People Operations Lead

Preply

People Operations Lead optimizing global People Operations at Preply, managing HR processes and employee lifecycle with a focus on strategic execution and operational excellence.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeBarcelona • 🇪🇸 SpainSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optimizing People Operations, focusing on employee lifecycle management, process design, and team development in a global context. Proficient in managing visa and sponsorship processes while leveraging data to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.

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Employee Lifecycle ManagementPeople Ops Process DesignTeam Leadership and MentoringVisa and Sponsorship ManagementData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle ManagementProcess DesignData AnalysisAutomation of WorkflowsGlobal Mobility Coordination

Soft Skills

Coaching SkillsStrategic ThinkingOperational DeliveryInterpersonal Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI-Native WorkflowsLLMsAgentic Tools

Industry Keywords

People OperationsOnboardingOffboardingVisa ComplianceRelocation Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape the future operating model of People Operations at Preply as we continue scaling globally
Lead end-to-end employee lifecycle processes globally – onboarding, offboarding, contract changes
Design and scale People Ops processes and policies suited to a fast-growing, distributed global organisation
Maintaining up-to-date employee records and documentation
Act as a first point of contact for employee queries related to HR operations across your regions
Coordinate with Legal, Finance, IT, and People teams to ensure correct documentation and processes
Lead and mentor a People Ops team while remaining hands-on in day-to-day execution
Coach and develop team members, setting clear expectations and supporting high performance
Drive a high-quality employee experience through efficient, scalable, and people-centered operations
Design and own automation across People Ops workflows — identify high-frequency manual processes (onboarding triggers, contract generation, offboarding checklists) and eliminate them through tooling or scripted logic
Build and iterate on AI-native workflows — use LLMs and agentic tools to handle routine employee queries, ticket triage, and policy lookups; reduce resolution time without adding headcount
Track and report on key People Operations metrics; use data to identify gaps and drive improvements
Build strong partnerships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the business
Translate complex policies and employment requirements into clear, actionable guidance
Work effectively across international, distributed teams in a fast-paced environment
Manage UK visa and sponsorship processes, including Skilled Worker visas and right-to-work compliance
Coordinate global mobility programmes in partnership with legal and immigration vendors
Advise internal stakeholders on relocation processes and immigration requirement
Partner with team to optimize mobility processes globally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in optimizing People Operations, including employee lifecycle management, policies
Proven ability to design and scale People Ops processes in fast-growing or global environments
Experience leading and mentoring a team while remaining hands-on in execution
Strong coaching skills with a track record of developing high-performing People Ops team members
Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
Experience managing visa and sponsorship processes (e.g. Skilled Worker visas)
Familiarity with global mobility programmes and coordination with legal/immigration partners
Data-driven mindset with ability to track and improve key People metrics

Benefits

Comp & perks

A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com
Learning & Development budget and dedicated time for self-development
A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance
Access to free mental health support platforms