Senior Manager, HR Operations

Overview

Hudl builds video, data and highlight tools that help coaches and athletes at every level see their game differently. It is hiring a Senior Manager, HR Operations to lead the HR Operations function across Europe, Asia and Latin America, with a base in or near London or Barcelona.

The role turns global HR strategy into scalable programmes, policies and service delivery standards, and acts as a trusted advisor on governance and risk across several international regions. The manager shapes the roadmap for international HR operations, balancing global policy with local needs, and advises senior leaders. The job covers end-to-end compliance across employment contracts, the employee lifecycle, global mobility, benefits, payroll and health and safety in multiple countries. It also involves using automation and AI to improve efficiency, managing vendors, running initiatives such as policy overhauls or M&A integrations, directly managing the HR Operations Manager, coaching the wider regional team and using metrics to show operational impact.

Requirements

Hudl asks for ten or more years of HR operations experience, including at least five managing teams in a global environment. Candidates need deep working knowledge of employment law, payroll, benefits and compliance across several countries, with strong experience in European markets such as the UK, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands. Proven use of AI tools to improve workflow efficiency, skill at building scalable automated processes, and strong partnerships with Legal, Finance and IT, including vendor negotiation, are expected. Conversational or fluent Spanish, certifications such as SHRM-SCP or GPHR, and a master's degree in HR, business or a related field are advantages.

What you get

Applicants should be within commuting distance of London or Barcelona, with more days in the office than remote and flexibility to agree the schedule with the team. The package includes flexible vacation time, company-wide holidays and meeting-free days, a paid sabbatical every five years, medical plans with dental, vision and fertility benefits depending on location, an Employee Assistance Program, and eligibility for a long-term incentive award and discretionary bonus.

Who can apply

Visa sponsorship is available for suitable candidates.