HR Process Improvement Manager - mth Contract in Sheffield - Elevation Recruitment Group

HR Process Improvement Manager

Contract Type: 24 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Sheffield  - Hybrid (other locations considered Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh)
Salary: £54,000 - £66,000

Elevation HR are currently working with a global leading global professional services firm in the recruitment of an Interim HR Process Improvement Manager. This is an excellent opportunity and time to join its dynamic and forward-thinking HR function.

This is a pivotal role sitting at the intersection of business strategy and operational excellence. You will be responsible for optimising end-to-end performance management processes, ensuring the organisation meets, and exceeds its strategic goals through data-driven insights, streamlined workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with HR, operations, and leadership teams, you’ll drive efficiency, champion innovation, and embed a culture of performance excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously refine performance management processes and frameworks
• Partner with HR Reporting to create and monitor performance metrics and reports
• Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards to track team and organisational effectiveness
• Serve as the primary liaison for process-related initiatives between operational teams, leadership, and external partners
• Champion a continuous improvement culture, fostering innovation and adaptability
• Support the implementation of Workday Performance, enhancing automation and analytics capabilities
• Collaborate with the Workday programme team to ensure updates are coordinated effectively
• Promote the use of digital platforms and data-driven decision-making across HR and the wider organisation

About You

Elevation HR are keen to speak with individuals that are experienced in all aspects of HR process improvement, are professional with a passion for driving excellence in complex environments. In this role you will have the opportunity to bring a mix of strategic insight and operational know-how, enabling you to influence stakeholders and deliver measurable results.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Proven experience in HR operations management, performance improvement, or HR process optimisation, with relevant sector experience, legal preferred or professional services
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional process transformation projects
• Strong analytical capability, with expertise in process mapping, data analysis, and performance measurement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Understanding of governance, compliance, and quality assurance in an HR operational context
• Familiarity with process automation, workflow tools, and digital transformation technologies incl. Oracle, Cloud or Workday

If this role is of interest, please apply today with a CV demonstrating your key areas of expertise and how they align with this opportunity.