HR Business Partner– EMEA (1 year FTC)

We are looking for proactive and solutions orientated HR Business Partner to support the end-to-end delivery of HR Operational activities for our employees across EMEA, covering 15+ countries. This role will focus on delivering efficient, compliant, and high-quality HR support, ensuring accuracy in processes, documentation, and employee experience across multiple countries.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing HR operations in a multinational environment, with a strong understanding of local employment practices and the ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage the full employee lifecycle across EMEA, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, amendments, letters, and documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities and ensure a smooth and compliant experience.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, providing timely and accurate guidance on HR policies and processes.
• Maintain and update employee data within BambooHR, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Employee Relations

• Support employee relations cases across the EMEA region in coordination with the HRBP team and escalating appropriately where required.
• Guide managers on performance, conduct, and policy matters in alignment with company standards and local country nuances.
• Handle sensitive situations professionally and ensure documentation and process compliance.
• Support the coordination and facilitation of employee exits in accordance with local laws and internal procedures.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Coordinate onboarding logistics for new hires, including system setup, documentation, and first-day readiness.
• Manage offboarding processes, ensuring proper documentation, exit communications, and equipment return.

Payroll & Benefits Coordination

• Partner with Payroll to process monthly changes (hires, terminations, salary updates, benefit adjustments).
• Benefits management for EMEA including enrolment, removals, monthly invoicing submissions.
• Assist employees with benefits-related questions and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Maintain benefit tracking and support monthly reporting and reconciliation.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure employment documentation and files meet local regulatory requirements.
• Assist with compliance audits and HR recordkeeping.
• Support the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.

HR Reporting & Systems

• Generate and maintain HR reports, including headcount and turnover data.
• Conduct data audits to ensure accuracy and integrity across systems.
• Support HR projects, communications, and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of HR Business Partner experience supporting employees across multiple EMEA countries.
• Strong working knowledge of EMEA employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience handling employee relations, including performance and conduct matters.

Skills & Attributes

• Proficient in BambooHR or similar HRIS platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and process execution.
• Solid understanding of payroll coordination and benefits administration.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Languages

• English fluency required; additional European language proficiency preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with Employer-of-Record (EOR) providers or third-party payroll vendors.
• Familiarity with HR operations in EMEA as well as the United States or Canada.
• HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) preferred but not required.