Dynamic Head of People Operations

Laminar Projects is an award-winning consultancy focused on improving construction project delivery through technology and people. They emphasize a culture of kindness, authenticity, continuous learning, and human flourishing, aiming to digitize construction and create a positive societal impact.

Location: Remote (EU)

Responsibilities

• Lead core People Operations at scale, including employee lifecycle management, global compensation and benefits, policy frameworks, compliance, governance, and visa and immigration processes.
• Build and optimise HR systems and tools to drive efficiency, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Develop meaningful people analytics, KPIs, and reports to inform leadership decisions and enable proactive workforce planning.
• Create scalable, repeatable solutions, templates, and operating models to support a growing, distributed organisation.
• Own and evolve development and performance review processes, ensuring clear expectations, meaningful feedback, and strong performance as the organisation scales.

Requirements

• Deep expertise across core HR disciplines, with a strong grounding in UK employment law, policies, and compliance.
• Practical experience owning UK employment compliance frameworks and immigration sponsorship obligations (e.g., Skilled Worker licence management).
• Experience operating in scaling organisations (e.g., 20→300, 20→400+).
• Solid experience in compensation strategy and benchmarking to ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and transparent pay frameworks.
• Proven experience leading and advising on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, grievances, performance management (PIPs), and terminations, with sound judgment and a strong compliance lens.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on location and capability.
• Paid Annual + statutory Bank Holidays.
• Pension (Match contribution up to 7%).
• Private health insurance.
• Discretionary bonus scheme for all team members.
• Flexibility in work hours and location.
• Access to coaching, mentoring, well-being support, and development opportunities.
• Supportive, meritocratic environment with opportunities for rapid growth.
• Long-term impact focus on solving construction delivery issues.

Additional Information

• Laminar Projects values diverse experiences and perspectives.
• Applicants are encouraged to explain their motivation and potential impact in their application.
• Initial application process includes an introductory call with key leaders.