Head Of HR Global Operations

Dataiku; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global AI platform company is seeking a Director of HR Global Operations. This pivotal role focuses on designing scalable HR programs and enhancing employee experience throughout their lifecycle. Candidates should have 15 years of experience in People Operations, a bachelor's degree in HR or related field, and a strong background in global HR program development and implementation. This position offers the opportunity to shape team culture and support growth through international expansion and M&A activities.

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive experience in People Operations with a proven record.
• Expertise in building and scaling Global HR programs from design to rollout.
• Strong data orientation with an ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Drive key talent priorities including onboarding and offboarding.
• Shape the team culture during the phase of growth.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver integrated employee-first solutions.

Skills

Succession Planning

Growing Experience

Expense Management

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field

Tools

Global HRIS

Job description

Dataiku is The Universal AI Platform giving organizations control over their AI talent processes and technologies to unleash the creation of analytics models and agents. Providing no low- and full-code capabilities Dataiku meets teams where they are today allowing them to begin building with AI using their existing skills and knowledge.

The Role

As a fast-growing global and dynamic organization - Dataiku knows our people are at the heart of our impact with customers and partners every day. We are seeking a Director HR Global Operations to design and scale programs processes systems and policies across the full employee lifecycle anchored in our mission values and culture and with a strong emphasis on the employee experience.

This role will drive key talent priorities including onboarding and offboarding total rewards HR systems and analytics risk management and compliance and supporting growth through international expansion and M&A activity.

As a senior leader within People Operations you will shape the teams culture and capabilities during this exciting phase of growth. You’ll mentor coach and empower your team as well as leaders across the organization to reach their highest potential. This role reports directly to our VP People Foundation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Employee Experience & Lifecycle

• Transform people operations by building scalable systems and processes in partnership with benefits compensation compliance HRIS talent and business partners.
• Streamline and automate workflows to enhance employee experience and support growth.
• Utilize AI and Agentic AI solutions to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Ensure accurate timely payroll benefits and compliance delivery.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver integrated employee-first solutions.
• Lead and continuously improve the HR Service Delivery model.

People Systems Mechanisms & Insights

• Drive a data-driven approach through optimized HR systems and processes.
• Use data dashboards and reporting to provide actionable insights and measure outcomes.
• Prioritize work based on level of impact effort and business priority.

Compliance & Risk

• Oversee all policies training audits and reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and reduce organizational risk.
• Deep understanding and experience with geographic and country-specific requirements.

People Leadership

• Lead a global team of People Operations Managers and Specialists.
• Develop a program to build functional and enduring skills within the team.

What You’ll Need

• 15 years of progressive experience in People Operations with a proven record of delivering transformational impact across global teams and functions.
• Bachelors degree in HR Business or related field.
• Expertise in building and scaling Global HR programs (payroll benefits analytics etc.) from design through successful rollout in high-growth organizations.
• Hands-on experience with Global HRIS implementation and administration including vendor selection process optimization and workflow design.
• Strong data orientationskilled in translating people data into actionable insights that drive employee engagement development and organizational success.
• Deep knowledge of HR best practices with the ability to ensure compliance while enabling flexibility and growth.
• Global perspective with a track record of successfully expanding HR operations into new regions and adapting approaches to diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes.
• Collaborative leader adept at building partnerships across recruiting payroll IT finance and other teams.
• Clear and compelling communicator both in writing and presenting to leadership.
• Strategic yet hands-on comfortable shifting between long-term vision and day-to-day operational needs in a dynamic environment.
• Thrives in ambiguity using sound judgment to resolve complex challenges.
• Passionate about people success with a strong service mindset and commitment to growth and development.
• Experience in the tech industry is strongly preferred.

What are you waiting for!

At Dataiku you’ll be part of a journey to shape the ever-evolving world of AI. We’re not just building a product; we’re crafting the future of AI. If you’re ready to make a significant impact in a company that values innovation collaboration and your personal growth we can’t wait to welcome you to Dataiku! And if you’d like to learn even more about working here you can visit our Dataiku LinkedIn page.

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Key Skills

Succession Planning, Growing Experience, Expense Management, Management Experience, Rackspace, Laboratory Management, Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Relationship Management, Leadership Experience, negotiation, Taxonomy

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1