Head of HR Technology & Ops – McLaren Racing (Hybrid, 4 days onsite)

Are you a strategic HR Tech leader with deep expertise in Workday and a passion for enabling high-performance teams through world-class systems and operations? If so, this role could be for you.

Your Mission

• Lead and evolve McLaren’s HR Technology and Operations function.
• Transform the employee experience through automation, insight, and digital enablement.
• Shape and execute our HR systems strategy to drive performance across the business.
• Enable our leaders, managers and people team to make data-led decisions by optimising and providing insight and reporting.
• Translate business needs into smart, scalable tech solutions.
• Build and lead a capable, motivated team focused on delivery, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Person

• A senior HR tech leader with proven experience owning and evolving HR systems in a complex, dynamic organisation.
• Deep expertise in Workday and a strong understanding of how to maximise its value across the employee lifecycle.
• A team leader with a track record of building capability, delivering change, and embedding high standards.
• Thrives in a fast-moving, ambitious environment—able to balance future vision with hands-on execution.

Why This Role?

• Play a defining role in shaping the future of HR technology at McLaren Racing.
• Drive meaningful impact in a high-performance sporting organisation.
• See how your work translates to success both on and track.
• Enjoy hybrid working (c.4 days per week onsite), access to cutting-edge tools, and visible impact from day one.
• Be part of a People team trusted to challenge, improve, and innovate.

What can McLaren offer?

McLaren Racing aims to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world. We support diversity, equity and inclusion and promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination. The McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) is located near Woking, with facilities including a gym, restaurant, and break-out areas. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, with London Waterloo reachable in about 30 minutes by train. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.