EMEA Senior HR Advisor

Build your future with Sovos. If you’re seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you’ve come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionising how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. At Sovos, we’re dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we’re committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.

The Work You’ll Do

As Senior Human Resources Advisor, you will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the employee experience at Sovos. You’ll act as a trusted partner to both managers and employees across the UK and wider region, delivering HR programmes that create an engaging, compliant, and people-first workplace. You will be involved in everything from day-to-day HR support and employee relations to rolling out global initiatives and supporting regional programmes such as Wellness, Internship, and rotation schemes. This is a hands-on, relationship-focused HR role, where you’ll make a real impact on how our teams work, grow, and feel at Sovos.

More Specifically, You Will

• Employee Engagement & Experience

• Partner with managers to identify and implement initiatives that support employee engagement and positive culture
• Drive the implementation of HR programmes across the region, including wellness, community investment, and engagement events
• Support the Summer Internship and CLOUD rotation programmes where applicable
• Conduct entrance and exit interviews to help identify key trends and opportunities for improvement
• Act as a change champion for implementing new policies and cultural initiatives

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries related to culture, benefits, payroll, and HR policies
• Consult on employee relations matters, helping to resolve issues in a fair, timely, and consistent manner
• Support a proactive approach to employee communications, including materials that enhance engagement and clarity
• Partner closely with HR colleagues across TA, Ops, and Business Partnering to support and align on key priorities

• Maintain strong knowledge of local employment law and ensure consistent and compliant practices
• Administer Leave of Absence processes in collaboration with HR Operations
• Support internal promotion processes and external recruitment as needed
• Communicate benefits programmes compliantly and clearly with employees

What We Need From You

• 5+ years of experience in a Human Resources role, ideally in a global or matrix environment
• Proven background in employee engagement, talent development, employee relations, and HR programme delivery
• Strong understanding of HR compliance and policy interpretation
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels, including leadership
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – confident in discussing sensitive topics with professionalism
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day operational execution
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities and remaining composed under pressure
• Experience with HR analytics or AI-powered HR platforms is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred
• Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, PHR/SPHR, or country equivalent) strongly preferred

What Does Sovos Offer You?

• The tools to enhance your life – because we want you to enjoy your life both in and outside of work!
• Flexible Time-Off
• Bi-Weekly Meeting-Free Days
• Mentoring Programmes
• Globally Recognised Training and Development
• Competitive Benefits Package - health and dental insurance, life insurance, critical illness cover and wage protection

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Company Background

Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes. More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates.