Head of People Operations – Global FinTech Scale-up

Location:

Barcelona (Hybrid) Sector:

Regulated FinTech / Payments

We are currently representing a high growth, multi entity General FinTech leader seeking a

Head of People Operations

. This is a senior leadership mandate for a builder-operator who can bridge the gap between high-level People Strategy and operational execution.

This isn't just a process role. It’s an architect position. You will own the entire people infrastructure for a complex, regulated global group spanning MENA, APAC, Europe, and the US.

The Mission You will lead a globally dispersed team to deliver a seamless employee experience across 15+ legal entities and 25+ EOR/PEO countries. Your goal is to ensure that as this FinTech scales, the infrastructure doesn't just hold but it thrives.

Key Execution Areas Global Infrastructure:

Ownership of the end-to-end people operating model, ensuring a consistent experience from onboarding to offboarding. Payroll & Mobility:

Senior oversight of global payroll, benefits, and complex immigration/mobility cases. Systems & Automation:

Leading a digital-first approach. You will optimize a global HRIS ecosystem, leveraging AI-enabled workflows and API integrations to drive self-service and scalability. M&A; & Expansion:





Leading the People Ops due diligence and integration for new acquisitions and entity launches. Compliance:

Managing global employment contracts, SOPs, and governance in a complex, regulated environment.

The Ideal Profile The Global Expert:

You’ve led People Ops in a fast-growing, regulated environment (FinTech, Payments, or Banking). The Tech-First Mindset:

You are a power user of modern HRIS platforms (HiBob/Workday/Deel) and understand how to use technology to automate high-touch human experiences. The Pragmatist:

You can interpret labor law across multiple jurisdictions (Europe, US, APAC) and apply it practically, not just theoretically. The Leader:

Experience scaling and developing dispersed teams of specialists. The Experience:

FinTech or Payments regulated environments is a must and experience with high and rapid growth organisations changing from Start-up to Scale-up environments.

Why This Role? This Organization is at a critical inflection point. You will have a seat at the table with the Executive Team, acting as a trusted advisor on how to scale safely and efficiently.

Ready to build the future of FinTech operations?

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