At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with leaders to shape a high-impact people strategy and support team growth.
- Company: Join Pax8, a dynamic tech company recognised as a Great Place to Work.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private healthcare, unlimited training, and fun social events.
- Other info: Hybrid role with amazing office spaces and extensive growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in People Operations and strong stakeholder influencing skills required.
Pax8 is hiring a Regional Business Partner (EMEA). This is a hybrid role, ideally looking for 3 days a week in our amazing Pax8 offices in Bristol or Farnborough. A 6-month contract opportunity to help shape a modern, high-impact people strategy in our AI-powered marketplace.
Why this role is worth your attention
You’ll partner closely with senior leaders across EMEA to evolve how we support managers, grow talent, and create healthier, higher-performing teams. As Pax8 accelerates our AI journey, you’ll help leaders and colleagues navigate change at pace — combining sharp people craft with pragmatic, commercially-minded advice.
What you’ll be doing
- Strategic partnering & coaching — building strong relationships with leaders, diagnosing needs quickly, and helping them make confident, people-first decisions.
- Leadership support — coaching leaders through performance conversations, team dynamics, and complex situations with clarity and care.
- Change leadership — supporting teams through organisational change, strengthening engagement and adoption while balancing compliance and practical realities.
- Workforce planning & talent conversations — shaping workforce strategy, spotting capability gaps, supporting succession planning, and helping leaders elevate talent the right way.
- People insights — using data and trends to inform decisions around retention, reward, wellbeing, hiring strategy, and team effectiveness.
- Employee relations & risk — guiding leaders through sensitive cases with integrity, consistency, and a strong understanding of local requirements.
The impact you’ll have
You’ll help shift the business from reactive support to proactive partnership — enabling leaders to lead better, plan smarter, and develop talent more intentionally. This role will help create clearer structure, stronger collaboration across People functions globally, and a people strategy that scales with the business.
What we’re looking for
- You’ll thrive here if you’re a modern, commercially-aware People Business Partner who can operate with pace, credibility, and warmth.
- Substantial experience in a strategic People Operations / HR Business Partnering role, ideally within a fast-paced, scaling organisation.
- Desirable: understanding of Dutch employment law and Dutch language skills (amazing to have, not essential).
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, coach leaders, and drive outcomes through trust-based partnering.
- Confidence supporting new and developing managers — helping them build capability and step into stronger leadership habits.
- Considerable experience in change management, workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, and talent development.
- Strong grounding in employee relations and people risk — able to navigate complex issues with fairness, clarity, and good judgement.
- Comfort using people data and insights to guide decisions and shape priorities.
- A collaborative mindset — someone who builds bridges across teams and shares best practice across regions.
- A style that’s pragmatic, human, and adaptable — you’re not rigid or overly corporate, and you know how to meet stakeholders where they are.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary £50k to £60,000 PA (pro-rated) depending on experience
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro-rated
- Private healthcare covered by Bupa
- Dental Plan covered by Bupa
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Royal London Workplace pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
- Pax8 Cycle to Work Support Scheme Available
- Dedicated time for training and personal development
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
- Health & Wellbeing coaching support
- Fun and frequent company and team socials
Inclusivity at Pax8
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. We're committed to diverse perspectives, inclusive hiring and sharing your transferable skills. To fulfil this role, you must hold valid right to work in the United Kingdom.
People Business Partner 6 Month FTC employer: Pax8, Inc.
Pax8 is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation, making it an ideal place for a Solutions Consultant (Modern Workplace) to thrive. With flexible working arrangements, dedicated training opportunities, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, you will be part of a vibrant community that values growth and celebrates success. Whether in Bristol, Farnborough, Derby, or Stockholm, you'll enjoy modern workspaces designed for creativity and connection, alongside the chance to influence the future of cloud collaboration in an AI-driven world.
