HR Operations Manager - 80-90k plus bens - Immediate start - London Hybrid
Senior HR Operations Manager (International)We are seeking a highly experienced Senior HR Operations Manager to join a dynamic, internationally focused organisation during a period of significant transformation and growth.This is a senior individual contributor role (no direct reports initially), requiring a broad and deep understanding of HR operations across multiple geographies. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening global HR practices, while ensuring operational excellence at a local level.Key Responsibilities
1. HR Operations LeadershipProvide global oversight of HR operations, establishing and embedding best practice frameworks and guidelinesPartner with regional HR Business Partners to ensure consistency,pliance, and operational efficiencyLead the review, development, and documentation of global and local HR policies and processes
2. UK HR ManagementEnd-to-end ownership of payroll and benefits for a UK employee population (~40 employees)Ensurepliance with all statutory requirements, including management of P11D reporting and director tax-related obligationsDrive continuous improvement of payroll and benefits delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
3. Global Mobility & SecondmentsManage and oversee aplex global mobility framework, including secondee HR managementLiaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders to ensurepliance and smooth employee experience
4. Change & TransformationSupport a period of organisational change, including: Integration of approximately 40 employees from an international (Japan-based) team into a unified structurePotential establishment of a US employing entityLead process mapping and operational enhancements across HR functionsContribute to a planned global benefits review project (targetpletion April 2027)
5. Additional ScopeProvide support to additional small payroll operations (including potential short-term oversight of international payrolls)Manage external vendors and advisors across payroll, tax, and benefits
Candidate Profile
6. Proven experience in senior HR operations roles with a broad, hands-on remit
7. Strong international HR exposure (experience covering UK, US, Japan highly desirable, but broader global experience equally valued)
8. Deep understanding of payroll, benefits administration, andpliance requirements
9. Experience managing or supporting global mobility and secondee populations
10. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively inplex, evolving environments
11. Highly self-sufficient, organised, and capable of managingpeting priorities with minimal oversight
12. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across geographies
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