Dynamic Head of People Operations
Shape LaminarLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted February 4, 2026
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Job Description
The Head of People Operations will partner with senior leadership to develop and scale the company's HR functions, focusing on creating efficient, compliant, and human-centered systems for global talent management, employee lifecycle, and organizational growth in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously improve core People Operations processes including employee lifecycle management, compensation, benefits, policies, compliance, governance, and visa/immigration procedures.
- Partner with external providers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient, and employee-centric mobility solutions.
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize HR systems, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
- Develop people analytics, KPIs, and reports to inform leadership decisions and support workforce planning.
- Create scalable, repeatable best practices, templates, and operating models to support organizational growth and distributed teams.
- Own and evolve development and performance review processes to ensure clear expectations, meaningful feedback, and strong performance as the organization scales.
Requirements
- Deep expertise across core HR disciplines, with a strong grounding in UK employment law, policies, and compliance.
- Practical experience owning UK employment compliance frameworks and immigration sponsorship obligations, such as Skilled Worker licence management.
- Experience operating in scaling organisations with employee counts ranging from 20 to 300 or 400 employees.
- Solid experience in developing and implementing compensation strategy and benchmarking to ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and transparent pay frameworks.
- Proven experience leading and advising on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, grievances, performance management PIPs, and terminations, with sound judgment and a strong compliance lens.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary dependent on location and capability
Paid Annual Leave 25 days statutory Bank Holidays
Pension Match contribution up to 7%
Private health insurance
Discretionary bonus scheme for all team members
Flexibility in work schedule, allowing employees to manage their time without asking permission
Learning and development opportunities including coaching, mentoring, well-being support, and a development-oriented environment
Supportive, high-performing team environment with opportunities for fast progression
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