[Hiring] Lead HR Ops Specialist @Nebius

Role Description

The Lead HR Operations Specialist is the most senior individual contributor on the HR Ops team at their location. You own HR Ops for a complex, high-growth environment and you do it with full autonomy, clear judgment, and a genuine drive to build something better than what you inherited.

• Identifying gaps, designing solutions, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring HR Ops processes scale alongside a fast-growing business.
• Broad stakeholder map: HRBPs, business leaders, Payroll, Legal, People Systems, EHS, and HR Ops peers across locations.
• Expected to be a connector as much as an executor.
• Accountable for ensuring operational infrastructure is rigorous, compliant, and fit for scale.
• Opportunity to lead global or team-wide HR Ops initiatives.
• Particularly suited to environments with data centers or mission-critical physical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Operations and Employee Lifecycle:
  • Own and execute the full employee lifecycle for your location with full autonomy.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for all HR Ops issues; resolve them with speed and accuracy.
  • Lead onboarding and offboarding for both office and data center personnel.
  • Support onboarding of new HR Ops team members.
  • Partner with HRBPs, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll, Immigration, and Legal.
  • Lead complex or high-visibility HR Ops projects.
  • Define, document, and continuously improve team standards and best practices.
• HRIS and Data Integrity:
  • Own data quality, governance, and integrity for your location in HiBob.
  • Lead the automation and AI agenda for your location.
  • Act as the operational subject matter expert for new system implementations.
  • Partner with the People Systems team to translate operational needs into scalable solutions.
• Compliance and Documentation:
  • Ensure all employee files and documentation are complete and compliant.
  • Maintain knowledge of employment law in your location.
  • Proactively identify compliance risks and bring solutions.
  • Deploy, review, and maintain HR Ops policies and process guides.
  • Support travel program administration via Navan.
• Data Center and EHS:
  • Own HR Ops for data center employees.
  • Collaborate with EHS to ensure HR Ops processes support compliance requirements.
  • Maintain knowledge of OSHA, ISO 45001, or local equivalent safety standards.
  • Ensure incident documentation and safety training records are accurate and audit-ready.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive HR Operations experience.
• Deep proficiency with HiBob or equivalent HRIS platforms.
• Experience managing multi-country or cross-jurisdictional HR Ops and compliance.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical physical infrastructure environments.
• Proven track record of implementing automations and process improvements.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Full professional English fluency, written and verbal.

Requirements

• Direct experience with EHS requirements and how they intersect with HR Ops.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ISO 45001, or equivalent safety standards.
• Experience supporting HR Ops in shift-based or 24/7 operational environments.
• Experience navigating union relations or works council obligations.
• Additional language capability relevant to the location.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages based on experience.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility and work-life balance.
• Collaborative and innovative culture.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects.
• International environment and talented teams.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment.