Are you an experienced HR Operations professional ready to shape and elevate the employee experience in a leading, fast-paced investment environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally expanding organisation as an HR Operations & Policy Manager, taking ownership of HR processes, policy design, and compliance across multiple regions.
The Opportunity
As the HR Operations & Policy Manager, you’ll lead a small, high-performing team responsible for delivering efficient, compliant, and people-focused HR operations. From onboarding to offboarding, you’ll oversee every aspect of the employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth processes and an exceptional employee experience.
You’ll also play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s HR policies, ensuring they are clear, compliant, and future-ready. With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll drive automation and process enhancements to streamline operations and enable scalability.
A key part of the role involves supporting business integrations — aligning HR data, systems, and processes while maintaining consistency and compliance across regions.
What You’ll Do
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Own and evolve the organisation’s suite of employment policies, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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Monitor employment legislation changes and update policies, contracts, and practices as needed.
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Lead on HR process design, mapping, and automation to drive efficiency and enhance employee experience.
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Oversee operational HR activities, including onboarding, contractual changes, and exits.
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Manage a small team of HR Assistants and Advisors, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
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Partner closely with HR Business Partners and other stakeholders to deliver seamless operational support.
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Support the HR aspects of company integrations, focusing on alignment of systems, processes, and data integrity.
About You
You’ll bring a blend of strategic thinking and operational excellence, with a hands-on approach and a strong eye for detail. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation and efficiency are valued.
You’ll need:
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Solid experience in HR Operations or HR Generalist roles, ideally in a regulated sector (financial services experience advantageous).
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Strong understanding of employment law and HR policy frameworks across multiple geographies.
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Proven track record of leading process improvement and automation initiatives.
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Experience managing small teams and developing others.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Familiarity with HR systems (Workday experience highly desirable).
You’ll be:
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Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and quality.
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Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable managing competing priorities.
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A confident decision-maker who balances stakeholder needs effectively.
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A collaborative team player who fosters trust and engagement.
If you’re passionate about operational excellence, enjoy improving processes, and thrive in a dynamic, people-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Contract: Fixed Term – 13 months (maternity cover)
