People Operations Lead

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment is partnering with a global hedge fund to find a People Operations Lead. The ideal candidate will oversee HR operations across the EMEA region, ensuring compliance and enhancing employee experience.

Candidates should have at least 8 years of HR Operations experience, a strong understanding of HR practices, and proficiency in Workday. This role involves leading onboarding processes, managing international mobility, and improving operational efficiency.

If interested, please contact Maisie Barker at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ experience in HR Operations or People Operations.
• Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle and HR practices.
• Proactive approach with a hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead People Operations across EMEA with oversight on onboarding and offboarding.
• Drive international mobility and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Act as escalation point for complex employee matters.

Skills

Experience in HR Operations

Knowledge of HR systems (Workday preferred)

Excellent organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Relationship building skills

Job description

We are partnering with a leading global hedge fund to hire a People Operations Lead. As the firm continues its expansion across Europe, they are seeking an experienced professional to take ownership of the delivery and ongoing enhancement of core HR operations across the EMEA region.

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, demanding and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of People Operations across EMEA, overseeing onboarding, employee lifecycle changes, payroll inputs, mobility and off boarding.
• Drive international mobility and relocation processes, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner closely with wider HR and centre of excellence teams to deliver seamless support.
• Act as the escalation point for complex employee matters, ensuring a high-quality employee experience and operational excellence.
• Lead HR operational projects, process improvements and vendor management initiatives to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Experience:

• At least 8 years’ experience in HR Operations, People Operations or HR Service Delivery, within Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle and HR operational best practices in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Experience supporting EMEA, with exposure to international mobility and multi-jurisdiction HR processes.
• Strong HR systems experience, with Workday knowledge preferred.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent organisational, problem-solving and relationship building skills.
• Knowledge of SMCR, remuneration regulations and broader regulatory requirements is highly desirable.

How to apply

If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply for the position or contact Maisie Barker at [e-mail] (Job code - MEB/78370).

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