About Us
Here at Hydrogen Group, we start by asking the tougher questions. Our purpose as a total staffing solutions provider is to empower our candidates, clients, and employees to thrive in their changing worlds.
We’re passionate about providing the best, tailored staffing solutions to our clients—which means we also offer some of the most exciting opportunities for ambitious individuals like you. We’ve doubled down on hiring the best of the best, giving you access to a high-performance environment, and a culture that challenges and supports you in equal measure.
At Hydrogen, your future is yours—and we empower you to own it. Our adult-to-adult culture is anchored in our “I own my FUTURE” vision, which focuses on six key areas: Goals, Performance, Rewards, Wellbeing, Time, and Culture.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking an Operations Lead to be a driving force behind our people experience in EMEA. This is a role for someone passionate about people, culture, and building a sense of community across the business.
You’ll play a central part in the entire employee lifecycle, from how we attract and hire talent all the way through to how we support, develop, engage, and, when the time comes, offboard with care and professionalism.
You will also help define and deliver the heartbeat of our internal culture, ensuring Hydrogen is a place where people feel connected, supported, and proud to belong.
You will report directly to the EMEA COO, with mentorship and support from the Head of Strategic Change and Operations and EA to the Group, giving you strong visibility, guidance, and influence across the organisation.
You will excel in this role if you:
- Have proven operations and people expertise, ideally with experience in internal recruitment
- Are passionate about people, wellbeing, and creating a positive, inclusive culture
- Enjoy supporting with the organisation and coordination of company events
- Are naturally collaborative and able to build strong relationships across teams
- Thrive in a scale-up environment where you can bring structure, creativity, and new ideas
- Love improving processes and enhancing the everyday employee experience
- Want to learn commercial skills and thrive in a client-centric environment.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Manage and refine our internal recruitment process across EMEA
- Partner with hiring managers to shape role requirements and interview processes
- Deliver a high-impact onboarding experience that sets people up for success
People Development & Engagement
- Support employee development through structured initiatives and meaningful conversations
- Champion wellbeing, engagement, and a collaborative working culture
Culture, Community & Operations
- Act as a cultural ambassador, ensuring our values are felt in everyday operations
- Help create opportunities for connection across London, Edinburgh, and wider EMEA teams
- Ensure internal communications, celebrations, and recognition moments are thoughtful and consistent
- Work closely with leadership to keep culture aligned with business goals and operational priorities
HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
- Oversee HR processes, documentation, systems, and compliance across the region, covering all stages of the employee lifecycle.
- Drive continuous improvement in our operations and the support we provide to our people.
Why Join Us?
- A role with real influence in shaping the culture and experience of a global business
- High visibility and direct impact on how teams feel, operate, and connect
- A blend of people operations and creative culture-building
- Supportive leadership, mentorship, and clear long-term growth opportunities
- A vibrant, friendly environment where your ideas will genuinely shape the future
- If you’re passionate about people, energised by creating culture, and excited to help build the fabric of a growing global business, we’d love to hear from you.
