People Operations Manager in City of London

Yondr is a disruptor. We challenge convention and simplify complexity. A global developer, owner‑operator and service provider of data centers, we deliver complex data center capacity needs for the world’s largest tech companies. Our exponential growth sees us looking for extraordinary people to help accelerate us towards our vision: a tomorrow without constraints. But we can’t do this without you.

Role Overview

The People Operations Manager is a critical member of the People (HR) team, responsible for executing the People strategy in alignment with organizational objectives. Reporting to the Director of People Operations, this role collaborates closely with leadership, senior managers and employees to provide tactical HR support. The role handles regional benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, payroll oversight and compliance with labour laws and company policies. A proactive, data‑driven approach and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization are essential to ensuring a positive employee experience while maintaining operational and regulatory excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Payroll
  • Serve as the main point of contact for payroll inputs, ensuring accurate and timely submission of employee data (new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, overtime, leave and deductions) to payroll providers.
  • Validate payroll outputs by auditing data, reconciling discrepancies and partnering with Finance and payroll vendors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Ensure correct setup of employees within payroll systems, reflecting national and local regulations (tax codes, leave accruals and benefit eligibility).
  • Maintain compliance with local labour laws and taxation requirements across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
  • Conduct regular payroll audits to minimise errors, ensure timely filings and mitigate compliance risks.
• Benefits Administration
  • Manage the full employee benefits lifecycle – enrolments, changes, terminations, renewals and ongoing administration.
  • Act as primary liaison with benefits providers, brokers and vendors to ensure accurate data and timely issue resolution.
  • Administer benefits in compliance with country‑specific legislation and GDPR requirements for employee data.
  • Provide employees with clear and timely support on benefit plans, coverage and eligibility.
  • Conduct periodic benefits audits to ensure accuracy, cost‑effectiveness and legal compliance.
  • Partner with Finance to reconcile benefits invoices and manage relevant reporting.
• Onboarding & Offboarding
  • Oversee the end‑to‑end onboarding process, ensuring accurate payroll and benefits setup for new joiners.
  • Deliver Day 1 orientation sessions to introduce new hires to company culture, policies, benefits and HR systems.
  • Manage offboarding, ensuring compliance with local employment laws, timely processing of final pay, benefit cessation and system access removal.
  • Partner with IT, Finance and Workplace teams to ensure smooth operational transitions.
• Employee Relations
  • Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and managers, ensuring fair and consistent handling of workplace issues.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance, conduct and engagement matters.
  • Support investigations into employee concerns in line with company policy and local employment regulations.
  • Track employee relations cases to identify patterns and support proactive HR interventions.
• Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to local and regional employment legislation and company policies.
  • Maintain required registrations and documentation related to payroll, benefits and employment compliance.
  • Develop, update and communicate HR policies aligned with EMEA legal standards.
  • Conduct regular compliance audits and provide advice to managers on policy interpretation.
• HR Operations
  • Collaborate with Centres of Excellence (COEs) in compensation, benefits and talent acquisition to deliver seamless HR services.
  • Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends and recommend workforce solutions.
  • Support additional People Team initiatives and projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• 6+ years’ experience in HR Operations or Payroll & Benefits, ideally within a fast‑paced, international organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Proven HR experience across the EMEA region, with strong knowledge of local employment and benefits legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage payroll and benefits vendor relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative, solutions‑oriented approach.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities, with a results‑driven approach.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applicants interested in joining Yondr Group are considered from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, neurodivergence, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any information you provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential manner, and will not be used in any manner that could influence hiring decisions.