Senior Manager, HR Operations

Barcelona · Spain - Barcelona · 10+ years experience · Remote · Posted Sep 28, 2026

At a glance

The Senior Manager, HR Operations will lead the HR Operations function across Europe, Asia, and LATAM. This role involves translating global HR strategy into scalable programs, policies, and service delivery standards while serving as a trusted advisor on complex governance and risk management.

Shape the roadmap for international HR operations, aligning global policy with local needs.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the business.
Manage end-to-end compliance across employment contracts, the employee lifecycle, global mobility, benefits, payroll, and health and safety protocols.
Leverage automation and AI to scale operational efficiency.
Manage vendor relationships.
Execute key initiatives such as policy overhauls or M&A integrations.
Directly manage the HR Operations Manager.
Coach the broader regional team.
Set service-level standards and use metrics to showcase operational impact.

10+ years of HR operations experience.
At least five years managing teams in a global environment.
Deep working knowledge of employment law, payroll, benefits, and compliance across multiple countries.
Strong experience in European regions including the U.K., Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Proven experience leveraging AI tools to optimize operations and improve workflow efficiency.
Ability to create scalable, automated processes across complex regulatory landscapes.
Experience balancing hands-on execution with long-term strategy.
Ability to build partnerships with Legal, Finance, and IT.
Experience managing vendor negotiations and influencing senior stakeholders.

Time spent collaborating with teammates in-office is a regular part of the role.
Expectation to work more days in-office than remote.
Freedom to coordinate specific in-office schedule with the team.