Senior Manager, HR Operations

Hudl; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudl is hiring a Senior Manager, HR Operations to lead our HR Operations function across Europe, Asia and LATAM. You’ll translate global HR strategy into scalable programs, ensuring governance and risk management across multiple regions while partnering with senior leaders.

You’ll shape the roadmap for international HR operations, oversee policy alignment with local needs, and manage end-to-end compliance including contracts, mobility, benefits and safety.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR operations experience, including leading teams in a global environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, payroll, benefits and compliance across multiple countries.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to optimize operations and improve workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy for international HR operations and advise senior leaders.
• Lead governance and compliance across contracts, mobility, benefits, payroll and safety.
• Optimize processes with automation and AI to scale operations and drive efficiency.
• Develop and coach the HR Operations team, setting SLAs and measuring impact.

Skills

HR operations leadership

International compliance

AI in operations

Process automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in HR or Business

SHRM-SCP or GPHR certification

Job description

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We’re hiring a Senior Manager, HR Operations to lead our HR Operations function across Europe, Asia and LATAM. In this role, you’ll translate global HR strategy into scalable programs, policies and service delivery standards while serving as a trusted advisor on complex governance and risk management across multiple international regions.

As a Senior Manager, HR Operations, you’ll:

• Drive strategy and advisory. You’ll shape the roadmap for international HR operations, aligning global policy with local needs while acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the business.
• Lead governance and compliance. You’ll manage end-to-end compliance across employment contracts, the employee lifecycle, global mobility, benefits, payroll and health and safety protocols across multiple countries.
• Optimize processes. You’ll leverage automation and AI to scale operational efficiency, manage vendor relationships and execute key initiatives like policy overhauls or M&A integrations.
• Develop team talent. You’ll directly manage our HR Operations Manager and coach the broader regional team, setting service-level standards and using metrics to showcase operational impact.

Location

Time spent collaborating with your teammates in-office will be a regular part of how you work. We’re currently considering applicants within commuting distance of London or Barcelona. You’ll be expected to work more days in-office than remote, but will have the freedom to coordinate your specific in-office schedule with your team.

Must-Haves

• Experienced manager. You bring 10+ years of HR operations experience, including at least five years managing teams in a global environment.
• International compliance expertise. You have deep working knowledge of employment law, payroll, benefits and compliance across multiple countries, with strong experience in European regions like the U.K., Spain, Italy and the Netherlands.
• AI fluent. You have proven experience leveraging AI tools to optimize operations and improve workflow efficiency.
• Process builder. You excel at creating scalable, automated processes across complex regulatory landscapes while balancing hands‑on execution with long‑term strategy.
• Cross-functional collaborator. You build strong partnerships with Legal, Finance and IT, comfortably managing vendor negotiations and influencing senior stakeholders.

Nice-to-Haves

• Multilingual. Conversational or fluent Spanish skills are a plus.
• Certified professional. SHRM-SCP, GPHR or equivalent certifications.
• Advanced degree. Master's degree in HR, Business or a related field.

Our Role

• Champion work-life harmony. We’ll give you the flexibility you need in your work life (e.g., flexible vacation time above any required statutory leave, company‑wide holidays and timeout (meeting‑free) days, remote work options and more) so you can enjoy your personal life too.
• Guarantee autonomy. We have an open, honest culture and we trust our people from day one. Your team will support you, but you’ll own your work and have the agency to try new ideas.
• Encourage career growth. We’re lifelong learners who encourage professional development. We’ll give you tons of resources and opportunities to keep growing.
• Provide an environment to help you succeed. We've invested in our offices, designing incredible spaces with our employees in mind. But whether you’re at the office or working remotely, we’ll provide you the tech you need to do your best work.
• Support your wellbeing. Depending on location, we offer medical and retirement benefits for employees—but no matter where you’re located, we have resources like our Employee Assistance Program and employee resource groups to support your mental health.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is displayed below—starting salaries will typically fall near the middle of this range.

We make compensation decisions based on an individual’s experience, skills and education in line with our internal pay equity practices.

This role will also be eligible for a long‑term incentive (LTI) award. Any bonuses awarded are based on individual and company performance paid at Hudl’s discretion.

Base Salary Range: £75,000 – £125,000 GBP

Inclusion at Hudl

Hudl is an equal opportunity employer. Through our actions, behaviors and attitude, we’ll create an environment where everyone, no matter their differences, feels like they belong. We offer resources to ensure our employees feel safe bringing their authentic selves to work, including employee resource groups and communities. But we recognize there’s ongoing work to be done, which is why we track our efforts and commitments in annual inclusion reports. We also know imposter syndrome is real and the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to hear from you.

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