- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Generous parental leave
- Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
- Paid volunteer time
- Enriched learning and development opportunities - leadership development & access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
- Work from (almost) anywhere - wherever you do your best work
- Mental health and well-being - company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth, company-paid subscription to HeadSpace, and company-wide weeks off a year so the whole team can recharge
- Demonstrated professional experience navigating HR practices, employment law, and compliance requirements in at least one of the following countries: Spain, Portugal, France or Italy
- Proficiency with modern enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and collaborative productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace) for reporting and workforce analytics
- Proven track record of managing end-to-end employee relations matters, organizational change, and performance management initiatives
- Professional fluency in English and native/business fluency in at least one of the following languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French or Italian
- 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or Business Partnering experience within a multi-country or global matrix organization
- 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)
- Proven experience using data-driven approaches and HR analytics to solve strategic business challenges and optimize people processes
- Demonstrated capability in coaching people managers on leadership, team development, and conflict resolution techniques
- Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, matrixed, and scaling business environment
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Bilingual Regional People Partner (EMEA) employer: OpenTable
OpenTable is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with flexibility. With generous benefits such as company-paid therapy sessions, extensive vacation time, and a focus on mental health, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry.
