Senior People Operations Specialist, UK

At Verda, we're building a fully featured European AI cloud - with everything needed to train, experiment with, and deploy AI models at scale. We are a full‑stack AI infrastructure company, meaning we design, operate, and optimize the compute powering modern AI workloads across training and inference. Our infrastructure runs on 100% renewable energy, helping build a more sustainable AI ecosystem. Join Verda while it's still being built - not once it's finished.

As we continue to grow internationally, we are looking for a Senior People Operations Specialist (HR Manager) to help scale and strengthen our People Operations function. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys combining operational excellence with continuous improvement. You will ensure our People processes run smoothly, support employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle, and help build the systems, workflows, and structures that enable Verda to scale efficiently.

Working closely with the Head of People Operations, you will play a key role in creating a seamless employee experience while driving operational improvements across People systems, payroll, compliance, and employee administration.

Your Responsibilities

• You will own and continuously improve core People Operations processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring a seamless experience from onboarding through offboarding.
• You will manage employment administration, maintain accurate employee records, and coordinate payroll and benefits processes with internal and external partners.
• You will act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on People policies, processes, and employment‑related matters while ensuring a high‑quality employee experience.
• As Verda grows, you will help build scalable ways of working by improving People systems, automating workflows, and strengthening operational processes.
• You will identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve data quality, and enhance the employee experience through better tools and processes.
• You will also support compliance efforts, maintain high standards of data privacy and documentation, and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure our People Operations function scales effectively.

Your key competencies

• 5+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Administration, or a similar HR role
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR administration practices
• Experience supporting payroll and benefits processes
• Experience working with HR systems and HRIS platforms (e.g., HiBob)
• Proven ability to improve processes, drive operational excellence, and support organizational growth
• Strong attention to detail combined with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Service‑oriented approach with a focus on employee experience
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of outcomes

Nice to have

• Experience in a technology, cloud, AI, or scale‑up environment
• Experience supporting international or multi‑country teams
• Experience working with EOR/PEO providers
• Experience implementing HR systems or process improvements
• Experience using AI or automation to improve operational efficiency

Practicalities

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Hybrid mode: 3 days per week in the London office
• Employment type: Full‑time and permanent
• Reporting line: Head of People Operations

What's Next

We're building fast and this role needs the right person behind it. There's no artificial deadline, but when we find who we're looking for, we move. If this sounds like your next move, apply now. Please submit your application through our Careers page. We don't accept applications sent by email.