Full-Time

Human Resources Manager

Operations

Posted on 5/9/2026

Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial

10,001+ employees

Global financial services: insurance, asset management.

No salary listed

Londonderry, UK

Hybrid

Hybrid model; based in Letterkenny office.

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • 6–8+ years of experience in HR operations roles within a global or multinational organization supporting Europe or EMEA
  • Solid understanding of European labour laws, local employment practices, and regional compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated success in driving process improvement and operational change
  • Strong operational and analytical capability, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and risk management
  • Confident people leader with the ability to develop, coach, and motivate high‑performing teams
  • Customer‑focused and pragmatic, with a solution‑oriented approach to problem solving
  • Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment, managing competing priorities effectively
  • Strong communicator, able to partner effectively across the People Team and the wider business
  • Flexible and resilient, with the ability to work effectively with global, geographically dispersed teams across multiple time zones
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred
Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop a team of HR Operations professionals based in Letterkenny and London, overseeing day‑to‑day HR service delivery and driving continuous improvement across processes, systems, and controls. The role ensures consistent, compliant HR operations aligned with local and regional employment practices.
  • Lead end‑to‑end HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, compensation updates, leave administration, and offboarding, with a focus on Europe and EMEA.
  • Partner closely with People Business Leaders, Centers of Excellence (COEs), Payroll, Benefits, Technology, and external vendors supporting business needs while maintaining operational consistency.
  • Manage and develop an HR Operations team, promoting a strong service‑delivery, employee‑experience mindset, and operational excellence.
  • Ensure HR transactions are executed accurately, consistently, and in compliance with local European labor laws, consultation obligations, and regional employment practices.
  • Drive process standardization, documentation, and optimization. Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and scale HR processes.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex HR operational issues and employee queries across multiple countries.
  • Maintain strong employee data integrity, support audits and internal controls, and manage operational risk across the region.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in a regulated or financial services environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of Workday, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Office 365, with the ability to leverage systems to drive consistency, compliance, and process improvement.
  • HR certification (e.g., CIPD or equivalent)
  • Western European language skills.

Prudential Financial provides a broad suite of global financial services, including life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, pension and retirement services, and asset management, targeted at individuals and institutions. Its products work by collecting premiums or fees and investing assets to fund insurance payouts, retirement Income, and growth opportunities; it also offers tailored financial planning and asset management services that align with long-term goals. The company differentiates itself through its wide range of products and services that span protection, savings, and investment needs, its institutional capabilities, and a focus on building long-term relationships with clients. Its goal is to help clients achieve financial security and sustainable growth over time by preparing for the future with comprehensive planning and investment strategies.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Newark, New Jersey

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 EPS hit $3.61, beating estimates by 15.34%.
  • Lifetime income study boosts annuities demand in US, UK, Japan.
  • AI integration counters Ping An, enhances customer service efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Gibraltar Life faces probe for dozens of fund mishandling cases.
  • Prudential of Japan extends sales suspension 180 days to May 2026.
  • Shareholders reject Chairman-CEO split at May 12 meeting.

What makes Prudential Financial unique

  • Prudential leads lifetime income research, cutting retirement costs 20% via annuities.
  • Appointed Bob Bastian as chief data and AI officer on April 10, 2026.
  • Manages $1.6 trillion assets across US, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

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