Senior People Specialist (People Operations)

TL;DR

Senior People Specialist (People Operations): Managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle and data integrity for the EMEA region with an accent on Workday administration and compliance. Focus on optimizing HR processes through automation and AI-enabled solutions to ensure scalability and audit readiness.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK (must be located within commuting distance to the London office)

Company

A global payments enablement and software company specializing in high-stakes payments for education, healthcare, travel, and B2B sectors.

What you will do

• Execute end-to-end employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, changes, and terminations, in Workday across the EMEA region.
• Own the accuracy and integrity of employee data to ensure seamless payroll, compensation, and benefits administration.
• Manage complex and non-standard HR cases, maintaining operational standards and mitigating regulatory risks.
• Support regional benefits programs and ensure adherence to labour laws across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
• Act as a key control point for quality assurance and support internal and external audits, including SOX.
• Drive workflow optimization and efficiency by leveraging Workday functionality and AI-enabled tools.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in People Operations or HR Operations.
• Advanced hands-on expertise in Workday transactions, data governance, and reporting.
• Experience working in controlled, audit-driven environments.
• Working knowledge of labour laws and compliance in two or more EMEA countries (e.g., UK, Spain, Romania, Israel, or Lithuania).
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Must be located within commuting distance to the London office.

Nice to have

• Exposure to SOX compliance and auditing.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Global wellbeing programs including mental health support and yoga/Pilates/HIIT classes.
• Competitive time off, featuring "FlyBetter Days" for volunteering and "Digital Disconnect Days".
• Work-from-home stipend.
• Structured talent and development programs, such as "Managers Taking Flight".

Hiring process

• Interviews with the Hiring Manager, Peers, and the VP of the department.
• Completion of a skills assessment.