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People Operations & Process Optimisation Manager

Reconomy

Job Location:

Telford - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 50000 - 60000

Posted: 17 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 17 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reconomy is an international circular economy specialist that combines technology skills and incredible people to enable businesses to better manage their resources helping reduce waste optimise their supply chains and contribute in a meaningful way toward the circular economy

We are bending the edges of linear business models across the world integrating circular economy strategies and processes into everyday operations. We have the tools talent and technology that enable customers to harness the full and inherent value of their resources with integrated global operations in over 80 countries across the world.

Our full range of capabilities are organised into 3 loops: Recycle Comply and Re-use each providing opportunities for circularity within the wider resource cycle.

Recycle loop is utilising the latest technology and data to enable customers to make the best possible use of their materials.
Comply loop is enabling customers to solve increasingly complex environmental regulatory challenges using data expert knowledge and thought leadership to drive business accountability across the globe.
Re-use loop is providing intelligent technology platforms and agile delivery models for pre-retail logistics and product returns fulfilment and processing on behalf of many of Europes largest retailers.

About the role

Were looking for a People Operations & Process Optimisation Manager to play a pivotal role in transforming how our People function operates making it smarter simpler and ready for the future of work.

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of HR technology and data where youll design scalable global processes unlock automation opportunities and help prepare the organisation for AI-driven ways of working.

If youre passionate about making things work better faster and more intelligently this is your opportunity to drive real change at scale.

This is a full-time 12-month fixed-term role offering a salary ofdepending on experience. The role is hybrid based out of our Telford office with an expectation of at least one day per week on-site.

Youll join us at a pivotal moment with the chance to get involved in high-profile business-critical transformation projects that will reshape how our People team and the wider organisation operates from a process automation and AI-readiness perspective.

Alongside delivering impactful change youll benefit from coaching development and exposure to senior stakeholders making this an excellent opportunity to accelerate your experience in transformation automation and strategic People operations.

Youll play a key role in transforming how our People services are designed and delivered focusing on efficiency scalability and future readiness:

Design and implement scalable globally consistent People processes
Simplify and standardise processes to improve efficiency risk control and user experience
Identify and deliver automation opportunities ensuring processes are automation-first
Partner with People Systems to align process design with technology and data standards
Support the rollout of services into GPFS ensuring clarity readiness and smooth transition
Build strong partnerships across People Systems Finance and business stakeholders
Lead change and adoption ensuring processes are understood embedded and effective
Use data and insight to track performance identify improvements and demonstrate ROI

What we need from you

Proven experience in process design optimisation or transformation (ideally within HR or shared services)
Strong understanding of how systems processes and data connect
Experience working in global or complex organisational environments
Track record of delivering change from concept through to BAU
Experience defining success metrics and ROI
Confident influencing stakeholders without formal authority
Advanced Excel skills (analysis modelling tracking benefits)

What we offer

This role offers you the chance to work in a friendly diverse and international environment alongside colleagues who share your passion for innovation agile working and continuous growth.

Youll benefit from ongoing training and development ensuring you stay connected to the latest technologies while having the opportunity to apply your learning in a real high-impact setting.

Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package youll also have the opportunity to: