VP, Global HR Operations

🕒 September 30

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $206k - $290k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Human Resources (HR)

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D-Wave

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1999

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏥 Healthcare

Consulting • Logistics • Healthcare

D-Wave is a practical quantum computing company that provides cutting-edge solutions for businesses and researchers to solve complex optimization problems. Its products include a quantum cloud service, quantum computers, and a suite of tools designed for rapid quantum development. D-Wave's systems are built specifically for commercial use, enabling organizations across various industries to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and innovate using quantum technology.

📋 Description

• Define and execute the global HR Operations strategy aligned with business priorities • Evolve the HR operating model, governance, and service delivery for a growing global workforce • Lead operational readiness for global expansion, acquisitions, reorganizations, and strategic initiatives • Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and operational excellence across HR • Own the roadmap for the HR technology ecosystem, including HRIS and supporting platforms • Drive automation, AI adoption, self-service, and process improvements • Partner with IT, Finance, and Payroll to deliver integrated systems, reliable people data, and actionable analytics • Ensure governance of HR systems, employee data, reporting, security, and compliance • Lead global employee lifecycle operations, including onboarding, internal mobility, immigration, leaves, relocations, and offboarding • Standardize global processes while ensuring compliance with local employment requirements • Improve HR service delivery for employees and managers • Maintain audit readiness, operational controls, and oversight of HR data and transactions • Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and champion responsible AI use across HR • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing global HR Operations team • Establish priorities, service standards, metrics, and accountability • Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution to deliver measurable business outcomes

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • 12+ years of progressive HR experience • 5+ years leading global HR Operations, HR technology, HRIS, or shared services in complex multinational organizations • Experience building and scaling global HR operating models and transforming HR service delivery in high-growth environments • Expertise in global HR operations, compliance, governance, workforce administration, data privacy, and HR technology • Experience leading HR technology strategy, HRIS modernization, automation, AI, and digital transformation initiatives • Experience leading global teams and supporting employees across multiple countries and employment models • Strong executive partnership and influence across HR, IT, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and business leaders • Experience managing enterprise HR technology portfolios, strategic vendors, and operational budgets • Experience supporting global expansion, acquisitions, organizational change, or business transformation is preferred • Experience in technology, software, deep tech, or other high-growth global organizations is preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Company ownership/equity • Competitive pay • Bonus • Perks • Benefits • Career growth and empowerment opportunities

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