Global People Operations Manager

Talon; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media company is seeking a People Operations Manager in the UK. This role involves overseeing employee lifecycle processes, leading a small team, and ensuring compliance across EMEA, APAC, and MENA regions. Ideal candidates will have operational leadership experience and a CIPD qualification. The position promotes a collaborative environment and encourages innovative, people-centric practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of successfully leading, developing, and inspiring small People teams.
• Experience of People Business Operations across international regions.
• In-depth understanding of HR compliance and operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a small team responsible for best-in-class onboarding.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of all employee lifecycle processes.
• Partner with teams to ensure policies respect regional differences.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Proactive Problem-Solving

Empathetic Support

Data Fluency

Collaborative Partnering

Education

CIPD qualified – level 5 or working towards

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

A leading global media company is seeking a People Operations Manager in the UK. This role involves overseeing employee lifecycle processes, leading a small team, and ensuring compliance across EMEA, APAC, and MENA regions. Ideal candidates will have operational leadership experience and a CIPD qualification. The position promotes a collaborative environment and encourages innovative, people-centric practices.