Full-Time

HR Operations Manager

Updated on 11/19/2024

Elastic

Elastic

1,001-5,000 employees

Search and analyze data in real-time

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Senior

Remote in UK

Remote position within the EMEA region.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of international experience in HR Operations with a direct focus on compliance, process mapping, and localizing practices
  • Proven experience in managing and leading a diverse team, providing clear direction, setting work priorities, and offering mentorship with an emphasis on team development
  • Experience working in an international organization with a strong presence in EMEA, familiar with local labor laws and regulations
  • Excellent English is required, proficiency in listening, speaking reading and writing
  • Previous experience using Workday preferred
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, along with a consistent track record of collaborating with various internal partners
  • Strong project and stakeholder leadership skills
  • Ability to effectively prioritize, project manage and perform in ambiguous environment
  • Strong analytical abilities to solve complex problems with attention to detail
  • Ability to build effective work relationships at all levels of the organization, influence behavior, and manage change
  • High degree of integrity and honesty; ability to exercise confidentiality and neutrality in complex and sensitive situations
  • A curious nature that wants to dive-in and determine the best approach to problem-solve
  • A proficiency in optimizing processes and programs with a keen understanding of the balance between structure and flexibility
  • Skill in navigating fast-paced and dynamic environments, thriving in ambiguity and devoting a diversified global view to all you do
  • You know that sometimes laughter is indeed the best solution - a sense of humor, ability to roll with the punches and adapt quickly to a changing environment is a big plus!
Responsibilities
  • Leading regional HR operational practices and processes, ranging from onboarding and offboarding, internal transfers, leaves of absence.
  • Reviewing and improving HR processes, fostering innovation and promoting scalability. Tailoring global practices and policies to localized needs, and prioritizing activities to maintain a strong foundation to sustain high growth.
  • Proactively analyzing trends and metrics and identifying needed improvements and enhancements to existing processes
  • Motivating, mentoring, and coaching a team of driven HR professionals with a focus on career development and growth.
  • Streamlining internal processes by bringing consistency, standardization, automation and scalability
  • Leading the team’s execution in ServiceNow against critical metrics to ensure a seamless employee experience when handling employee questions and providing HR support
  • Managing regional and global operational process improvements projects which are critical to supporting HR’s focus on delivering a frictionless employee experience
  • Partnering cross-functionally with teams like Benefits, Employee Success, Workplace to review existing policies and processes for time off, leave of absence including sick leave, as well as occupational health.

Elastic provides search-powered solutions that help businesses search, analyze, and visualize data in real-time. Its main product, Elasticsearch, is a search engine that can be used in the cloud or on-premises, allowing organizations to manage large volumes of data effectively. This capability is essential for making informed decisions and improving operational efficiency. Elastic serves a wide range of clients, including large enterprises and government agencies across various industries such as technology, healthcare, and finance. Unlike many competitors, Elastic offers flexible deployment options, including a hosted service (Elastic Cloud) and on-premises solutions, along with orchestration subscriptions for centralized management. The company's goal is to empower organizations to harness their data for better insights and decision-making through a subscription-based model that ensures predictable revenue.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$157.6M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Elastic's recent launch of Playground and Search AI Lake demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead in the AI and data analytics space.
  • Recognition with the 2024 EMA Allstars award for AI-assisted observability highlights Elastic's industry leadership and potential for continued growth.
  • Strategic acquisitions, like that of Elastic Agency by IVE Group, expand Elastic's market reach and service offerings, enhancing its competitive edge.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive SaaS market requires Elastic to continuously innovate to maintain its market position and avoid being overshadowed by larger players.
  • Integration challenges from acquisitions, such as that of Elastic Agency, could pose risks to operational efficiency and company culture.

What makes Elastic unique

  • Elastic's flagship product, Elasticsearch, offers unparalleled real-time search and data analysis capabilities, setting it apart from competitors in the SaaS market.
  • The company's diverse deployment options, including Elastic Cloud and Elastic On-Prem, provide flexibility that caters to a wide range of client needs.
  • Elastic's focus on security analytics and business analytics, combined with its robust subscription-based model, ensures a steady revenue stream and high client retention.

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Benefits

Fully paid health coverage for you and your family

Flexible location and schedule for most roles.

Generous number of vacation days each year

20+ additional shut it down days

Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave, plus generous family formation benefits.

40 hours each year to use toward volunteering

Double your charitable giving