AVP, HR Operations & Transformation

Nexxen•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nexxen is a global advertising technology company connecting advertisers, agencies, and publishers across screens and formats. As we continue to scale, our People function must be as efficient, consistent, and experience-driven as the technology we build. We are seeking a VP, HR Operations & Transformation to own and elevate our global HR operating model. This is an executive leadership role responsible for the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding and for ensuring our People infrastructure is built for scale, compliance, and simplicity. This role serves as the executive sponsor and strategic owner of three core pillars: Total Rewards, People Operations, and HRIS & Analytics. You will provide strategic direction and executive oversight across all three, partnering closely with the functional leaders within each area to drive cohesion, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will report directly to the CPO and will be expected to show up as a peer to other functional leaders bringing data, structure, and executive-level perspective to every conversation.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with significant time in senior roles spanning HR Operations, Total Rewards, and/or HR Transformation.
Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing Total Rewards functions including compensation, benefits, and payroll in a global environment.
Proven track record leading large-scale HRIS implementations or HR digital transformation initiatives.
Strong knowledge of global labor law compliance and operational risk management.
Experience building and scaling People processes in high-growth or complex, multi-regional environments.
Strong executive presence and ability to influence and advise at the C-suite level.
Track record of leading and developing HR teams across multiple functional areas.
Clear, concise communicator who can simplify complexity and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing People functions through M&A, rapid scaling, or organizational restructuring.
Background in building data governance frameworks and People analytics infrastructure.
Familiarity with ad-tech or media technology environments.

Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight of the global Total Rewards function including compensation, benefits, payroll, and global mobility ensuring programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with Nexxen’s compensation philosophy.
Partner with the Total Rewards team to define and evolve the overall compensation philosophy, job architecture, and pay structures; bring recommendations to the CPO and executive leadership for approval.
Serve as executive escalation point for complex, cross-functional Total Rewards decisions including equity programs, executive comp, and global mobility.
Ensure the Total Rewards team has the resources, direction, and cross-functional access needed to execute effectively at scale.
Review, streamline, and enhance global People processes across the entire employee lifecycle onboarding, performance cycles, mobility, and offboarding.
Champion an employee-first mindset, ensuring every process feels intuitive, consistent, and frictionless across all regions.
Leverage AI and automation to modernize workflows and drive scalability and global consistency.
Build and elevate the operations function across all purview areas
Unite the team, clarify roles and responsibilities and establish strong goals to work towards
Leverage the team in setting a strategic HR Calendar across key cyclical processes with a streamlined programmatic lens.
Drive accountability, sense of urgency, and strong operational rigor to ensure exceptional delivery.
Own the roadmap and optimization of Nexxen’s HRIS and integrated People systems, ensuring they function as the single source of truth for People data.
Drive AI adoption across the People function, ensuring tools are fully utilized and integrated into daily workflows.
Establish strong data governance practices to support accurate, compliant, and real-time analytics across all People programs.
Ensure all People operational workflows meet local, state, federal, and international employment requirements while preserving business agility.
Build documentation, controls, and audit-ready processes across the People Operations function.
Maintain and update policies, procedures, and employee handbooks globally.
Guide the People function through system and process transformations with clear communication, structured change management, and high stakeholder engagement.
Provide executive oversight of vendor relationships across brokers, payroll providers, and HR technology partners, ensuring strong ROI and service levels.
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and business leaders to embed new processes and drive sustainable adoption.