Global Head of People Operations, Oritain
More information about location
3 days a week in office (Farringdon, London)
Forensic science origin verification supply chains
Posted today
Forensic science origin verification supply chains
101-200 employees
Posted today
More information about location
3 days a week in office (Farringdon, London)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help brands across multiple industries verify the origin and authenticity of their products and raw materials.
Role
Who you are
- Striking a balance between strategic leadership and hands-on operational support, this role is ideal for someone with a proven ability to navigate both high-level strategy and practical HR challenges with confidence and expertise
- We’re seeking someone who can seamlessly blend strategic vision with hands-on execution
- Senior-Level Expertise: Proven experience as a Head of People Operations or similar (5+ years) managing employee relations, payroll, and HR policies across global regions, plus additional HR experience (7+ years). CIPD qualified would be a plus
- Global Acumen: Global HR experience, including the US market and employment legislation is a must. Experience of working with APAC/ANZ teams is highly advantageous
- Leadership Excellence: A track record of managing HR teams across time zones and driving people-focused projects like technology implementation, engagement strategies, and transformation initiatives
- Tech-Savviness: Familiarity with HiBob (HRIS) and Workable (ATS) is advantageous
- Collaborative Spirit: Outstanding communication and engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, from C-suite to employees
- Initiative and Proactivity: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Flexibility to Travel: Willingness to visit our global offices as required
What the job involves
- We're looking for a dynamic, experienced, and strategic leader to step into the role of GlobalHead of People Operations, based in our London office
- Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) in the UK, this is your opportunity to lead and shape our People and Culture strategy across our regions – EMEA, the US and APAC
- You’ll oversee all aspects of people operations, from leading and developing the People and Culture and Talent Acquisition team to spearheading operational improvements and tackling complex employee relations issues and projects
- As the Global Head of People Operations, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of our people strategy and driving operational excellence
- Lead and Inspire: Manage and develop our People and Culture teams across multiple regions, providing coaching, guidance, and support
- Oversee Payroll Excellence: Ensure the accuracy of global payrolls in the UK, US, and New Zealand, identifying and implementing operational improvements
- Shape Global Initiatives: Support key people projects including performance reviews, engagement plans, change management, and reward strategies
- Manage Talent Acquisition: Oversee the talent acquisition team, enhance our Employer Value Proposition (EVP), and create a best-in-class recruitment experience
- Strategic Partnership: Act as the trusted advisor to the CPO, playing a senior key role in driving the delivery of our global people strategy
- Resolve Complex Challenges: Partner with senior leaders to handle intricate employee relations issues and ensure compliance across jurisdictions
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Develop people metrics, analyse trends, and implement strategies to enhance engagement and performance
- Operational Excellence: Oversee HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, systems, reporting, and policy development to ensure global compliance
- Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep abreast of employment laws and industry trends in the UK, US, and New Zealand, adapting policies and practices accordingly
Salary benchmarks
Our take
With sustainability and brand reputation becoming increasingly intertwined, supply chain tracking company Oritain has pitched itself well to its client base, leveraging forensic science techniques and data analysis to verify the source of materials and products. Environmental impact is a key concern too, and Oritain’s zero trust policy on the authenticity of packaging information spans across the food, fibre, and pharmaceutical industries. The potent methods used were born out of criminal forensics, exemplifying the level of granular detail that Oritain holds itself to.
Ideally, companies like Oritain shouldn’t have to exist, and arguments could be raised about a company’s efficacy if it can’t track its resources itself, as well as the redundancy of health and safety bodies that Oritain offers a second layer to. Regardless, Oritain’s services provide peace of mind and can weed out rotten apples within a business’s supply chain, especially important for start-ups that are finding their feet.
Oritain is currently used by a wide range of companies, including Lacoste and Manuka Health, whilst it also offers its services to governments and industry bodies. The latter partnerships will be especially important moving forward, as more companies ramp up their net-zero and sustainability efforts.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- 35 days holiday including bank holidays
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Breakfast, fruit and snacks provided in the office each day
- Opportunity to be part of something impactful, growing, and meaningful
- 2 days paid leave for volunteering
- Regular social events (including summer BBQs on our balcony/terrace)
- Travel opportunities both domestically and international
Company HQ
Farringdon, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Grant Cochrane
(CEO)Current Owner at Totora Hills. Previously Director at AG Foley Ltd, Currency Option Trader at Citibank, Credit Suisse and RBC.
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