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Head of Workforce Planning and Operations

Head of Workforce Planning and Operations – AELTC Wimbledon. Behind the magic of...

Location

United Kingdom , Wimbledon, London

Salary:

60000.00 GBP / Year

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable Experience: Ideally from an events and workforce management background, capable of working in a high energy, fast moving environment
Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams, including taking charge in management’s absence
Organisational Skills: Skilled at prioritising tasks, managing workloads, and meeting deadlines efficiently
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication with staff, management, and external stakeholders
Technical Proficiency: Competent with workforce management systems (e.g., Ubeya, Taletfunnl), Microsoft Office, payroll systems, and possesses a commercial mindset
Problem-Solving: Analytical and proactive in identifying issues, implementing solutions, and handling sensitive situations discreetly
Personal Attributes: Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy, compliance, and adherence to policies
Integrity & Confidentiality: Maintains high ethical standards with sensitive information
Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments and changing priorities
Customer Service Orientation: Committed to delivering professional and supportive service to all stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Lead People Operations Team: Manage, develop, and coach the People Ops team
oversee rotas, compliance, and operational excellence
Recruitment & Onboarding: Run high-volume campaigns to attract and onboard thousands of casual team members
Retention & Engagement: Implement initiatives that enhance workforce satisfaction, well-being, and motivation
Talent & Succession Planning: Identify high-potential team members, lead development programmes, and ensure leadership continuity
Resource Planning & Deployment: Align staffing levels with operational demands and optimise workforce productivity
Payroll & Labour Oversight: Ensure accurate payroll and adherence to labour budgets for casual staff
Employee Relations & Communication: Manage HR issues, maintain clear communication channels, and foster a positive team culture
Workforce Analytics & D&I: Use data to inform decisions, track key metrics, and champion diversity and inclusion initiatives

What we offer

excellent benefits including healthcare
wellbeing support
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
life assurance
meals on duty
your birthday off
holiday purchase scheme
Aviva Digicare
Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Fulltime

Head of People Analytics & Systems

The Head of People Analytics & Systems will serve as a strategic and hands-on le...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

183600.00 - 204000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years in People Analytics, HRIS, Workforce Planning, or HR Strategy, with meaningful experience working directly with HR systems
Deep expertise in HRIS platforms (Workday strongly preferred) — including reporting, data structures, dashboards, and data governance
Strong technical skills with analytics tools such as Visier, Tableau, Power BI, or comparable platforms
Strong business acumen and proven ability to connect people data to organizational performance and strategy
Experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders, translating data into clear decisions
Demonstrated success working in fast-paced, evolving environments where structure is still being built
A hands-on, player-coach leadership style that balances vision with execution

Job Responsibility

Lead and enhance Archer’s People Analytics strategy, with a strong focus on HR systems integration, data structure, and scalability
Partner with our HRIS and People Operations teams to optimize Workday configurations, reporting, and data flows across the employee lifecycle
Drive the design and maintenance of executive-level dashboards that bring together data from Workday, ATS, engagement platforms, and other systems
Ensure data governance, quality, and consistency across all People systems and analytics tools
Translate complex data into clear, compelling business insights that help senior leaders make informed decisions
Collaborate with Finance, HRBPs, and Talent Acquisition on headcount planning, organizational design, and workforce forecasting
Coach and partner with the existing analytics team member to scale capabilities, automation, and insights across the People function
Operate as a player-coach, comfortable toggling between strategy, systems, and hands-on analytics

Fulltime

Regional People Business Partner - Head of APAC

Head of APAC, People Business Partner to join our Global People Team and lead th...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Addepar

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in HR / people function
Experienced People Business Partner ideally with prior experience leading people strategy in the APAC region
Strong background supporting or operating within a U.S.-headquartered company
Skilled in coaching, organizational design, performance and talent development, change management, workforce planning, and employee relations
Able to flex between strategic work and hands-on execution
A collaborative builder with strong relationship skills, excellent judgment, and a people-first mindset
Adept at using data and insights to shape talent decisions
Experienced in supporting geographically distributed teams and operating with a high degree of agility and independence
A confident, clear communicator with excellent listening and influencing skills
Ability to work in a matrix reporting environment

Job Responsibility

Localize and deliver global people strategies for APAC
Act as a trusted advisor to regional business and site leaders on org design, workforce planning, talent development, and change initiatives
Balance strategic leadership with hands-on partnership
Act as a coach and strategic partner to senior leaders
Lead HR harmonization across region
Lead complex change efforts in the region
Co-create and drive engagement efforts and listening strategies
Ensure people practices comply with local labor laws
Partner closely with Centers of Excellence, Legal and Global People Business Partners

Fulltime

Global Head of Recruiting Operations

We are seeking a highly analytical, systems-oriented leader to serve as our Glob...

