Head Of Global Hr Operations

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime.

More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow:

The Head of Global HR Operations will lead the evolution of the Company's global HR operating model, ensuring HR operations, technology, governance, and service delivery scale effectively as the business grows globally.

Building on a strong foundation, this leader will modernize HR through technology, process simplification, strong governance, and operational excellence, delivering a seamless employee experience across the global workforce.

As a member of the HR Leadership Team, you will partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, Payroll, and business leaders to align HR operations, technology, and service delivery with enterprise priorities.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring both strategic thinking and execution. The successful candidate will be an experienced builder who has led HR operations at scale and can pragmatically implement leading practices in a lean, high‑growth environment.

• Define and execute the global HR Operations strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Evolve the HR operating model, governance, and service delivery to support a growing global workforce.
• Lead operational readiness for global expansion, acquisitions, reorganisations, and other strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardisation, 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 that enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Payroll to deliver integrated systems, reliable people data, and actionable analytics.
• Ensure strong governance of HR systems, employee data, reporting, security, and compliance.

• Lead global employee lifecycle operations, including onboarding, internal mobility, immigration, leaves, relocations, and off‑boarding.
• Standardise global processes while ensuring compliance with local employment requirements.
• Continuously improve HR service delivery for employees and managers.

• Ensure compliant HR operations globally through strong partnerships with Legal, Finance, Payroll, IT, Security, and external providers.
• Maintain audit readiness, operational controls, and oversight of HR data and transactions.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives that improve organisational effectiveness and champion the responsible use of AI across HR.

• Lead, develop and inspire a high‑performing global HR Operations team.
• Establish clear priorities, service standards, metrics and accountability.
• Balance strategic leadership with hands‑on execution to deliver measurable business outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years leading global HR Operations, HR technology, HRIS, or shared services in complex multinational organisations.
• Proven success building and scaling global HR operating models and transforming HR service delivery in high‑growth environments.
• Deep expertise in global HR operations, compliance, governance, workforce administration, data privacy, and HR…