People Operations & Automation Lead (£95,000 + Equity) at high-growth fintech infrastructure sc[…]

Job Title

People Operations & Automation Lead

Salary

£95,000 + Equity

Company Description

High-growth fintech infrastructure scale‑up

Job Description

Lead the transformation of the People function by architecting a next-generation operational model driven by AI and automation. You will eliminate manual bottlenecks, implement intelligent workflows, and optimize HRIS platforms to scale global operations. This high‑impact role balances strategic system design with hands‑on execution to deliver a world‑class employee experience.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Rare opportunity to champion AI adoption and automation strategy at the core of a major fintech’s People function.
• Join a market‑leading scale‑up backed by top‑tier global VCs during a critical phase of international growth.
• Direct ownership over the operational infrastructure supporting a workforce processing billions in annual transactions across Europe.

What You Will Do

• Design and implement AI‑powered self‑service tools and automated workflows across the entire employee lifecycle.
• Optimize and manage the HRIS ecosystem to ensure seamless data integrity, reporting, and cross‑functional integrations.
• Lead a People Operations direct report while collaborating with Finance and Legal to maintain rigorous compliance standards.

The ideal candidate

• Significant experience in People Operations with a proven track record of building automated workflows and AI integrations.
• Deep technical proficiency in HRIS platforms and automation tools like Workato, Zapier, or Jira within a scale‑up environment.
• Analytical, systems‑thinking mindset with the ability to navigate complex regulations while maintaining a human‑centric approach.

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