HR Operations Team Lead

Description

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1®, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start‑up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow.

We’re building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values-driven culture. We show bold ambition. We combine leadership in innovation with excellence in execution. We are one team. We have the freedom to think differently, the opportunity to shape process and practice, an ego-free environment where people thrive on being challenged by those around them. A historic name behind us. Career-defining moments ahead.
A New Chapter Begins.

Fueled by bold ambition

Play your part in getting us on the grid.

Closing Date: 31st October 2025

As part of the People and Culture Operations team, you will lead the team delivering core HR support across the employee lifecycle. This includes onboarding, HR systems management, payroll and benefits, learning systems, and day-to-day workforce queries—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service. Working closely with the wider People and Culture team, you’ll uphold employment law and confidentiality standards while contributing proactively to broader initiatives. This role suits someone adaptable, detail-oriented, and eager to support a growing, dynamic team.

• Lead and manage team workload, priorities, and performance to ensure accurate, efficient service delivery and timely completion of tasks
• Motivate and coach the People Support team, role modeling excellence and fostering development, inclusion, and collaboration
• Oversee compliance with legal, regulatory, and process requirements, ensuring diversity and inclusion are embedded in all activities
• Manage HR systems configuration, data integrity, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Provide insights and analysis from HR and people data to inform decisions and continuous improvement and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, approvals, and coordination with external providers
• Oversee and maintain visa sponsorship processes and compliance, working closely with external partners
• Manage benefits renewal cycles, governance, and supplier relationships to ensure compliance and service quality
• Keep policies, processes, and HR Fundamentals up to date, aligned with employment legislation and best practice
• Collaborate across the People & Culture team to align on initiatives, dependencies, and the overall mission and vision

Requirements

Driven by high performance

What do you need to bring to the team?

• Experience working at management or supervisory level in a high-paced, energetic HR Shared Services or HR central support team, able to motivate, prioritise and organise workload amongst team members
• Strong understanding of HR principles, processes and practices
• Able to demonstrate being a role model of company and team vision, mission values and behaviours, positively contributing to an open and inclusive culture
• Tech savvy with sound knowledge across a range of Microsoft Office and other products, including system admin and opportunity to optimise HR systems, preferably HiBob and Service Desks
• Outstanding communication skills—able to articulate complex issue solutions and coach others
• Attention to detail, consciousness and tenacious, yet motivating and engaging in style
• UK employment law and payroll awareness to ensure and promote legal compliance; an understanding of US and German employment law and practices would be a bonus but not essential
• Able to maintain strict and absolute confidentiality at all times and curious—wanting to learn and grow

A team like no other.

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

At The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.