Global HR Operations Leader, AI-Driven & Compliance

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation time (remote options

Remote work options

Employee Assistance Program

Employee resource groups

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Senior Manager, HR Operations will lead international HR operations across Europe, Asia and LATAM, translating global policy into scalable programs and service delivery standards while advising senior leaders on governance and risk.

Time spent collaborating with teammates in-office will be a regular part of how you work. We are considering applicants within commuting distance of London or Barcelona, with a hybrid in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR operations experience, including at least five years leading global teams.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, payroll, benefits and compliance across multiple countries (EU focus).
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to optimize operations and workflows.
• Ability to design scalable, automated processes across complex regulatory landscapes.
• Strong partnerships with Legal, Finance and IT; experience negotiating with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Define roadmap for international HR operations in line with global policy.
• Oversee governance and compliance across employment contracts, lifecycle, mobility, benefits, payroll and health & safety.
• Drive process improvements and automation; manage vendor relationships and major initiatives like M&A integrations.
• Directly manage the HR Operations Manager and coach regional teams; monitor SLAs and operational metrics.

Skills

People management

International compliance

AI fluency

Process automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-SCP or GPHR certification

Tools

HRIS / payroll systems

Job description

The Senior Manager, HR Operations will lead international HR operations across Europe, Asia and LATAM, translating global policy into scalable programs and service delivery standards while advising senior leaders on governance and risk.

Time spent collaborating with teammates in-office will be a regular part of how you work. We are considering applicants within commuting distance of London or Barcelona, with a hybrid in-office schedule.