SVP, People Operations (9 months FTC)

Everway; Antrim; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Vice President of People Operations to shape and implement their people strategy. This high-impact role involves leading a team to ensure a positive employee experience throughout the life cycle. With at least 3 years of senior HR leadership experience, candidates should possess strong knowledge in compensation, benefits, and HRIS. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible schedules, and opportunities for career growth. Apply by January 19, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Health and wellness benefits

Career growth programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in a senior HR leadership role.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions at a global level.
• Strong understanding of compensation and benefits processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on People Operations strategy and business objectives.
• Lead design and execution of compensation and benefits agenda.
• Develop people-centric policies and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

HR leadership

Experience with mergers and acquisitions

Compensation and benefits knowledge

Coaching and mentoring

Strong HRIS knowledge

Education

CIPD membership

Job description

About the role

A member of the Leadership team, reporting to the Chief People Officer, the SVP, People Operations, is a high‑impact role responsible for shaping and implementing the people strategy to support business objectives. Leading the People Operations team, this role is responsible for the employee life cycle experience, from onboarding through the entire employee journey ensuring the highest standards of service and professionalism at all times.

This is a fixed‑term contract (FTC) expected to last approximately 9 months.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver on the People Operations strategy and priorities supporting the achievement of business OKRs
• Lead the design and execution of the compensation and benefits agenda to ensure a C&B offer which supports employees at all life stages, conducting regular benchmarking to ensure competitiveness with an initial focus on harmonisation
• Develop people‑centric policies, procedures and solutions with a focus on quality and ensuring a great employee experience aligned with our values
• Oversee mergers and acquisitions from a people perspective ensuring global compliance within a fast paced environment
• Ensure all policies and procedures are legally compliant, focusing on making these as global as possible, as local as necessary and designing guiding principles where necessary
• Oversee the accurate and efficient delivery of HR services throughout the employee life cycle with a focus on continuous improvement of these
• Oversee restructuring and organisational change activities to ensure compliance with local legislation
• Oversee the HR Business Partner team to ensure strong partnership with the business, positioning HR as central to decision making relating to people
• Act as subject matter expert and advisor on complex ER issues
• Develop and maintain usage of HR information systems to ensure the production of accurate and high quality information
• Evolve the people dashboard which supports leaders in making data‑driven decisions in relation to people
• Drive employee engagement, gauging employee sentiment throughout the year and identifying key actions to improve the employee experience
• Support the D&I agenda and play a key role in the creation and execution of the strategy across the organisation
• Upskill managers in addressing and solving their people issues in a proactive manner which supports our position as an equal opportunity employer where people are treated with dignity and respect
• Develop relevant external relationships which support the further evolution of the People Operations agenda
• Proactively deliver day to day work in line with the People strategy, maintaining operational excellence and HR compliance with statutory requirements

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years recent experience in a senior HR leadership role, supporting a global workforce.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, preferably at a global level.
• Design and delivery of people processes and policies.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience in compensation and benefits, including job evaluation, salary and reward benchmarking and review.
• Strong HRIS knowledge and experience utilising AI and automation in people operations processes.
• Commercially minded with the ability to build and nurture strong partnerships.
• Experienced coach, mentor and leader.
• CIPD membership.

Apply by

Please submit your application on our website by Monday 19th January 2026.

Benefits & Culture

Join our team and enjoy a competitive salary with bonus opportunities, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. We offer flexible time‑off plans, career growth through development programs, and a collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas matter. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of a company that invests in your success!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Drug‑Free Workplace

We are committed to providing a Drug‑Free Workplace for all employees.