Global People Operations Lead – Payroll & Automation

Cleo; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Work-life balance flexibility

Equity options

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Online mental health support

Regular social activities

Job summary

A leading financial technology startup is seeking a People Operations Lead to enhance employee experience and ensure smooth operations across global teams. You will manage payroll, streamline processes, and implement system improvements to support a scalable workforce. A successful candidate will have experience in People Operations, hands-on payroll experience across multiple regions, and skills in HRIS platforms. Join one of the fastest-growing tech startups with a competitive compensation package and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience in People Operations.
• Experience with payroll across multiple regions.
• Familiarity with EOR providers and multi-country setups.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll data preparation for global teams.
• Implement automation to improve processes.
• Support People Ops workflows and ensure data accuracy.
• Contribute to operational and strategic projects.

Skills

Experience in People Operations

Hands-on payroll experience

HRIS platforms familiarity

Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills

Detail-oriented and reliable

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Collaboration and adaptability

Tools

Hibob

Rev People

Job description

A leading financial technology startup is seeking a People Operations Lead to enhance employee experience and ensure smooth operations across global teams. You will manage payroll, streamline processes, and implement system improvements to support a scalable workforce. A successful candidate will have experience in People Operations, hands-on payroll experience across multiple regions, and skills in HRIS platforms. Join one of the fastest-growing tech startups with a competitive compensation package and a commitment to work-life balance.