People Operations Lead (Fixed Term)

About the roleWe’re looking for a practical, confident People Operations Lead to provide trusted HR advice and lead a small team. This is a hands-on role for someone comfortable taking complex employee relations matters from initial advice through to resolution, with minimal day-to-day guidance, while building leaders’ capability to manage their teams well.You’ll balance sound judgement, care for people and commercial realities. Alongside leading the team’s day-to-day work, you’ll contribute across the broader People Operations remit, including remuneration, work health and safety, people systems, reporting and organisational projects.This is a 10-month fixed-term contract.You will:Independently manage complex employee relations cases end-to-end, including disciplinary matters, performance management, grievances and workplace investigations. Identify risk, maintain appropriate documentation and bring in specialist support where the matter requires it.Coach and advise leaders on fair, consistent and legally sound employment practices, giving clear recommendations and helping them take ownership of people matters.Lead and support a small People Operations team, setting clear priorities, sharing knowledge and maintaining a responsive, high-quality service.Build trusted relationships across the business and provide pragmatic advice that balances employee experience, compliance and operational needs.Improve our work health and safety practices by strengthening policies, developing guidance and training, and working with the right stakeholders to close capability or compliance gaps.Coordinate remuneration benchmarking and performance review processes, supporting fair, consistent and market-informed decisions.Lead and deliver People projects, including WGEA reporting, policy development and process or system optimisation.Support the effective use and integration of people systems, with a focus on reliable data and smooth end-to-end processes.Take ownership of People Operations work from problem definition through to delivery, keeping stakeholders informed and following through on outcomes.