Senior Director of HR

Senior Director of HR

Full-Time 90000 - 110000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Innovid

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead HR initiatives across EMEA, ensuring a seamless employee experience and operational excellence.
  • Company: Join a dynamic tech company committed to culture and community engagement.
  • Benefits: Enjoy fantastic benefits, work/life balance, and a culture of continuous learning.
  • Other info: Opportunity for international travel and career growth in a supportive team.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on people and culture in a fast-paced, multinational environment.
  • Qualifications: Proven HR experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of UK employment law required.

The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.

  • We are looking for a high-impact HR Business Partner to join our global People team
  • This person will be the primary and sole focal point for everything people-related in EMEA - HR, operations, culture, and more.

They will own the full spectrum of HR responsibilities, from strategy to hands‑on execution, ensuring that global HR processes work locally while driving clarity, consistency, and operational efficiency across regions

  • This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, multinational environment and is energised by both the strategic and operational dimensions of the role
  • HR Partnership & Advisory
  • Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for managers and employees across EMEA on all People matters—development, processes, policies, employee relations, and people practices
  • Navigate complex employee relations matters with sound judgment, applying knowledge of local labour law and employment regulations across key EMEA markets (with particular depth in UK employment law)
  • Coach and upskill people managers, building management capability across the region
  • HR Operations

• Own HR operational excellence across the region, including

  • Maintaining accurate employee data, contracts, and records; conducting periodic audits to ensure compliance with local requirements
  • Supporting all stages of the employee lifecycle—onboarding, offboarding, internal moves, and day‑to‑day HR inquiries—ensuring a seamless and positive employee experience
  • Executing back‑office HR tasks and ad hoc projects to ensure a seamless and positive employee experience
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors where cross‑functional expertise is required
  • Culture & Engagement
  • Champion Innovid’s culture and values across EMEA, building a cohesive and inclusive regional environment that reflects the company’s global identity
  • Facilitate and drive employee engagement initiatives, acting on feedback and survey insights to continuously improve the employee experience
  • Support DEI goals by ensuring equitable practices across all people processes in the region
  • Talent & Organisational Effectiveness
  • Drive consistency in HR practices across teams and locations by building reliable, sustainable workflows
  • Support workforce planning, performance management, talent development, and organisational design in alignment with global frameworks
  • Contribute to succession planning and talent pipeline conversations in partnership with global People leadership

Benefits

  • Culture of learning: We encourage our team to take advantage of learning opportunities through internal and external training programs.
  • Fantastic benefits: Our amazing benefits package includes medical, dental, FSA (dependent and medical), life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) matching and generous paid time off.
  • Work/Life balance: We celebrate based on achievements, not on who worked the longest hours.
  • Giving back: Our team members, all over the world, come together to give back to their local and global communities by volunteering, doing marathons, fundraising, and donations.

Qualifications

  • Hands‑on experience with HRIS/HCM systems (e. g., Success Factors, Workday, Bamboo HR, or similar)
  • Intellectually curious, self‑motivated, and an independent learner
  • Excellent relationship‑building, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures, time zones, and geographies
  • Strong project management and problem‑solving skills, with close attention to detail and organization.
  • Strong focus on execution and delivering results
  • Proven experience as a seasoned HR Business Partner supporting teams across EMEA, with strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR practices
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline‑driven environment
  • Experience in multinational fast‑paced companies, ideally in tech or similar environments
  • Bachelor’s Degree in HR, or a related field
  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required by the role
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Senior Director of HR employer: Innovid

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Director of HR

HR Business Partnering
Employee Relations
Knowledge of UK Employment Law
HRIS/HCM Systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, BambooHR)
Relationship-Building
Influencing Skills
Communication Skills