Senior People Specialist (AI)

Location: London, UK — hybrid; candidates must be within easy commuting distance of the London office.

Company

hirify.global is a global payments enablement and software company providing payment solutions for education, healthcare, travel, and B2B clients.

What you will do

• Execute end-to-end employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, changes, and terminations, in Workday across the EMEA region.
• Manage complex and non-standard cases, mobility transactions, documentation, and process standardization.
• Maintain accurate employee data affecting payroll, compensation, reporting, and benefits; resolve discrepancies with Payroll and Finance.
• Support regional benefits administration, quality assurance checks, data governance, and SOX-related audits.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable workflow improvements using Workday, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Act as a point of contact for employee lifecycle inquiries and contribute to global People Operations initiatives.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in People Operations or HR Operations.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Workday transactions, data governance, and reporting.
• Experience with employee lifecycle processes in audit-conscious environments; SOX exposure is preferred.
• Working knowledge of labor laws and compliance requirements in two or three EMEA markets, specifically the UK, Spain, or Romania.
• Hands-on adoption of AI tools, automation, or modern software solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Fluent English, written and verbal, is required.

Nice to have

• Exposure to labor laws and compliance requirements in Lithuania or Israel.
• Experience supporting SOX controls.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Global and collaborative work environment.
• Wellbeing programs, including mental health, wellness, and fitness classes.
• Competitive time off, volunteer days, and Digital Disconnect Days.
• Talent and development programs for current and aspiring managers.

Hiring process

• Meetings with the Hiring Manager, peers, and the department VP.
• Skills assessment during the selection process.
• A Talent Acquisition Partner provides guidance throughout the process.