SVP People Operations

Applied Intuition Inc.; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior HR Leader to shape the People Operations strategy. This fixed-term contract role focuses on enhancing the employee lifecycle and driving HR excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of senior HR leadership experience, especially in global contexts, and a strong background in compensation, benefits, and policy design. By fostering an inclusive culture, you will guide the organization towards achieving its goals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Career growth through development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a senior HR leadership role supporting a global workforce.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions at a global level.
• Strong HRIS knowledge and experience in utilizing AI and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People Operations strategy and ensure compliance with policies.
• Design and execute compensation and benefits agendas.
• Oversee mergers and acquisitions from a people perspective.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Mergers and acquisitions knowledge

People process design experience

Compensation and benefits expertise

HRIS knowledge

Coaching and mentoring

Education

CIPD membership

Job description

Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

At Everway (formerly n2y/Texthelp), our goal is to lead the world in Neurotechnology software, helping transform the way we understand and are understood.

We’re a global community of over 500 team members spanning seven countries, including the UK, USA, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Australia, and New Zealand. By understanding and addressing the unique needs of each individual, we're creating a world where differences are recognized and valued. A world where everyone can thrive.

We can only achieve our goals and continue to grow by having high performing people in our team, people who share our goals and are passionate about our mission. We pride ourselves on our core values that are embedded within our culture. These are to be curious, have courage, and commit fully.

Join us at Everway - together, we can unlock the full potential of every mind.

About the role

A member of the Leadership team, reporting to the Chief People Officer, the SVP People Operations, is a high-impact role responsible for shaping and implementing the people strategy to support business objectives. Leading the People Operations team, this role is responsible for the employee life cycle experience, from onboarding through the entire employee journey ensuring the highest standards of service and professionalism at all times.

You will ensure the delivery of an exceptional HR service to all employees, maintaining HR policies and processes that are best in class and meet regulatory standards.

This is a fixed‑term contract (FTC) expected to last approximately 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on the People Operations strategy and priorities supporting the achievement of business OKRs
• Lead the design and execution of the compensation and benefits agenda to ensure a C&B offer which supports employees at all life stages, conducting regular benchmarking to ensure competitiveness with an initial focus on harmonisation
• Develop people‑centric policies, procedures and solutions with a focus on quality and ensuring a great employee experience aligned with our values
• Oversee mergers and acquisitions from a people perspective ensuring global compliance within a fast paced environment
• Ensure all policies and procedures are legally compliant, focusing on making these as global as possible, as local as necessary and designing guiding principles where necessary
• Oversee the accurate and efficient delivery of HR services throughout the employee life cycle with a focus on continuous improvement of these
• Oversee restructuring and organisational change activities to ensure compliance with local legislation
• Oversee the HR Business Partner team to ensure strong partnership with the business, positioning HR as central to decision making relating to people
• Act as subject matter expert and advisor on complex ER issues
• Develop and maintain usage of HR information systems to ensure the production of accurate and high quality information
• Evolve the people dashboard which supports leaders in making data‑driven decisions in relation to people
• Drive employee engagement, gauging employee sentiment throughout the year and identifying key actions to improve the employee experience
• Support the D&I agenda and play a key role in the creation and execution of the strategy across the organisation
• Upskill managers in addressing and solving their people issues in a proactive manner which supports our position as an equal opportunity employer where people are treated with dignity and respect
• Develop relevant external relationships which support the further evolution of the People Operations agenda
• Proactively deliver day to day work in line with the People strategy, maintaining operational excellence and HR compliance with statutory requirements

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years recent experience in a senior HR leadership role, supporting a global workforce
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, preferably at a global level
• Design and delivery of people processes and policies
• In‑depth knowledge and experience in compensation and benefits, including job evaluation, salary and reward benchmarking and review
• Strong HRIS knowledge and experience utilising AI and automation in people operations processesCommercially minded with the ability to build and nurture strong partnerships
• Experienced coach, mentor and leader
• CIPD membership

Please submit your application on our website by Monday 19th January 2026.

Please note: applications may close early due to high demand, so early submission is encouraged.

Join our team and enjoy a competitive salary with bonus opportunities, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. We offer flexible time off plans, career growth through development programs, and a collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas matter. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of a company that invests in your success!

We are committed to providing a Drug‑Free Workplace for all employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the first day of employment. The Company holds a UK visa sponsorship licence, but due to upcoming government changes to skilled worker sponsorship, we will prioritise applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship will only be considered if no suitable candidate is found after six weeks.

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