Global Head of HR Ops

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London, Greater London, England
Senior level
Fashion • News + Entertainment • Sports
The Role
As the Global Head of HR Ops, you will oversee all HR operations and technology, ensuring efficient processes and enhancing employee experience while maintaining compliance. You'll lead HR Operations and HRIS teams, report to the SVP of People, and collaborate with senior leadership to align HR with strategic goals.
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Who We Are:

The world's top sports betting and lottery brands choose OpenBet as their partner for world class content, leading tech and tailored service. We have their back, so they’re ready with exciting, memorable and safe sports betting experiences to entertain billions of players worldwide.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

Based in either London or Athens

The Team

OpenBet is sport. The world's top sports betting brands choose OpenBet as their partner for world class content, leading tech and tailored services. We have their back. So they’re ready with exciting, memorable and safe sports betting experiences, to entertain millions of players worldwide.
OpenBet’s mission is to power growth and player engagement for operators through a global betting ecosystem that delivers at scale, at speed, at every great sports event. Our 1000 talented colleagues are the market's top team. We achieve billions of bets in a season; 60,000+ per second (more transactions than Amazon on Prime Day); 100% uptime (zero Superbowl crashes!) and we're built on 25 years of imaginative technology that is iterated daily.
The Goal

As the Head of HR Operations you will play a pivotal leadership role being responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR operations and HR technology.

This role ensures efficient and consistent HR processes across the organization, enhances the employee experience, and drives continuous process improvement. By leveraging HR technology and data management, you will provide valuable insights and support decision-making, while maintaining compliance with global and local regulations.

You will lead the global HR Operations and HRIS team, reporting to the SVP of People and collaborate closely with senior leadership to align HR operations with the company’s strategic goals.

The Player

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees preferred

  • 10+ years of HR operations and systems experience in roles responsible for operational excellence, HRIS, and global HR practices

  • Proven track record of leading large, complex HR operations and systems

  • Experience working within a service delivery model, leveraging synergies to ensure HR efficiency

  • Knowledge of Human Resources practices with a global perspective and the ability to make decisions related to human capital on a global scale

  • Proven experience with mergers and acquisitions, especially integrations, including knowledge of how these situations affect HR and HR tech

  • Demonstrated ability to leverage technology throughout the HR function, with strong working knowledge of HCM systems. Capability with multiple HCM systems preferred.

  • Background in process improvement, with preference for expertise in Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other lean operations frameworks is preferable.

What’s the Score?

What we can offer YOU: 

  • Attractive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace 
  • The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis as you and our business continues to develop & grow 
  • Tangible and genuine development - at OpenBet, you can take your career where you want it to go! 
  • And if that’s not enough; enjoy flexibleworking whilst we provide you with the guidance and developmentskills you need to progress and enhance your career 
  • We have a collaborative office environment with our team members in office 3 days per week. 

At OpenBet, we celebrate diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every voice is valued and respected. We're committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of humanity, embracing individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities. Join us in shaping the future of iGaming, where diversity isn't just celebrated—it's celebrated.

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Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices. Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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The Company
HQ: Beverly Hills, CA
11,131 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1898

What We Do

Endeavor, formerly WME | IMG, is a global leader in sports, entertainment and fashion operating in more than 30 countries. Named one of Fortune’s 25 Most Important Private Companies, Endeavor is the parent of a number of subsidiaries with leadership positions in their respective industries, including WME, IMG and UFC. Collectively, Endeavor specializes in talent representation and management; brand strategy, activation and licensing; media sales and distribution; and event management.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and allyship the way we do anything. Fiercely and Fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture we endeavor to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.

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