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Preply is redefining global education through human-led, AI-enhanced learning. We recently hit unicorn status with a $150M Series D and are scaling fast—helping 100,000+ tutors teach 90+ languages to learners in 180 countries. Join us in shaping the future of learning.
About the Role
At Preply, the People team oversees the entire employee journey—from onboarding to career development, compliance, and total rewards. We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on People Operations Lead to lead global People Ops, drive operational excellence, and optimize mobility. Your work will directly impact how Preply scales and the experiences of our 100,000+ employees.
What You’ll Do
Core People Operations
- Shape the global People Ops operating model as Preply scales internationally.
- Lead end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, offboarding, contract changes).
- Design and scale people-centred policies and workflows for a fast-growing, distributed team.
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
- Be the primary HR operations contact for global employee queries.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, IT, and People teams to ensure seamless processes.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and mentor a global People Ops team while staying hands-on with execution.
- Set clear expectations, foster high performance, and develop team members.
- Balance strategic vision with operational delivery—bridging gap efficiently.
Operational Excellence & AI Integration
- Drive a high-quality employee experience through scalable, efficient operations.
- Automate manual processes (e.g., onboarding triggers, contract generation, offboarding checklists).
- Build and iterate AI-native workflows—use LLMs and automation tools to handle:
- Employee queries
- Ticket triage
- Policy lookups
- Reduce resolution times without increasing headcount.
- Track and report on key People Ops metrics to drive data-driven improvements.
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Stakeholder & Global Mobility
- Build strong partnerships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Translate complex policies into clear, actionable guidance.
- Manage UK visa sponsorship processes (e.g., Skilled Worker visas, right-to-work compliance).
- Coordinate global mobility programmes with legal and immigration vendors.
- Advisor stakeholders on relocation processes and immigration requirements.
What You Need to Succeed
- Prove you’ve optimised People Ops—especially lifecycle management, policies, and scaling.
- Experience leading a global or fast-growing team, balancing strategy and execution.
- Strong coaching and mentorship skills with a track record of high-performing teams.
- First-hand experience with visa/mobility processes (e.g., UK visas).
- Familiarity with global mobility coordination and cross-border legal/HR relationships.
- Data-driven mindset—ability to analyse metrics and operational pain points.
Why Join Preply?
- Transformative impact: shape education for millions globally.
- Visibility & benefits:
- xPlanner allowance for Preply tutoring (real financial incentive).
- Learn & Self-dev budget + protected time for growth.
- Competitive equity, leave allowance, and global health insurance.
- Free mental health support platforms.
- Pledge to 175+ countries—grow alongside Preply’s expansion.
- ** пунктированы. Реалистичные оклады и гибкость** High impact org with fast evolution opportunities.
- Visual cultures of inclusivity and collaboration.
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Our Principles
We believe success comes from curiosity, courage, and consistency—inspired by principles that drive us every day:
- Care to change the world: We’re passionate about the impact our work creates.
- We do it for learners: Our tutors exist to empower learners—every lesson matters.
- Keep perfecting: We prioritise simplicity, seamless experiences, and enjoyment.
- Now is the time: Pacing, agility, and quick action define our edge.
- Disciplined execution: We set clear goals, focus, and resource deliberately.
- Dive deep: Data, curiosity, and insights guide bold decisions.
- Growth mindset: We learn from setbacks, seek better, and strive for excellence.
- Raise the bar: Daily push higher for better performance and teams.
- Challenge, disagree, commit: Open debate fuels trace—but we commit to course.
- One Preply: Company success is only possible together and inclusive for all.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Preply, we foster an environment where diverse voices thrive. We’re committed to:
- Equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, faith, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
- Diverse perspectives as a cornerstone of innovation in EdTech.
Apply if you want to scale People Ops with purpose—where your work shapes the future of global education. Let’s build something meaningful together. ⚠️
Join us in writing the next chapter of learning—where every lesson sparks progress.
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