Remote HR Operations Leader: Strategy, Payroll & Analytics

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Remote work stipend

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, NZ is seeking a remote Senior HR Operations Manager to oversee global HRIS, payroll, benefits, and analytics. You will lead a distributed team, implement process improvements, ensure compliance, and collaborate with IT and Finance to optimize HR services.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in HR operations, deep HR tech knowledge, strong leadership, and a proven track record delivering scalable HR platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in HR Operations management, with a significant focus on HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Proven experience in leading HR operations teams, preferably in remote or distributed environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HR Operations function, including HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and HR reporting.
• Develop and implement HR operational policies, procedures, and systems to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Oversee HRIS to support data integrity and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits administration in compliance with regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within HR Operations leveraging technology.

Skills

HR Operations

Remote Leadership

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s in HR/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Systems

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, NZ is seeking a remote Senior HR Operations Manager to oversee global HRIS, payroll, benefits, and analytics. You will lead a distributed team, implement process improvements, ensure compliance, and collaborate with IT and Finance to optimize HR services.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in HR operations, deep HR tech knowledge, strong leadership, and a proven track record delivering scalable HR platforms.