Senior People Operations Manager

The Role

As Senior People Operations Manager, EMEA, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and driving a high‑performing People Operations function that delivers exceptional employee experience and supports business growth across the EMEA region.

You will lead a team that serves as the primary point of contact for employee support, while ensuring operational excellence across the People & Culture (P&C) team, through programs and processes.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach, strong team leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

You will collaborate closely with global and regional P&C leaders to ensure alignment and consistency across our HR operations and programs.

This role reports to the Head of People & Culture, EMEA and is based in our London office.

• Build, lead and inspire a high-performing People Operations team in EMEA, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and trust.
• Attract, coach and develop team members, supporting professional growth and career advancement.
• Champion a high‑impact, service‑driven approach that prioritizes employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Deliver measurable business value through enhanced efficiency, automation and process improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate KPIs to track, manage and improve existing metrics and identify future measurement opportunities to help drive the ability to make informed business decisions.
• Partner with the global Director of Operations (based in the US) to coordinate the global operations roadmap and priority planning in conjunction with key partners such as P&C PMO, Finance and Central Tech (Workday, Service Now).
• Partner with People & Culture leaders to establish best‑in‑class strategy and practices for delivering employee programs.

• Excellent people leadership skills with experience of managing HR/People Operations teams within a global organization.
• Proven track record of leading a high‑performing team and a strong ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Previous experience using AI‑enhancing tools.
• Ability to develop a vision, communicate it, and inspire supporters of Morningstar’s People & Culture philosophies.
• Proven experience in business process optimization, service delivery automation, and data analytics.
• Adept at using HR technology (Workday, Service Now) and data to inform decisions and improve service.
• High attention to detail, problem‑solving mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Base Salary Compensation Range GBP 68,200.00‑95,333.33. Bonus Target: 15% Annual. We expect the compensation and target bonus for this role to fall within the stated range. The specific compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job‑related factors.

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in‑person each week as we’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in‑office each week.

A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

Morningstar is a global independent investment research and financial data company. Here, you’ll help uncover what’s hidden, simplify what’s complex, and create insights that empower investor success.

Morningstar is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and other personnel matters—without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.