Senior Manager, HR Operations

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation time (remote options

Remote work options

Employee Assistance Program

Employee resource groups

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Senior Manager, HR Operations will lead international HR operations across Europe, Asia and LATAM, translating global policy into scalable programs and service delivery standards while advising senior leaders on governance and risk.

Time spent collaborating with teammates in-office will be a regular part of how you work. We are considering applicants within commuting distance of London or Barcelona, with a hybrid in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR operations experience, including at least five years leading global teams.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, payroll, benefits and compliance across multiple countries (EU focus).
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to optimize operations and workflows.
• Ability to design scalable, automated processes across complex regulatory landscapes.
• Strong partnerships with Legal, Finance and IT; experience negotiating with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Define roadmap for international HR operations in line with global policy.
• Oversee governance and compliance across employment contracts, lifecycle, mobility, benefits, payroll and health & safety.
• Drive process improvements and automation; manage vendor relationships and major initiatives like M&A integrations.
• Directly manage the HR Operations Manager and coach regional teams; monitor SLAs and operational metrics.

Skills

People management

International compliance

AI fluency

Process automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-SCP or GPHR certification

Tools

HRIS / payroll systems

Job description

At the company, we build great teams. We hire the best of the best to ensure you're working with people you can constantly learn from. You're trusted to get your work done your way while testing the limits of what's possible and what's next. We work hard to provide a culture where everyone feels supported, and our employees feel it—their votes helped us become one of Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces.

We think of ourselves as the team behind the team, supporting the lifelong impact sports can have: the lessons in teamwork and dedication; the influence of inspiring coaches; and the opportunities to reach new heights. That's why we help teams from all over the world see their game differently. Our products make it easier for coaches and athletes at any level to capture video, analyze data, share highlights and more.

Ready to join us?

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 the company's discretion.

Base Salary Range

£75,000-£125,000 GBP

Inclusion at the company

the company 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.