At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape employee experience and drive HR operations across international teams.
- Company: Join Remitly, a global leader in financial services transforming lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid vacation, health insurance, and stock purchase plans.
- Other info: Hybrid role with a vibrant culture fostering innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-growing tech environment with diverse opportunities.
- Qualifications: 7+ years of HR experience in EMEA/APAC and strong data literacy.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind.
We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.
About the Role: We are hiring an HR Generalist to join our International People Team! You will be embedded in one of Remitly's fastest growing regions, working at the heart of a cross functional and cross regional People team. Based in London and reporting to the Director of People - International, you will help shape the employee experience for our EMEA and APAC talent, from our established hubs to our newest markets.
Success in this role requires strong international HR knowledge and a bias for action. You will help to translate global strategy and local execution, partnering with business leaders and People Partners to deliver HR operations, navigate complex employee relations, and drive real impact across international markets. This role is hybrid and requires 2–3 days per week in our London office.
You Will:
- Operationalise the International People strategy, running the programs and day to day tasks that bring it to life across our international teams.
- Stay current on EMEA labor law changes, policy interpretation and local market practices, facilitating local compliance across all markets (including UK, Ireland, Poland, UAE in particular).
- HR generalist duties including supporting talent management and employee relations initiatives within your region, including talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, workplace investigations and employee development.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and other People teams to deliver integrated solutions that support business goals.
- Drive employee engagement and culture building programs that strengthen belonging and cohesion across the region.
- Strong command of HR data, with the ability to translate metrics into clear, actionable reporting.
- Develop employee communications, summarise employee relations cases, analyse people data and insights, and optimise HR workflows to support leaders in driving growth across the region.
- Collaborate with the Payroll Team on international payroll matters and support HR audits.
- Identify opportunities to embed AI into HR processes.
You Have:
- 7+ years of progressive HR, People Partner, or HRBP experience in EMEA / APAC, preferably in a high-growth technology, fintech, or scaling environment.
- Experience supporting organisational design, workforce planning, talent management, and change initiatives.
- Solid knowledge of EMEA / APAC labor laws and multi country HR compliance.
- Strong data literacy and comfort using data to drive HR decisions and build reports.
- Excellent project management and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear communicator and confident coach, able to influence across levels and geographies.
- Proactive and hands on, with the ability to navigate change and ambiguity while delivering results independently.
- Familiarity with AI tools and a genuine interest in applying them to HR structural development.
Our Benefits:
- Paid Vacation Days
- Health insurance
- Commuter benefit
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
- Continuing education
Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together. At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.
Remitly is an E-Verify Employer. At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
HR Generalist employer: Remitly, Inc.
At Remitly, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions diversity and inclusivity while empowering our employees to thrive in their careers. Our London office offers a dynamic work culture with hybrid flexibility, competitive benefits including health insurance and paid vacation days, and ample opportunities for professional growth within the global payments landscape. Join us in making a meaningful impact as we help customers manage their money across the globe, all while fostering a supportive environment that values your contributions.
