Global HR Lead

BambooHR

Global HR Lead acting as the operational engine of an AI-powered consultancy. Architecting HR infrastructure and driving compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Audit and systematically address critical HR gaps, building foundational 'roads' for policies and processes across the UK, US, and APAC.
Lead our AI-first approach to HR, specifically leveraging agentic workflows to automate the employee lifecycle instead of scaling headcount.
Ensure 100% legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions, serving as the senior expert for UK employment law and US-specific requirements.
Fully operationalize our HRIS (BambooHR), implementing data standards and real-time dashboards to provide actionable executive insights.
Act as a strategic advisor to the C-suite on people priorities, M&A integration, and benefits harmonization during our global expansion.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience building or transforming a global HR function from scratch within a scale-up or high-growth consultancy.
You are a 'roll your sleeves up' leader who thrives in a fast-paced 'building site' environment rather than a polished corporate setting.
Deep experience with HRIS platforms (preferably BambooHR) and a forward-thinking approach to AI integration.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to push back on initiatives where legally or operationally necessary.

Benefits

Comp & perks

High Autonomy: A rare opportunity to build a global HR function your way, with direct C-suite access and no legacy red tape.
Innovative Culture: Be at the forefront of the 'intelligent front office' movement, integrating AI agents into core HR operations.

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Hard Skills & Tools

HRISBambooHRAI integrationdata standardsreal-time dashboardslegal complianceemployee lifecycle automationM&A integrationbenefits harmonizationglobal HR function transformation

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementleadershipstrategic advisingadaptabilityproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationinitiativecritical thinkingresilience