Director, People Operations – Europe

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. Serve as the principal European people and employment adviser to executive leadership .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomLead💰 £95,000 - £120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive HR leadership experience with a strong focus on European employment law, employee relations, and payroll management. Capable of providing strategic guidance to senior executives while ensuring compliance with local regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

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HR Leadership ExperienceGerman Employment Law ExpertiseEmployee Relations ManagementPayroll Operations OversightFluent English Communication

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Hard Skills

Employment Law AdvisoryOrganizational Change ManagementWorkforce PlanningPerformance ManagementRisk MitigationPayroll ComplianceStatutory ReportingEmployee Lifecycle ManagementGrievance HandlingDisciplinary Process Guidance

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentDiscretionProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

European Employment PracticesMulti-Jurisdictional CompliancePost-Acquisition IntegrationOrganizational TransformationTechnology Sector ExperienceConsumer Electronics ExperienceManufacturing ExperienceMedia Industry Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the principal European people and employment adviser to executive leadership
Advise senior management on employment law, organizational change, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and risk mitigation
Translate complex employment and labor relations issues into clear business recommendations
Partner with internal and external legal counsel on employment-related matters
Support business leaders through organizational changes, restructures, and growth initiatives
Lead employee relations matters across Europe
Provide guidance on disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, performance issues, and employment risk
Develop pragmatic solutions balancing legal compliance with business objectives
Oversee day-to-day HR operations across Germany, the UK, and Bulgaria
Ensure legally compliant employment documentation and employee lifecycle processes
Maintain HR policies and practices aligned with local legal requirements
Support onboarding, offboarding, and organizational changes
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex HR matters
Oversee payroll operations across European entities
Manage relationships with external payroll providers and internal finance teams
Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, controls, and timely processing
Coordinate statutory reporting and payroll-related compliance requirements
Drive improvements in payroll and people operations processes
Monitor legislative developments and advise leadership on emerging employment risks and obligations
Ensure compliance with local employment regulations across multiple jurisdictions
Support audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory inquiries
Develop practical frameworks for managing employment risk while supporting business growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
Significant experience supporting operations across multiple European countries
Strong understanding of German employment law and employment practices
Experience managing payroll directly or overseeing external payroll providers
Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations matters
Experience advising senior executives and business leaders
Strong judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills
Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience supporting US-based leadership teams (preferred)
Experience supporting UK employment matters (preferred)
Experience in technology, software, consumer electronics, manufacturing, media, or other international organizations (preferred)
German language skills (preferred)
Experience supporting post-acquisition integration or organizational transformation initiatives (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comfortable operating independently with significant autonomy
Able to balance legal compliance with commercial realities
Capable of influencing senior stakeholders through expertise and sound judgment
Skilled at building productive relationships across cultures and jurisdictions
Calm and effective in complex employee relations situations
Equally comfortable discussing strategic workforce issues and reviewing payroll reports