HR & People Operations Manager

Get in Touch About Services For Business Owners For TICC Employees Careers Get in Touch ← All roles Venmark HR & People Operations Manager Hybrid (UK) •Part-time (2–3 days/week) About Venmark Safety-critical industries are under mounting pressure. The work that keeps buildings, workplaces, infrastructure, and the public safe relies on paperwork, fragmented systems, and manual reporting. The result is a growing backlog of inspections and certifications, and in this industry, delay has real human consequences. Venmark is clearing that backlog. We are building an AI-native testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) platform, grown by acquiring high-growth industry champions. We embed directly within their teams, building automation and AI into frontline workflows to deliver efficiency gains in real-time. Real users and real problems from day one. You would be People hire #1, managing the most critical piece of the value delivery in this industry, talent. About the role At a glance: Part-time to start (2–3 days/week), with plans to grow to full-time within around 6 months. Hybrid, with occasional travel to offices within the UK. Venmark is looking for an experienced HR & People Operations Manager to support the organisation in building a scalable people function for Venmark's portfolio workforce, spanning white- and blue-collar roles. Role and responsibilities Lead the people function for Venmark and its early portfolio companies Own the full employee lifecycle, including portfolio hiring, contracting, background checks, onboarding, offboarding, policies, and day-to-day people operations Support in the full sub-contractor lifecycle, including contracting, background checks, onboarding, offboarding, policies, and day-to-day operations Support in further developing performance review processes aligned with company outcomes and in conducting performance reviews Act as the senior point of contact for sensitive employee relations matters Lead further development of the people function, including frameworks, systems, processes, and policies Lead management of the HR system and migration from other platforms, as needed Own employment law and compliance and navigate labour regulations Support with any other routine operational HR work About you The role suits someone who has worked and is keen to work in a fast-paced high-growth environment and is comfortable taking ownership and responsibility. 7+ years of experience in managing people functions in fast-paced environments, ideally including having worked through acquisitions and integrations and managing multi-entity organisations Strong experience in hiring processes and candidate evaluation Strong experience developing employee review schemes and conducting performance review conversations Ability to manage employee relations matters with confidence and discretion Ability to efficiently manage high volumes of administrative HR tasks Strong commercial judgement of how people decisions impact the business Strong professional knowledge of UK employment law and practical HR compliance Strong experience in using sophisticated HR software systems, including setup, process automation, and system migration Openness and motivation to work in a forward-thinking company, regularly using software tools and AI to enhance processes and output delivery Willingness for short distance travel within the United Kingdom on occasion A genuine ownership mentality and the drive to do what it takes to deliver, prioritising outcomes over rigidly defined hours Apply for this role Full nameEmailLinkedIn profile (optional)Upload CV (PDF, DOC or DOCX, max 10 MB)Why do you want to join Venmark? (up to 250 words)0/250 wordsWe are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please tick here to confirm that you have the right to work in the United Kingdom.I consent to Venmark storing my name, CV, and application details for recruitment purposes, and contacting me about this and similar...