Director, People Operations, Technology & Compliance

Your mission

The Director of People Operations, Technology & Compliance will lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of core People operations, People technology, analytics, and compliance programs across the company. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth functioning of People services while driving technological innovation and ensuring the company meets all regulatory requirements. As part of the People leadership team, you will manage operations across multiple jurisdictions, streamline and automate processes through innovation while ensuring employee data security and compliance, contributing to the scalable growth of the company.

What you’ll do

• Oversee core People operations, processes, and HR services across multiple countries, ensuring consistency and operational excellence.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, benefits), focusing on efficiency, scalability, and process optimization.
• Lead the adoption of People tech, driving automation and collaborating with IT to enhance employee experience and reduce manual workflows.
• Use People analytics to provide insights on workforce trends, performance, and engagement, supporting decisions on planning and retention.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, data privacy (GDPR), and employment standards; manage employee relations and risk mitigation.
• Align People operations with business continuity, safety protocols, and oversee audits for People compliance.

Who you are 

• 10+ years of HR experience, with a focus on People Operations, People Technology, and Compliance in a fast-growing tech or multinational environment.
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing complex HR functions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong experience with Workday, broader People systems and technology is a must.
• Understanding of European labour laws, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), and employee relations best practices.
• Demonstrated success in driving HR operational changes, implementing new systems, driving adoption, and improving processes in a growing organisation.
• Strong experience using data and analytics for decision-making and process improvement.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and present complex information clearly. Business-level (C1/C2) proficiency a requirement.