SlipstreamJobs tracks this role from the company's public career site. Apply directly on the employer's site.
Salary: GBP 75,000 - 125,000 / annual
Hudl is seeking a Senior Manager, HR Operations to lead the HR Operations function across Europe, Asia and LATAM. You will translate global HR strategy into scalable programs, policies and service delivery standards while serving as a trusted advisor on complex governance and risk management across multiple international regions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive strategy and advisory: Shape the roadmap for international HR operations, aligning global policy with local needs while acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the business.
- Lead governance and compliance: Manage end-to-end compliance across employment contracts, the employee lifecycle, global mobility, benefits, payroll and health and safety protocols across multiple countries.
- Optimize processes: Leverage automation and AI to scale operational efficiency, manage vendor relationships and execute key initiatives like policy overhauls or M&A integrations.
- Develop team talent: Directly manage the HR Operations Manager and coach the broader regional team, setting service-level standards and using metrics to showcase operational impact.
The role is hybrid, based in London or Barcelona, with expectation to spend more days in-office than remote while coordinating your specific schedule with your team.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of HR operations experience, including at least 5 years managing teams in a global environment
- Deep working knowledge of employment law, payroll, benefits and compliance across multiple countries, with strong experience in European regions (UK, Spain, Italy, Netherlands)
- Proven experience leveraging AI tools to optimize operations and improve workflow efficiency
- Ability to create scalable, automated processes across complex regulatory landscapes while balancing hands-on execution with long-term strategy
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Legal, Finance and IT; comfortable managing vendor negotiations and influencing senior stakeholders
Nice-to-Haves:
- Conversational or fluent Spanish language skills
- SHRM-SCP, GPHR or equivalent HR certifications
- Master's degree in HR, Business or related field