Location

United States , San Francisco; New York

Salary:

200000.00 - 270000.00 USD / Year

Harvey

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years in recruiting operations, workforce planning, or people operations in high-growth environments
Deep experience supporting global recruiting teams and hiring across multiple regions
Strong systems thinker who can design scalable solutions under time pressure
Proven track record implementing and driving adoption of AI and automation tools to transform operational efficiency
Highly data-driven, with comfort building models to inform fast decisions
Experience scaling recruiting infrastructure during rapid expansion
Passion for intelligent automation and a builder's mindset—eager to experiment, iterate, and lead teams through technology-driven transformation
Clear communicator with executive presence and ability to influence at speed
Bias toward action, pragmatism, and progress over perfection

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end recruiting operations for a rapidly scaling, globally distributed team supporting aggressive international expansion
Partner with Finance, People, and business leaders on global headcount planning, providing hiring forecasts, capacity models, and scenario analysis
Design and evolve a global recruiting operating model that enables speed, clarity, and accountability across regions and roles
Drive AI enablement across recruiting: identify high-impact use cases, pilot and scale AI tools, and embed automation into workflows to radically reduce manual effort and accelerate hiring
Architect scalable systems and processes that remove friction and support high-volume, high-velocity hiring—with relentless focus on leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks and eliminate bottlenecks
Own recruiting analytics and decision support, delivering clear insights on capacity, risk, timelines, and tradeoffs
Lead optimization of the recruiting technology stack, including ATS configuration and aggressive deployment of AI-driven tools to increase speed and efficiency
Champion intelligent automation within recruiting—driving adoption, training teams, and ensuring AI tools deliver compounding productivity gains
Enable the recruiting organization to operate at speed through clear capacity planning and operational infrastructure powered by AI-driven insights
Establish recruiting governance and regional compliance frameworks that scale globally without slowing teams down

What we offer

Offers Equity
Offers Bonus
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%)
flexible PTO

Fulltime

Head of Global Talent Acquisition

We’re looking for a strategic, credible, and highly execution-oriented Head of G...

Location

United States

Salary:

220000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Cresta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including senior leadership roles in high-growth technology companies
Proven ability to scale recruiting organizations in fast-paced, global environments
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and partner with senior leaders
Deep expertise in recruiting operations, metrics, and TA technology, with a demonstrated ability to translate data into business decisions
Experience leading executive-level and critical senior hires
Demonstrated success in building employer brands and early-career programs
Passion for developing people, building durable teams, and delivering results
A builder mindset, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution to move work forward in a high-growth environment
Comfort operating in ambiguity, prioritizing ruthlessly, and evolving systems as the business scales

Job Responsibility

Lead and execute Cresta’s global Talent Acquisition strategy in partnership with People, Finance, and business leadership to support rapid growth across regions and functions
Partner closely with executives and senior leaders to shape hiring strategy, priorities, capacity modeling, and workforce planning
Build, scale, and lead a high-performing internal Talent Acquisition team, defining the right mix of in-house recruiters and external partners to support rapid growth, burst hiring needs, and global expansion
Reinforce a high-trust, high-accountability recruiting culture grounded in mentorship, ownership, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement
Partner closely with the Head of People on broader talent, workforce planning, and people initiatives
Support and lead senior and executive recruiting efforts in partnership with People leadership, including hands-on involvement for critical and hard-to-fill roles as needed
Design, track, and continuously refine TA metrics to drive hiring efficiency, quality, predictability, and scale
Own and continuously improve the end-to-end candidate experience, from intake calibration and interview design through offer, closing, and post-process feedback loops
Champion an equitable, inclusive, and consistent candidate experience across all roles, regions, and stages of growth
Set the standard for proactive, creative sourcing and passive candidate engagement, ensuring teams build durable pipelines rather than relying on reactive hiring

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support you and your family
Generous paid parental leave
Monthly Health & Wellness allowance
Work-from-home office stipend
Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees
Flexible PTO
Equity

Fulltime

Head of People

An award winning, independent construction development consultancy are seeking e...

