Sr. Vice President Human Resources

Magnit; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 205,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce management firm is seeking an experienced SVP of Human Resources to shape and execute a forward-looking people strategy. You will serve as a key strategic partner, drive organizational transformation, and oversee HR operations within a growing global team. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of HR leadership experience and a strong background in private equity and organizational strategy. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement planning

Discounts for tickets and merchandise

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Experience in private equity-backed companies.
• Demonstrated track record of driving organizational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board.
• Lead the design and execution of HR strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Oversee executive and broad-based compensation programs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Organizational transformation

Executive compensation

DEI

HR technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business

Master’s degree (MBA, MS in HR/OD)

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About the Job

Who We Are

Magnit is the future of work. Serving hundreds of the world’s most recognizable brands for the past 30+ years, Magnit offers the industry’s first holistic platform for the modern workforce. Magnit's integrated workforce management (IWM) platform supported by data, software, intelligence, and best-in-class services team is key to our clients’ success. It can adapt quickly to regional or industry economic shifts, and provides the speed, scale, flexibility, transparency, and expertise required to meet an organization’s contingent workforce management, talent strategy and broader organization goals. At Magnit, you’ll work with passionate colleagues who collaborate and deliver meaningful results that positively transform the largest companies around the globe.

About The Role

The SVP of Human Resources will be a key strategic partner to the CEO, Board, and investors, responsible for shaping and executing a forward-looking people strategy. This leader will play a pivotal role in driving business transformation, elevating organizational capability, and strengthening Magnit’s position as a global leader in the contingent workforce industry.

The SVP, HR will lead a global HR organization of professionals across Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Learning & Development, HR Business Partners, and Benefits. This leader will ensure the function operates as a best-in-class center of excellence, continuously evolving to meet the needs of a fast-paced, 3,000+ employee global enterprise.

What You Will Do

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board on all people-related matters, including organizational strategy, culture, workforce planning, and leadership.
• Lead the design and execution of HR strategy aligned to business objectives and value creation in a private equity context.
• Shape and evolve company culture to drive performance, engagement, and retention through periods of rapid change.
• Present regularly to the Board on talent strategy, succession, culture, and organizational health metrics.

Talent and Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with peers as needed to drive organizational transformation initiatives, including operating model design, talent restructuring, and establishing COEs, etc.
• Partner with the executive team to assess, recruit, and retain top leadership talent while ensuring a strong succession pipeline.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Infrastructure

• Oversee executive and broad-based compensation programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and PE performance expectations.
• Partner with investors and the compensation committee on equity, and performance incentive design.
• Optimize benefits and reward structures to attract and retain top talent while managing cost efficiency.
• Drive operational excellence across HR processes, systems, and compliance to support scale and efficiency
• Oversee HR operations, talent acquisition, HRBP, L&D, and (employee relations- typically part of the HRBP function versus a standalone), ensuring they deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Implement and leverage HR technology to enable data-driven decision-making and workforce insights.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree (MBA, MS in HR/OD) strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent) valued but not essential at this level.

Professional Experience

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5+ years in a HR leadership role (CHRO, SVP, VP or equivalent).
• Experience in private equity–backed or investor-owned companies, including direct engagement with Boards and investors.
• Demonstrated track record of driving organizational transformation: M&A integration, restructuring, scaling, or turnaround.
• Strong background in executive compensation, equity design, and incentive structures aligned to investor value creation.
• Success in building leadership bench strength, succession planning, and executive coaching.
• Expertise in modern HR practices: culture shaping, DEI, people analytics, HR technology.

Salary Range is between $275,000 - $325,000 annually based on experience, credentials and location.

What Magnit Will Offer You

At Magnit,you’ll be joining an innovative, high-growth environment and can quickly make an impact to help transform the largest companies in the world. You will work with passionate colleagues who collaborate and deliver. Magnit offers all employees the opportunity for growth and development, and we want individuals to fulfill their potential and blaze their own trails!

Magnit will offer you a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement planning, as well as discounts and perks for tickets, travel, merchandise and more! Magnit encourages employees to participate in giving back, and we will match employee contributions to favorite charities and support corporate volunteering hours to make a difference in your community!

If this role isn’t for you

Stay in touch, we will let you know when we have new positions on the team. To see a complete list of our open career opportunities please visit

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To do our best work we need different viewpoints. Therefore, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all.

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Location

United States (Remote)