billups

Human Resources Business Partner – EMEA

billups

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Develop and implement initiatives to improve employee engagement and satisfaction.
  • Together with the EMEA HR Director and cross-functional teams, conduct employee surveys, analyze results, and work with management to address concerns.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with the organization’s values and goals.
  • Initiate fun and creative ways of connecting the team in a remote-first work environment.
  • Manage employee relations issues, including handling grievances, disputes, and disciplinary actions.
  • Ensure compliance with UK and EMEA employment laws and regulations.
  • Facilitate communication between management and employees to foster healthy and effective feedback.
  • Work together with employees and managers to help identify areas for development and growth.
  • Partner with L&D to enhance employee skills and competencies.
  • Provide targeted developmental coaching to leaders to strengthen their effectiveness and confidence in leading teams.
  • Work with managers to help build career development paths, identify training needs and succession plans.
  • Support the performance review process and engage with managers and employees to help them provide effective feedback.
  • Implement performance management initiatives aligned with company goals.
  • Design and implement onboarding programs that will thrive with our remote-first culture.
  • In collaboration with HR Coordinator manage off boarding processes and conduct exit interviews. Work closely with leadership to highlight areas for improvement from the feedback received.
  • Manage employment agreements and documentation for the EMEA region, ensuring HR databases are kept up to date.
  • Manage employee work authorization and visa across EMEA region.
  • Maintain Employee Handbooks and be an expert guide for our employees.
  • Build and maintain specific people processes to ensure compliance across the region.
  • Ensure HR policies and practices comply with employment laws and regulations.
  • Closely collaborate with Payroll & Benefits Manager on EMEA payroll & benefits matters.
  • Manage risks related to employment law, including health and safety, data protection, and equality.
  • Stay updated on legal changes and advise the business on necessary adjustments to HR policies.
  • Support organizational change initiatives, including mergers, restructures, and cultural transformations.
  • Develop and implement communication plans to ensure employees understand and engage with change initiatives.
  • Work with managers to manage the human impact of change, including addressing concerns and providing support.
  • Assist on other special or larger cross functional projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in human resources, preferably in the UK and one or more EU countries.
  • Exposure to multiple HR functions such as recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and benefits administration.
  • Hands-on experience with HRIS systems for managing employee records and generating reports.
  • Proven understanding of employment laws and regulations in the EMEA region, UK knowledge a plus.
  • Experience handling employee relations issues, conducting investigations, and advising managers on workplace matters.
  • Familiarity with payroll processes, benefits administration, and leave management programs, preferably in the UK and across one or more countries in the EMEA region.
  • Excellent organizational skills and able to multitask and balance competing demands.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain high levels of accuracy in complex tasks.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced scale up environment.
  • Approachable and responsive team player with a proactive, problem-solving and hands-on mindset.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English, additional European languages are desirable and preferred.
  • Ability to express ideas and thoughts clearly, both orally and in written form.
  • Experience delivering the highest standards of client service levels. A growth mindset with the confidence to apply this within your work.
  • Good relationship management skills, including the ability to communicate with senior directors and peers—both internally and externally—and establish and maintain excellent rapport.
  • Demonstrating tact and diplomacy in communicating with external clients, as well as with colleagues internally.
  • Excited about bringing creativity and passion to your work, embracing change and innovation.
Benefits
  • Well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits (varies by market)
  • Generous 401(k) match program (USA) and pension schemes (global markets)
  • Annual bonus plans
  • Equity grants (specific titles are eligible)
  • Generous holiday and paid time off
  • Learning & Development offerings
  • Paid maternity leave and paternity leave (varies by country)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
employee engagementemployee relationscomplianceHRIS systemsemployment lawspayroll processesbenefits administrationleave managementonboarding programsperformance management
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailautonomous workcollaborative workproblem-solvingcommunication skillsrelationship managementtact and diplomacycreativityadaptability