Location

United Kingdom , Salford

Salary:

55000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior level experience within a People, HR or Learning & Development leadership role
Proven experience developing and delivering People and L&D strategies aligned to business objectives
Strong knowledge of leadership development, capability building and workforce planning
Experience advising and influencing Directors and senior leaders
Sound understanding of employment legislation, HR best practice and governance
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate strategy into delivery
Excellent communication and influencing skills, confident engaging at all levels
CIPD Level 7 (desirable) or significant senior level experience
Values led, commercially aware, resilient and able to lead through change

Job Responsibility

Lead and line manage members of the Business Infrastructure team, setting objectives, managing workload and supporting development
Chair the People Working Group and drive the People Strategy aligned to business goals
Embed a high performing, inclusive culture across the organisation
Develop and implement the Learning & Development strategy, ensuring it evolves with business needs
Oversee performance management, appraisal and development frameworks
Lead workforce planning, succession planning and organisational design with Senior Directors
Manage Learning & Development and recruitment budgets, ensuring alignment with workforce priorities
Provide strategic input at Board level and collaborate cross functionally with Business Development, Operations and Finance
Ensure people policies, procedures and governance remain compliant and audit ready, supporting ISO standards

What we offer

Pension
Insurance Backed Health Policy
Buying additional holidays
Loyalty scheme to earn extra holidays
Bonus subject to individual and business performance
Mobile phone

Fulltime

Head of People Operations

Head of People Operations role at Abridge, a company transforming healthcare del...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

178500.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

Abridge

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in People Operations, ideally in high-growth, multi-state tech companies
Strength in systems thinking, process design, and cross-functional collaboration
Experience managing or building People systems (specifically Rippling)
Understands compensation cycles, audits, and data accuracy — but isn’t primarily a Comp professional
Skilled communicator who brings calm, clarity, and structure to complexity
Builder mindset — loves creating scalable systems more than maintaining existing systems

Job Responsibility

Own and continuously improve HR operations across onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle management
Ensure data accuracy and system integrity in our tools
Partner with IT, Legal, and Finance to operationalize compliance, audits, and policy updates
Document and standardize core People workflows in Notion to increase efficiency and reliability
Serve as business owner for People Systems (HRIS, ATS, Headcount Planning, Notion)
Stand up our reporting and analytics frameworks that give leaders insight into headcount, attrition, and workforce metrics
Partner with the CFO and FP&A on headcount forecasting and reconciliation
Partner with the People and Finance teams to execute compensation review and calibration cycles
Lead process design, data validation, and systems enablement for compensation and equity cycles
Manage compensation vendors, surveys, and benchmarking logistics as needed

What we offer

Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees
Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families
Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA
Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees
Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family
401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future
Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage
Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits
Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more
Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals

Fulltime

Head of People & Culture

Numida is entering a phase where how we scale matters as much as how fast we sca...

Location

Uganda; Kenya; Rwanda; Tanzania , Kampala; Nairobi; Kigali

Salary:

Not provided

Talent Safari

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years in leadership roles in scaling organizations
People / HR leadership is a plus
Demonstrated experience in org design, leadership development, and systems building
Comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels
Strong business acumen
able to connect people's decisions to financial and operational outcomes
Can thoughtfully apply AI to people systems, manager enablement, and decision-making to support scale and efficiency
Deep understanding of East African labor contexts is a strong advantage
Self-confidence, integrity, high energy, empathy, and a sense of humor to navigate diverse cultural contexts

Job Responsibility

Organisational Design & Operating Model
Design and continuously evolve Numida’s org structure to support ambitious and fast growth, product expansion, and geographic scale
Define roles, spans of control, decision rights, and accountability across teams
Lead workforce planning in partnership with Finance and functional leaders
Support reorganisations and change management with clarity and care
Culture & Change
Translate Numida’s values into observable leadership behaviors and role model our way of working and expectations for leaders
Act as a steward of culture during growth, reorganisation, and change
Maintain employee engagement and trust through transparency and fairness
Leadership Enablement & Manager Effectiveness

What we offer

A competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience
Have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse team based in Kampala, Nairobi, Kigali, and Johannesburg
Employee share options are also available for this position, giving you ownership in Numida’s overall success

Fulltime

Head of Workforce Planning and People Operations

14forty

Location:
United Kingdom , Glasgow

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
December 14, 2025

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