automation opportunities, ensuring processes are automation‑first.
* Partner with People Systems to align process design with technology and data standards.
* Support the rollout of services into GPFS, ensuring clarity, readiness, and smooth transition.
* Build strong partnerships across People, Systems, Finance, and business stakeholders.
* Lead change and adoption, ensuring processes are understood, embedded, and effective.
* Use data and insight to track performance, identify improvements, and demonstrate ROI.
Requirements
* Proven experience in process design, optimisation, or transformation, preferably within HR or shared services.
* Strong understanding of how systems, processes, and data connect.
* Experience working in global or complex organisational environments.
* Track record of delivering change from concept through to BAU.
* Experience defining success metrics and ROI.
* Confident influencing stakeholders without formal authority.
* Advanced Excel skills (analysis, modelling, tracking benefits).
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary (£50,000 – £60,000 per year) and benefits package, alongside opportunities to:
* Be part of meaningful, large‑scale transformation.
* Work at the forefront of HR automation and AI readiness.
* Gain exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making.
* Accelerate your development in a high‑impact, future‑focused role.
Additional Information
Application deadline: 29 May 2026. Reporting to: Tig Lockton. Employment type: Fixed Term – Full Time. Location: Telford.
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