People Operations Manager

Overview

As People Operations Manager you will drive the payroll and employee equity initiatives across Elixirr’s international Group, working closely with the COO, Finance, and HR. You’ll own key operational improvements and influence global people processes to support rapid growth and post-acquisition integration. This hands-on role combines day-to-day operations with strategic projects that improve controls, accuracy, and employee experience. You’ll operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where discretion and cross-functional collaboration matter.

Responsibilities

• Roll-out and improve group people operations systems and processes across group entities
• Define and support a global people operating model and foster cross-company collaboration
• Own payroll relationships and drive system/process improvements across multiple geographies
• Oversee and enhance Employee Share Purchase Plan and Options governance and platform management
• Support due diligence for acquisitions focusing on payroll, terms, and equity plans
• Lead post-acquisition people integration for a smooth onboarding of new joiners
• Produce and interpret key people metrics to inform decision-making
• Act as a product owner for core people systems, driving roadmap and scalable processes
• Partner with Legal and HR to evolve policies for a growing international listed business
• Manage people operations suppliers/contracts with governance and cost efficiency
• Identify and deliver process improvements to strengthen controls and scalability
• Contribute to the wider People Operations agenda in a fast-paced environment
• Plus, other operational tasks

Key requirements

• 5–7 years in a similar or consulting role
• experience in client-facing consulting is desirable
• highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
• exceptional communication and discretion
• ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and learn quickly
• strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• experience in payroll and equity administration is implied by responsibilities

• team player
• strong communicator
• problem solver
• payroll management across multiple entities/geographies
• employee equity administration (ESPP and Options)
• HR systems/product ownership

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