Head Of People, Technology Innovation And Operations (AI)

TL;DR

Head of People, Technology Innovation and Operations (AI): Defining the vision and roadmap for People Technology & Digital Operations, designing out manual effort and building a scalable, self-service, digital-first operating model. Focus on continuous optimisation, automation and integration across the systems.

Location: This hybrid role requires you to come to our London office 2-3 days a week. You'll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year, subject to having the right to work in the country of choice.

Company

hirify.global is redefining what it feels like to work in finance, empowering everyone to aim high and move finance forward.

What you will do

• Set and own the vision and roadmap for People Technology & Digital Operations.
• Own and evolve the People Technology ecosystem, taking a product mindset to continuous optimisation, automation and integration across systems.
• Lead the maturity journey of People Operations, implementing best-in-class policies, processes and service delivery models.
• Partner with the Chief People Officer and People Leadership team to shape and deliver the People Strategy.
• Act as the People function’s AI/Automation champion.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing People Technology & Operations team.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading People Technology and People Operations within a scaling technology-led or financial services organisation.
• Demonstrable experience delivering people systems transformation, including the implementation, optimisation and adoption of modern HR platforms, with a strong focus on personally using and deploying AI-enabled tooling, automation and digital innovation.
• Deep expertise in evolving People Operations maturity, moving teams towards high levels of self-service, effective knowledge management and simplified processes.
• A strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with proven experience using people data and insights to influence decision-making, improve outcomes and manage risk.
• Proven programme and change leadership capability, successfully leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience building, leading and coaching high-performing teams in a growth environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible ways of working.
• Face-to-face collaboration.
• Good work-life balance.
• Option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year.
• A workplace free from discrimination.
• A culture where everyone can bring their full self to work.