NFP, an Aon company · 1 month ago
Global HR Operations Leader
NFP Corp is a newly independent wealth management firm seeking a Global HR Operations Leader to ensure seamless delivery of global HR services. This role will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of HR systems, particularly Workday, while enhancing operational excellence across various HR functions.
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Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of Workday implementation and ongoing optimization, from design and configuration through testing, deployment, and continuous improvement
Serve as the Workday subject matter expert and hands-on owner of system architecture, configuration, data migration, integrations, and enhancements
Build and maintain strong governance practices, including change management, release management, security roles, data quality, and documentation standards
Use Workday to modernize and simplify HR operations—improving workflows, increasing self-service adoption, and elevating the employee and manager experience
Identify manual processes ripe for automation and deploy solutions that improve efficiency and reduce operational risk
Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and business leaders to ensure system design supports operational needs, compliance requirements, and future organizational growth
Oversee and optimize core Workday modules—including HCM, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, Payroll, and Integrations—to ensure they meet evolving global needs
Build and scale global HR service delivery models, ensuring consistency, compliance, and high-quality support
Oversee core HR administration processes, including onboarding/offboarding, data management, employee lifecycle transactions, and case/ticket management
Lead process design for an integrated organization and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business needs and regulatory requirements
Manage the operational side of global compensation, including pay structures, salary ranges, benchmarking, and data integrity within Workday
Partner with Total Rewards to support compensation cycles, reviews, and governance
Oversee end-to-end global payroll and benefits operations across the USA, Canada, and the UK, ensuring accuracy, compliance, strong controls, and seamless coordination with Finance
Ensure strong vendor management, compliance, and accurate, timely payroll delivery
Lead a team responsible for HR systems, HR services, and HR operations across multiple countries
Coach and mentor team members, instilling accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
10+ years of progressive HR operations experience, with at least 5 years leading global HR operations or HRIS functions
Proven ability to lead system deployments, integrations, releases, and architecture decisions
Strong understanding of global HR processes, compliance, employment laws, and payroll/benefits frameworks within the USA, Canada and the UK
Demonstrated success building scalable HR workflows, shared services, and data governance programs
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and decisions
Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Experience managing HR operations across multiple countries
A mindset that balances strategic thinking with a willingness to roll up your sleeves
Preferred
Master's degree in HR, Business, or related field
Hands-on experience with Workday implementation and/or management strongly preferred; experience with other HRIS platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, ADP) also valuable
Benefits
PTO & paid holidays
401(k) with match
Exclusive discount programs
Health & wellness programs
Company
NFP, an Aon company
NFP, an Aon company, helps companies and individuals address today’s most significant Risk Capital and Human Capital challenges.
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$948.45MKey Investors
HPS Investment Partners
2023-12-20Acquired
2018-05-10Post Ipo Equity· $198.45M
2017-02-17Post Ipo Equity· $750M
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