People Lead, UK
London • FullTime
Posted 4d ago
Remote Work Policy
On-site
Employment Type
FullTime
Categories
Applied AI Engineer
About the job
Modal is seeking a foundational People Lead to establish and manage the people operations for our growing London office. This role is crucial for building the people infrastructure in the UK, ensuring a positive and supportive environment as the London team expands into a core hub. You will be the primary point of contact for all employee-related matters, from onboarding new hires to addressing daily concerns, and will own the end-to-end people operations for the UK, including systems, benefits, and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Own core people operations for the London team, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, and benefits administration.
- Serve as the first point of contact for London employees on policies, benefits, pay, and people matters.
- Support London managers with team setup, performance, and people issues.
- Maintain accurate people data in HR systems and help operationalize the new HRIS locally.
- Ensure UK benefits are competitive and aligned with the local market.
- Manage the people aspects of Modal's UK presence, ensuring compliance with UK employment laws.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the London office, including space, supplies, and creating a welcoming environment.
- Organize local events, team bonding, and enhance the in-office experience.
- Coordinate with vendors and building management.
- Manage local recruiting operations for the London office, including interview logistics and candidate experience.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a People Operations or People & Talent generalist role, preferably in a fast-growing tech company.
- Working knowledge of UK employment norms, compliance, and labor laws.
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Clear and thoughtful communication skills with employees and stakeholders.
- Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Enthusiasm for being a foundational hire and building people processes from scratch.