As a Regional People Partner for EMEA, you will drive strategic people initiatives and provide comprehensive HR advisory services across key European markets. In this full-time permanent role, you will partner closely with regional business leaders and managers to align people strategies with organizational goals while navigating complex, multi-country employment landscapes. By leveraging local expertise, data-driven insights, and a candidate-first mindset, you will champion a collaborative, inclusive culture and enhance the overall employee lifecycle across the region.
Responsibilities- Partner with regional leaders and people managers to deliver strategic guidance on employee relations, organizational design, talent retention, and performance management across EMEA.
- Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and regional labor standards, proactively updating policies and mitigating organizational risk in key European markets.
- Drive regional execution of cyclical people programs, including engagement surveys, talent reviews, compensation planning, and performance management processes.
- Collaborate with global People & Culture, HR Operations, and Payroll teams to deliver seamless, scalable HR services and cross-functional solutions.
- Analyze HR data and key workforce metrics to deliver actionable recommendations that improve team effectiveness, manager capability, and business outcomes.
- Manage complex employee relations cases, providing coaching, mediation, and conflict resolution to foster a high-performing, inclusive work environment.
- 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or Business Partnering experience within a multi-country or global matrix organization.
- Demonstrated professional experience navigating HR practices, employment law, and compliance requirements in at least one of the following countries: Spain, Portugal, France or Italy.
- Professional fluency in English and native/business fluency in at least one of the following languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French or Italian.
- Proven track record of managing end-to-end employee relations matters, organizational change, and performance management initiatives.
- Proficiency with modern enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and collaborative productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace) for reporting and workforce analytics.
- Relevant professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD qualification or equivalent regional HR accreditation).
- Experience supporting cross-functional business units across broader EMEA territories (e.g., UK, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland).
- Demonstrated capability in coaching people managers on leadership, team development, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Proven experience using data-driven approaches and HR analytics to solve strategic business challenges and optimize people processes.
- Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, matrixed, and scaling business environment.
We believe great work happens when people feel trusted, supported & excited about what they do — so we offer benefits designed to support your life, wellbeing & growth.
🌍 Flexibility that actually feels flexible- Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
- Generous annual leave, plus your birthday off
- An annual company-wide recharge week where the whole business fully switches off
- Private health & dental insurance
- Company-paid therapy through Spring Health
- A Headspace subscription
- An Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, legal support & more
- Income protection & life assurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Development Dollars to support your learning
- Leadership development opportunities
- Access to thousands of on-demand courses & learning resources
- Paid volunteer days
- Paid parental leave
- Competitive pension contributions
- Bike2Work & season ticket loan schemes
- Travel discounts
- Employee Resource Groups & inclusive communities
- Regular socials, Thursday happy hours & free office lunches twice a week
At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.
InclusionWe’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.
If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience in a multi-country or global matrix organization
- Professional experience navigating HR practices, employment law, and compliance requirements in Spain, Portugal, France, or Italy
- Professional fluency in English and native or business fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Italian
- Experience managing end-to-end employee relations matters, organizational change, and performance management initiatives
- Proficiency with enterprise HRIS platforms such as Workday and collaborative productivity tools such as Google Workspace
- Relevant professional HR certification, such as CIPD or equivalent regional accreditation
- Experience supporting cross-functional business units across broader EMEA territories
- Experience coaching people managers on leadership, team development, and conflict resolution
- Experience using data-driven approaches and HR analytics to solve strategic business challenges
- Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, matrixed, scaling environment
OpenTable Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about OpenTable and has not been reviewed or approved by OpenTable.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned as generous, including ample PTO, company-wide recharge time, and additional one-off days such as a birthday/celebration day. Paid volunteer time is also included, reinforcing a broad time-off offering beyond standard vacation and holidays.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package, including company-paid therapy sessions and a paid mindfulness subscription. Flexibility policies such as meeting-free Fridays and “work from (almost) anywhere” are also framed as lifestyle-supporting benefits.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay and upside are highlighted for some roles, especially sales positions where on-target earnings and accelerators can meaningfully raise take-home pay when goals are met. Some postings also indicate eligibility for annual bonuses in certain roles.
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What We Do
With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 20+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations, and maximize revenue. Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.
Why Work With Us
Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.
