People Operations Lead

What we’re all about. It isn’t often you get to be part of a tech company that, since 2016, has been innovating the data analytics market in ways no-one else can. Our technology started out in FinTech, helping tackle serious criminal activity. Now, its potential is virtually limitless. Working at Quantexa isn't just intellectually stimulating. We’re a real team. Collaborating and constantly engineering better and better solutions. We’re ambitious, we think things through and we’re on a mission to discover just how far we can go. Nearly half of our colleagues come from an ethnic or religious minority background. We’re made up of people from 47 nationalities who speak over 20 languages. As a diverse mix of individuals, we make one big unstoppable team. If our incredible culture sounds like you, we’d love you to join us. The Opportunity The Regional People Lead, North America is responsible for leading and optimising People Operations across the region, ensuring consistent, compliant, and efficient delivery of employee lifecycle processes from onboarding to offboarding. The role owns regional People Operations activities including policy and handbook management, employment documentation, reward operations support, People systems administration, reporting, and Employee Relations operational support. Working closely with regional leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the role drives operational excellence, maintains accurate and controlled People documentation, and supports continuous improvement across People Operations processes. Key Responsibilities The responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with business requirements, organizational changes, and the ongoing development of the People function. Employee Lifecycle Operations Maintain documented and standardised People Operations procedures Ensure operational activities are auditable, process-driven, and continuously improved through regular review and process optimisation. Own and manage the full employee lifecycle across North America, including onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding. Ensure all People Operations processes are compliant, accurate, and delivered to a high standard. Act as the escalation point for complex operational and employee matters. Policies, Handbooks & Documentation Own document control processes for People policies, handbooks, templates, and operational documentation. Ensure version control, review cycles, approval processes, and record retention standards are maintained across People documentation. Draft, review, and maintain regional People policies, employee handbooks, and operational documentation. Ensure policies and practices remain compliant with employment legislation and aligned with company standards. Own contractual documentation and oversee sensitive employee records with absolute confidentiality. Continuously improve documentation processes and governance standards. People Systems & Process Improvement Drive continu