Vice President of HR Operations

Vice President of HR Operations

The Vice President of HR Operations at Harbor Global serves as a strategic enterprise leader responsible for building, optimizing, and scaling a global HR operations ecosystem that supports a complex, fast-moving professional services organization. This role oversees the full spectrum of HR operations including global payroll, HRIS, total rewards, talent processes, international compliance, workforce analytics, and employee service deliveryensuring all systems, programs, and processes are efficient, integrated, and aligned with Harbor Global's strategic priorities. The VP partners closely with the CHRO and executive leadership team to translate global business strategy into operational plans, drive data-driven decision making, enhance the worldwide employee experience, and lead continuous improvement and automation across all regions. As a transformational global leader, the VP champions operational rigor, cross-functional alignment, and innovation to deliver a scalable HR foundation that accelerates organizational performance across Harbor Global's professional services footprint.

This is a fully remote position that can be worked from the United States or Canada located in the Atlantic, Eastern or Central Time zone.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Lead the design and execution of a global HR operations strategy that supports Harbor Global's professional services business model and long-term growth.
• Build and maintain a scalable, integrated HR operations infrastructure including systems, processes, global payroll operations, and service delivery modelsacross all regions.
• Partner closely with the CHRO and executive leadership to align HR operations with company objectives, workforce planning, and organizational priorities.
• Drive a global HR operating cadence that brings consistency, accuracy, and efficiency to HR processes and payroll cycles, while respecting regional nuances.

Global Systems, Technology & Data

Total Rewards, Payroll & Compliance

Service Delivery & Employee Experience

Cross-Functional & Global Partnership

Required Qualifications :

Leadership & Strategic Skills

Technical & Analytical Skills

Personal Attributes

About Us :

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 800+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.