Senior People Operations Specialist (Fixed Term, Part Time)

Chainalysis Inc.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company specializing in blockchain solutions seeks a Senior HR Generalist to manage HR operations across Europe, primarily focused on maternity leave coverage. This fixed-term contract role involves comprehensive leave administration and compliance management. Ideal candidates will have over four years of HR experience, strong UK employment law knowledge, and familiarity with EOR operations. The position offers a chance to work collaboratively within a diverse and international context.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar role with multi-jurisdictional experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, including leave entitlements and statutory requirements.
• Proven track record managing benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive leave administration across the UK and EMEA.
• Execute tactical EOR operations under strategic oversight.
• Coordinate UK/EMEA-wide benefits renewals.

Skills

Experience as an HR Generalist

Knowledge of UK employment law

EOR operations experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification or similar HR certification

Tools

Workday

Papaya

Job description

Overview

We\'re seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist based in the UK to provide maternity leave coverage for a key member of our People Advisors team. This fixed-term contract role focuses primarily on EMEA operations, providing critical support for leave management, Employer of Record (EOR) operations, and benefits administration across multiple European jurisdictions. You\'ll work collaboratively across our People Team while providing direct support to managers on various HR and operational matters. This position offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to international people operations while drawing on deep expertise in UK employment law and EMEA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive leave administration across the UK, Denmark, and the Netherlands, including statutory leave, flexible working requests, and sickness absence procedures
• Execute tactical EOR operations under strategic oversight, including day-to-day onboarding/offboarding processes, new hire benefits sessions, and routine EOR administration across EMEA
• Collaborate with EOR management team to implement EOR processes and maintain compliance documentation
• Coordinate UK/EMEA-wide benefits renewals with our Benefits Lead, working with local vendors and ensuring compliance with regional requirements
• Provide EMEA immigration support
• Support employee relations activities and offboarding processes across EMEA
• Partner with managers across the organisation to provide guidance on people policies, procedures, and best practices
• Collaborate across the People Team to ensure seamless operations delivery and policy implementation
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support compliance across multiple jurisdictions

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar role with multi-jurisdictional experience
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, including leave entitlements, flexible working regulations, and statutory requirements
• Experience with EOR (Employer of Record) operations and vendor management
• Proven track record managing benefits administration and renewal processes
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work across time zones and cultural contexts
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday and payroll coordination
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters with discretion and professionalism
• Experience providing HR guidance and support to managers at various levels

Nice to have

• CIPD qualification or similar HR certification
• Experience with Papaya or similar EOR platforms
• Knowledge of EMEA employment law beyond the UK (particularly Netherlands, Denmark, Germany)
• Background in fast-growing technology companies
• Experience supporting remote and distributed teams

Technologies we use

• Workday
• Envoy (immigration)
• Papaya (employer of record vendor)

About Chainalysis

Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That\'s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what\'s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence. You belong here. At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We\'re ensuring we keep learning by committing to continually revisit and reevaluate our diversity culture. We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don\'t hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can\'t wait to meet you.