People Operations Manager Location: Belfast, Hybrid (3 days in office) Full Time, Permanent As the People Operations Business Partner in Belfast, you will be the heartbeat of our Northern Ireland presence. This is a high-impact role where you will bridge the gap between global strategy and local execution. You aren’t just running HR processes; you are a strategic partner to our Site Lead, a guardian of our culture, and the primary ambassador for our employer brand in the Belfast market.  What you'll do: Strategic Business Partnership  Act as the primary People Partner to the Belfast Site Lead and local management, providing coaching, talent planning, and operational support to drive site effectiveness.

Align local objectives with the Global People Roadmap, ensuring seamless execution of initiatives across the region.  Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding  Be the "Face of EverQuote" in Belfast, actively networking and building relationships within the local talent ecosystem to attract top-tier candidates.  Partner with the Global Recruitment team to provide local context, lead high-touch candidate experiences, and ensure our "Belfast Story" is compelling and authentic.

Represent the company at local tech meetups, university fairs, and industry events to build a robust talent pipeline.  Global HRIS Implementation & Support  Serve as the Belfast Lead for our Global HRIS project, representing the specific needs, data requirements, and nuances of the Northern Ireland site during design and rollout.

Ensure local data integrity and compliance within the system while training the Belfast team on new tools.  Employee Engagement & Culture  Design and lead local initiatives that drive a high-performance, inclusive culture. Manage engagement surveys and turn the data into action plans that improve the day-to-day experience in Belfast.  Lead site-specific events designed to support employee engagement and relationship building across the team.  Operational Excellence & Compliance  Manage the full employee lifecycle for the Belfast team (onboarding, performance cycles, offboarding).

Ensure all HR activities comply with UK/Northern Ireland employment law (GDPR, Fair Employment monitoring, etc.).  Partner with the global team on benefits administration, payroll coordination, and localized policy.  Trusted Employee Relations and Advocacy  Act as the dedicated "Culture Guardian" and problem-solver for the site, proactively managing employee relations with an emphasis on empathy, fair resolution, and maintaining a high-trust environment.  In partnership with the Global Head of People, serve as a trusted advisor to both managers and employees, navigating complex interpersonal dynamics with a coaching-first mindset to ensure every voice is heard and valued.  Who You Are  Experience: 5+ years in HR/People Ops, ideally within a scaling tech or global matrix environment.  The "Belfast Ambassador": You are well-connected in the local market and comfortable being the "voice" of the company at events or on LinkedIn.  Systems Mindset: Previous experience with HRIS implementations and a keen eye for how local data fits into global architecture.  Relationship Builder: The ability to influence stakeholders at a distance (Global) while being a visible, approachable leader locally.  Proactive Problem Solver: You come to the Global Head of People and Site Lead with proposed solutions, not just problems.  Why Join Us?  Own the Site Identity: You have the autonomy to define what it means to work at our Belfast site.  Influence the Architecture: You help build the systems you use.  High Visibility: Reporting to the Global Head of People offers significant exposure to executive-level strategy.

Competitive Total Rewards package aimed at supporting your personal needs. Interview Steps: 1. Hiring Manager Interview 2. Panel & Culture Interview Why EverQuote:At EverQuote NI we work with the latest and greatest technologies, we offer incredible learning and development opportunities, we value the diversity of our people and invest in outstanding career progression and flexibility and work/life balance.  Our company is profitable & established.  We encourage creative thinking and independent responsibilities  Growth mindset culture regularly seeks to reflect and improve.  This role offers a highly unique learning and development opportunity ● We encourage creative thinking and independent responsibilities  Lunch catering to the office, fully-stocked kitchen, company outings to local restaurants, day trips, and more  Very competitive salary  Performance based bonus plan  Flexible work environment  30 days annual leave plus 6 stats.  Group Benefit Scheme - Private Healthcare, Dental and Optical insurance for you and your family  Enhanced parental leave  CSR and Social Events  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities  EverQuote NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.

This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age of disability.  As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women.

All appointments will be made on merit.  Applicants should note EverQuote NI complete background checks on all candidates offered a position. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with EverQuote NI Limited.  Special Accommodations  We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible hiring process.

If you require any special accommodations during the interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.  About EverQuote  EverQuote operates a leading online marketplace for insurance shopping, connecting consumers with insurance provider customers, which includes both carriers and agents.

Our vision is to be the leading growth partner for property and casualty, or P&C, insurance providers. Our results-driven marketplace, powered by our proprietary data and technology platform, is improving the way insurance providers attract and connect with consumers shopping for insurance.  For more information, visit https://investors.everquote.com and follow on LinkedIn.