People Operations Manager

Who you are

• We’re looking for someone who pairs strong judgment with hands-on execution and brings clarity and structure to a fast-moving business
• 5+ years of People Operations or HR experience in a high-growth environment
• Experience supporting rapid expansion across EMEA, including scaling operations across countries and navigating local employment practices
• Hands-on experience with UK immigration and visa sponsorship, plus exposure to immigration and employee mobility across EMEA
• A track record of building effective programs and processes with minimal direction
• Strong judgment—you connect employee needs with business priorities and know when to act independently or bring in a partner
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive initiatives across teams from start to finish
• Experience owning HR systems, workflows, and automations; Rippling experience highly preferred
• Clear communication, high emotional intelligence, and discretion with sensitive information
• A bias toward action—you find answers, sweat the details, and follow through
• You thrive in fast-paced environments. You are high-intensity and care a lot about what you do, and you're ecstatic to work at a startup
• You are ambitious. You have fun solving problems that others think are impossible
• You are curious. You find joy in learning about AI, technology, and finance
• You are an owner. You are autonomous, self-directed, and comfortable working with ambiguity
• You are collaborative, organized, thoughtful, and kind

What the job involves

• We’re hiring our first UK-based People Operations Manager to build and scale our People function across the UK and EMEA. Reporting to our People Lead, you’ll be a trusted partner to leaders and employees, shaping the employee experience as we grow
• You’ll have the autonomy to set priorities, build solutions, and drive them from idea to execution
• People Programs & Systems:
• EMEA Expansion: Shape our People approach as we enter new markets, anticipating hiring and operational needs and building infrastructure that scales
• Onboarding: Build a thoughtful, efficient onboarding experience that sets new hires up for success
• Performance & Engagement: Run performance review and engagement survey cycles, equipping managers with clear guidance and turning feedback into action
• Tools & Data: Own People systems, workflows, and data accuracy across the employee lifecycle. Improve automations and integrations to keep operations running smoothly
• Benefits, Immigration & Compliance:
• Benefits: Manage and evolve our benefits programs, partnering with providers to deliver a seamless employee experience
• Immigration & Mobility: Own visa sponsorship, renewals, and international relocations, coordinating with Recruiting, Legal, and external counsel to keep processes moving and employees informed
• HR Compliance: Maintain employment policies, documentation, and compliance processes, working with Legal and external advisors to navigate requirements across markets
• Culture & Manager Partnership:
• Manager Support: Be a trusted partner on team growth, performance, feedback, and day-to-day people decisions. Build practical resources that strengthen management practices
• Culture & Connection: Create meaningful opportunities for connection and recognition as the team grows
• Communication: Keep employee resources clear and current, and make People programs easy to understand and navigate
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
• Partner with the People Lead to set priorities and adapt company-wide programs to local needs
• Work with Finance, Legal, Recruiting, and Leadership to drive expansion and operational improvements
• Spot gaps, recommend solutions, and lead projects through implementation