Head of HR Operations

Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA; London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tech company is seeking a Head of HR Operations to drive transformation and enhance employee experience. This pivotal role focuses on creating scalable HR systems, leading a global team, and championing equity and inclusion. Offering a salary of £110k – £120k with hybrid work flexibility, this position is perfect for a strategic HR leader passionate about workplace innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR operations leadership, especially in a global environment.
• Experience leading dispersed teams with a focus on process improvement.
• Strategic mindset towards tech adoption in HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of an HR operations strategy.
• Oversee performance management frameworks, compensation and benefits programs.
• Champion learning and development initiatives to empower employees.

Skills

HR operations leadership

Process improvement

Tech adoption

Data-driven decision-making

Building equitable workplaces

Job description

My client is a fast-paced, high-growth global tech company seeking a visionary Head of HR Operations to drive transformation, elevate employee experience, and build scalable, future-ready HR systems.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic environment where innovation, agility, and impact are at the heart of everything they do. If you’re passionate about strategic HR leadership, process excellence, and empowering people through technology-this is the role for you.

About the role..

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development and delivery of a HR operations strategy that aligns with their business goals, guiding, developing and coaching a HR operations team to deliver exceptional service across the organisation. You’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation through automation and digital solutions, streamlining processes to ensure efficiency and scalability. Your leadership will foster a culture of engagement and inclusion, while ensuring compliance with global labour laws and managing HR-related risks with confidence.

You’ll oversee performance management frameworks, compensation and benefits programs, and talent strategies that attract and retain top-tier talent. With a strong focus on data and metrics, you’ll provide insights that inform decision-making and support continuous improvement. You’ll also champion learning and development initiatives that empower employees to grow and thrive.

About you..

This role is suited to a HR operations specialist that is used to scaling and building out an excellent HR Operations service, has proven experience leading globally dispersed teams and whilst delivering process improvement and HR initiatives aligned to a fast paced and growing environment.

Key experience required:

• Proven experience in HR operations leadership, ideally in a global or scale-up environment
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to process improvement and tech adoption
• Expertise in HR systems and data-driven decision-making
• Experience in Private Equity-backed or high-growth companies is highly desirable
• A passion for building equitable, high-performing workplaces

My client is on an exciting growth journey providing products and services across the world. This role would give you the opportunity to work in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and impact, with the flexibility and autonomy to shape the future of HR operations.

Salary: £110k – £120k + bonus and benefits

Location: London, hybrid working x2 days in office

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.