We are partnering with a global events organization to appoint a Senior HR Business Partner supporting leaders across the EMEA region.
This is a high-impact, strategic role within a dynamic, internationally distributed People team, offering the opportunity to influence business outcomes through people strategy while remaining close to day-to-day operations.
Summary
The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across EMEA, aligning people strategies with business objectives in a fast-paced, globally connected environment.
This individual will play a critical role in shaping the employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and talent strategy across multiple countries, operating in a lean, hands-on HR environment.
Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership
Partner closely with senior leaders across EMEA to align people strategy with business goals
Provide data-driven insights to support workforce planning, organizational design, and talent decisions
Act as a trusted advisor on performance, engagement, and retention strategies
Workforce Planning & Growth
Support long-term workforce planning and organizational effectiveness across the region
Identify opportunities to drive efficiency and enable scalable growth
Partner with leadership on evolving team structures and capability needs
Change Management
Lead and support organizational change initiatives across EMEA
Guide leaders through periods of transformation with a focus on communication, engagement, and culture
Employee Experience & Culture
Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture
Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention
Gather and interpret employee feedback to inform continuous improvement
Talent & Performance
Partner with leaders on talent development, succession planning, and capability building
Support performance management processes including goal setting, feedback, and development planning
Employee Relations
Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters across multiple EMEA countries
Lead investigations and support resolution of complex workplace issues
Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant people practices across jurisdictions
Compensation & Reward
Advise on job leveling, compensation decisions, and market alignment
Support salary reviews, promotions, and incentive programs
People Operations & Compliance
Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal policies across EMEA
Partner with People Operations on HR systems, payroll, and process improvements
Support ongoing development of people processes and systems
Key Requirements
Proven experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior or executive leaders
Strong knowledge of employee relations across Europe / EMEA
Experience working in international, matrixed organizations
Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, evolving environments
Strong relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Experience supporting growth, transformation, or organizational change
Additional Information
This is a regional role focused on EMEA, supporting multiple countries and leadership teams
The role operates within a lean HR structure, requiring breadth and adaptability
Travel across the region may be required
Compensation budgeted at £90,000 - £100,000 salary + Bonus + LTI
Why This Role?
This opportunity offers the chance to:
Work within a globally recognized, purpose-driven organization
Partner directly with senior leadership on impactful business decisions
Operate in a high-visibility, high-impact HR role
Contribute to the evolution of a regional People strategy within a global business
*This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. Further details will be shared with
selected candidates
Skills Required
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior or executive leaders
- Strong knowledge of employee relations across Europe / EMEA
- Experience working in international, matrixed organizations
- Strong relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills
- Experience supporting growth, transformation, or organizational change
What We Do
HiveSMART Consulting is the enterprise transformation and execution arm of Hive Enterprises, partnering with companies to solve scaling challenges through strategic consulting and embedded execution. They focus on activating client visions with a team of consultants across various disciplines to drive sustainable, measurable results.









