People Operations Manager

OneSchool Global UK is seeking an experienced and proactive People Operations Manager to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of our People Operations function across our network of campuses throughout the UK with Hybrid Working and 3 to 4 days per week at Regional Support Office, Warwick. We are relocating to Coventry in 2027.This role will involve occasional travel to OneSchool Global campuses across the UK to support operational needs and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Regional Director, People & Culture, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient, compliant, and employee-focused HR services. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys combining operational excellence with process improvement, systems optimisation, people data insights, employee wellbeing, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the People Operations function across OSG UK.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Manage HR systems, including Dayforce, reporting, data governance, and process automation.
• Lead payroll governance and HR administration activities.
• Drive learning and development programmes and compliance training.
• Manage employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives, and recognition programmes.
• Develop service improvements that enhance the employee experience.
• Lead and develop the People Operations team, ensuring high levels of service and operational excellence.

About You

You will bring:

• Significant experience within HR Operations, People Operations, or a Shared Services environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing HR systems, people data, reporting, and process improvement.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to lead change and continuous improvement.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) desirable.

Why you’ll love working with us
At OneSchool Global, we’re committed to helping our educators grow, succeed, and reach their full potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Strong career advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing Professional learning opportunities
• Workplace pension andStaff referral scheme for OSG UK colleagues.
• Collaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.
• High-quality, technology-empowered working environments.

About OSG
OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 23 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Our safeguarding statement

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils in accordance with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including the appropriate criminal records and barred list checks, online searches, references, and verification of identity, right to work, qualifications, and employment history, in line with relevant UK safeguarding legislation and guidance. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders legislation and applicants are required to disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under the applicable filtering rules. Any criminal record information disclosed will be considered fairly and in accordance with relevant legislation.

OneSchool Global UK is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates and fostering a culture where safeguarding is embedded at every level. All staff receive regular safeguarding training, and our policies reflect current UK legislation and statutory guidance.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.