Global HR & People Ops Lead (EMEA)

Mistral; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Meal and transportation allowances

Job summary

Mistral in London is seeking an experienced HR People Ops professional to lead day-to-day operations across France, the UK, and the US. You will own onboarding, contracts, compliance, payroll, and benefits, partnering with managers and external partners to ensure a smooth employee experience.

Located in London, you will drive policy updates, maintain HR records, and support immigration processes while upholding local employment laws.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including international populations.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR policy, with expertise in French, UK, and US regulations.
• Direct experience with payroll administration and benefits management across different regions.
• Ability to resolve employee relations matters, guide teams, and provide accurate HR support.
• Skilled at streamlining HR processes to improve efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll technology platforms.
• Excellent communication, analytic, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding for new joiners, coordinating HR systems, IT setup, and office arrangements.
• Formalize and manage all employee contractual documentation and processes throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Maintain and update HR records, policies, and employee handbooks as regulations and company practices evolve.
• Process payroll and collaborate with providers to ensure timely and accurate payments in France, the UK, and the US.
• Handle immigration requests, work permits, and related documentation.
• Manage day-to-day HR inquiries, employee benefits administration, and time off policies.
• Ensure adherence to local employment laws, conduct compliance audits, and mitigate organizational risk.
• Lead process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Finance and Talent Acquisition.

Skills

International HR

Payroll administration

Benefits management

HRIS

Employee relations

Policy development

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Mistral in London is seeking an experienced HR People Ops professional to lead day-to-day operations across France, the UK, and the US. You will own onboarding, contracts, compliance, payroll, and benefits, partnering with managers and external partners to ensure a smooth employee experience.

Located in London, you will drive policy updates, maintain HR records, and support immigration processes while upholding local employment laws.