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Senior Manager, Regional HR Operations, UK & Ireland
ICON Plc —Reading
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Human resources
- Employee assistance programme
23h
Senior HR Advisor
Proactis —Reading
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- English
- Administrative experience
- Work from home
- Referral programme
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Payroll Analyst EMEA - Fixed Term Contract, end of June 2027
Dynatrace —Maidenhead
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
Sr Manager, HR Shared Services
Blue Yonder —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Project management
14d
HR Business Partner
River Learning Trust —Oxford
- £46,142 - £49,283 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
- School
Group Financial Controller (Qualified)
DHA Architecture Limited —Binfield
- £33,000 - £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
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13d
Pensions Administrator
XPS Pensions Group —Reading
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Pensions Manager
XPS Pensions Group —Reading
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
12d
Senior Care Coordinator
Sonderwell —Winnersh
- £33,000 - £38,000 a year
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Office
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Bookkeeper / Management Accountant (Finance Manager)
Cineco Ltd —Sunbury
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Tax experience
- Free parking
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Payroll Specialist
TEK Systems —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Windows
- Time management
HR Assistant
Build-A-Bear Workshop —Slough
- £31,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Travel
- Human resources
- Work from home
Senior Vehicle Security Engineer
Thatcham Research —Thatcham
- £61,200 - £62,100 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
Business Administration Manager
Signature Senior Lifestyle —Ascot
- £34,650 - £42,350 a year
- Remote
- Maintenance
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
HR Manager
Proforest —Oxford
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Human resources
- Life insurance
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6d
HR Manager at Nuvonic (Slough)
Nuvonic Limited —Slough
- Human resources
- IT
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Payroll Administrator
Mint Velvet —High Wycombe
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
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Senior Contract Manager
ADP —Staines-upon-Thames
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
Accounts Manager
European Freight Limited —West Drayton
- £37,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Payroll Manager
HydraB —Oxford
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Human resources
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Senior Manager, Regional HR Operations, UK & Ireland

ICON Plc -
Reading

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Job details

Full-time
23 hours ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Clinical research
Bachelor's degree
Continuous improvement
Human resources
Business
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Senior Manager, Regional HR Operations. Reading office. Hybrid based

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart. As a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, we are driven by a mission to advance and improve patients' lives through innovative clinical research and technology-enabled solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Regional HR Operations to lead the delivery of high-quality HR operations across our largest region. Supporting approximately 4,000 employees across Ireland and the UK , you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring an exceptional employee experience, operational excellence, and compliance across a complex and fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR leader who thrives in a large-scale, matrixed organisation and has a strong track record of leading HR teams, driving continuous improvement, and partnering with business leaders to deliver impactful people solutions.

The Role

Reporting to the EMEA Regional HR Operations Director, you will lead a team of HR managers responsible for delivering operational HR support across Ireland and the UK.

You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, ensuring HR processes, policies, and practices are executed effectively while continuously enhancing service delivery and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Managers and HR professionals across Ireland and the UK.
Drive the delivery of HR operations across the employee life cycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, policy implementation, and workforce support.
Partner closely with business leaders to understand organisational priorities and develop effective people solutions.
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies across Ireland and the UK.
Provide guidance and support on complex employee relations matters, investigations, and organisational change initiatives.
Monitor HR metrics, trends, and service performance, using data-driven insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, employee experience, and service quality.
Collaborate with HR Shared Services, Talent Acquisition, Reward, Payroll, and broader HR teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
Support business transformation, organisational design, and workforce planning initiatives as required.
Foster a culture of accountability, high performance, and customer-focused HR service delivery with the broader EMEA HR managers team.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Significant HR Operations or HR Business Partnering experience within a large, complex, multinational organisation.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, ideally including the management of HR Managers.
Strong experience supporting employee populations in Ireland , with a thorough understanding of Irish employment legislation and HR practices.
Experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing decision-making.
Strong employee relations experience, including the management of complex cases and organisational change.
Proven ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience using HR data, metrics, and analytics to inform decision-making and measure performance.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting both UK & Ireland within a regional HR leadership capacity.
Knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR practices.
Experience working within highly regulated, professional services, healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or clinical research environments.
Experience leading HR transformation or process optimisation programmes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
CIPD qualification or equivalent HR certification preferred.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
Retirement and pension plans
Life assurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request .

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