Senior People Operations Lead

Overview

At Ultralytics, we relentlessly drive innovation in AI, building the world\’s leading YOLO models. We\’re looking for passionate individuals obsessed with AI, eager to make a global impact, and ready to excel in a dynamic, high-energy environment. Join our team and help shape the future of AI.

Location and Legalities

This full-time Senior People Operations Lead position is based onsite in our brand-new Ultralytics office in London, UK, with a hybrid model of 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the UK, as Ultralytics does not provide visa sponsorship.

What You\’ll Do

As the Senior People Operations Lead at Ultralytics, you will be the architect of our people processes and systems, ensuring we can attract, retain, and develop the world-class talent needed to advance our Ultralytics YOLO11 models. Your work will directly support our rapid growth and high-performance culture. Key responsibilities include:

• HRIS & Tech Stack Management: Own and optimize our entire HR technology stack, including our HRIS (Rippling), Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Mobile Device Management (MDM), and equity management platform (Carta).
• People Analytics & Strategy: Develop and maintain people analytics dashboards to provide insights into key metrics. Use this data to inform and shape our overall HR strategy and business decisions.
• Employee Lifecycle: Manage all aspects of the employee journey, from onboarding for new hires to offboarding, ensuring a positive experience at every stage.
• Performance & Engagement: Design and implement innovative employee engagement initiatives and a robust performance management framework that aligns with our fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Compensation & Benefits: Lead compensation planning cycles, conduct market benchmarking, and manage our benefits programs to ensure we remain competitive and equitable.
• Compliance & Policy: Ensure compliance with UK employment law, manage employee relations, and develop scalable HR policies and procedures that support our global team.
• Recruitment Operations: Partner with our talent acquisition team to streamline hiring processes and enhance our candidate experience, helping us attract top AI talent.

Your strategic vision and operational excellence will be essential in building the infrastructure to support Ultralytics\’ mission of delivering top-tier machine learning tools to the world.

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a People Operations or HR Generalist role, preferably within a high-growth tech startup or AI company.
• Deep expertise in managing modern HRIS platforms, with direct experience using Rippling being a significant advantage.
• Proven experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), equity management tools like Carta, and implementing data-driven HR initiatives.
• Strong understanding of core HR functions including performance management, compensation planning, employee relations, and UK employment law.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and HR strategies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
• A passion for building efficient systems and a proactive approach to improving the employee experience, contributing to a culture of innovation and purpose.

Culture Fit

Ultralytics is a high-performance environment for world-class talent obsessed with achieving extraordinary results. We operate at a relentless pace, demanding exceptional dedication and an unwavering commitment to excellence, guided by our mission, vision, and values. Our team thrives on audacious goals and absolute ownership. This is not a conventional workplace. If your priority is predictable comfort or a standard work-life balance over the relentless pursuit of progress, Ultralytics is not for you. We seek driven individuals prepared for the profound personal investment required to make a defining contribution to the future of AI.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Highly competitive based on experience.
• Startup Equity: Participate directly in Ultralytics growth and success.
• Hybrid Flexibility: 3 days per week in our brand-new office – 2 days remote.
• Generous Time Off: 24 days vacation, your birthday off, plus local holidays.
• Flexible Hours: Tailor your working hours to suit your productivity.
• Tech: Engage with cutting-edge AI projects.
• Gear: Brand-new Apple MacBook and Apple Display provided.
• Team: Become part of a supportive and passionate team environment.