Senior Manager of HR Operations
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This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.
THE ROLE
The Senior Manager, HR Operations – EMEA is a critical leader within our high-growth, fast-paced technology environment. This role leads a regional HR Operations team dedicated to delivering a seamless, human-centered employee experience that scales with our business. The leader will drive operational excellence through process optimization, automation, data insights, and a strong continuous-improvement mindset.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across the EMEA employment landscape, thrives in ambiguity, and can build agile, scalable solutions that support rapid organizational growth. This role requires exceptional partnership with HRBPs, COEs, Legal, Payroll, and global HR Operations counterparts to create a consistent, tech-driven people experience across the region.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own and optimize a regional portfolio of HR services, using KPIs, SLAs, and balanced scorecards to ensure efficiency, quality, and scalability.
- Use data to make clear, confident decisions, defining metrics, uncovering insights, and driving measurable improvements in service delivery.
- Lead root-cause analysis and structured problem solving, removing friction and simplifying end-to-end processes across the region.
- Champion continuous improvement, piloting new ideas, iterating quickly, and building a team culture grounded in curiosity, experimentation, and operational discipline.
- Design and articulate user journeys, mapping how employees and managers experience HR services and using these insights to guide roadmap decisions.
- Provide strong communication and stakeholder partnership, translating complex issues into clear narratives and aligning teams around priorities and actions.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Ability to navigate complexity across countries, cultures, and regulatory environments.
- Analytical and data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- Deep experience managing HR operations using KPIs, SLAs, and scorecards.
- Ability to translate complicated information into simple and easily understood messaging.
- Proven ability to lead transformation, scale processes, and deliver operational excellence.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence across functions and regions.
- Continuous improvement orientation; curious, iterative, and action-oriented.
- Advanced experience transacting in Workday and ticketing systems (ServiceNow experience a plus).
- Comfort with ambiguity, rapid change, and high-velocity decision-making.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
- Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
- Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.
OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:
We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.
JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST.
BRING YOUR BOLD.
BRING YOUR FLASH.