Vice President of HR Operations - Remote

Overview

The Vice President of HR Operations at Harbor Global serves as a strategic enterprise leader responsible for building, optimizing, and scaling a global HR operations ecosystem that supports a complex, fast-moving professional services organization. This role oversees the full spectrum of HR operations including global payroll, HRIS, total rewards, talent processes, international compliance, workforce analytics, and employee service delivery -ensuring all systems, programs, and processes are efficient, integrated, and aligned with Harbor Global’s strategic priorities.

In Short

• Lead the design and execution of a global HR operations strategy.
• Build and maintain a scalable, integrated HR operations infrastructure.
• Partner closely with the CHRO and executive leadership.
• Drive a global HR operating cadence for efficiency.
• Oversee the global HRIS ecosystem.
• Guide the operationalization of global compensation and benefits.
• Ensure global compliance with employment laws.
• Build and manage a global HR service delivery model.
• Collaborate across Finance, IT, Legal, Operations, and regional leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR operations team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 12+ years of progressive HR operations leadership.
• Experience in a PE backed organization highly desired.
• Demonstrated success leading global HR operations.
• Proven experience implementing HRIS and global payroll systems.
• Strong track record of driving transformation and operational efficiencies.
• Exceptional leadership skills managing global teams.
• Strong financial acumen in labor cost dynamics.
• Advanced skills in workforce analytics and data-driven decision-making.
• Deep knowledge of global employment regulations.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fully remote position.
• Be part of a transformative leadership team.
• Drive innovation in HR operations.
• Collaborate with diverse global teams.
• Enhance employee experience through strategic initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead a high-performing team.
• Engage in strategic decision-making processes.
• Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion.