Senior HR Business Partner – International

JoVE

. Partner with department leaders and drive workforce planning and organizational design, using HR data to spot issues early and put solutions in place.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United Kingdom, PolandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR operations, including payroll management, benefits administration, and compliance with employment law across multiple jurisdictions. Proven ability to drive workforce planning, onboarding processes, and performance management in technology-based environments.

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HR Business Partner ExperienceMulti-Country Payroll ManagementCompensation Range DevelopmentEmployment Compliance KnowledgeOnboarding Process Optimization

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Hard Skills

Payroll ManagementBenefits AdministrationCompensation AnalysisWorkforce PlanningPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsData AnalysisCompliance ManagementOrganizational DesignGoal Setting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProactive Problem SolvingSound JudgmentCoaching and MentoringEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

HR OperationsInternational Employee GroupsMarket BenchmarkingStatutory RequirementsTechnology-Based CompaniesPerformance Review CyclesEmployee MattersInvestigationsDifficult ConversationsLocal Market Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with department leaders and drive workforce planning and organizational design, using HR data to spot issues early and put solutions in place.
Manage and continuously optimize our onboarding process for new hires across locations, from offer to first 90 days.
Lead the performance review cycles and coach managers on goal setting, feedback, performance improvement and team issues.
Own end-to-end payroll and ensure accurate, on-time pay and clean monthly reconciliations.
Build and maintain salary bands and compensation ranges using market benchmarking, and advise leaders on offers, promotions and pay decisions.
Manage and continuously improve benefits programs across countries, balancing local market practices, statutory requirements and cost.
Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers, answering questions and handling employee matters, investigations and difficult conversations with sound judgment.
Ensure compliance with employment law and regulations across all countries, and update policies, contracts and handbooks as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
5+ years as an HR Business Partner or in a similar role at technology-based companies
Hands-on experience managing HR operations for international employee groups, especially in Europe and North America
Proven ownership of multi-country payroll and benefits administration
Experience building compensation ranges or salary bands
Strong working knowledge of employment compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Experience driving excellence across onboarding, performance management, employee relations and compliance
Self-driven and proactive, with strong attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive compensation package.
We are fully remote!
You will make a direct impact in accelerating science research and education.
Opportunity to work with global teams and in an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.
Our strong promotion from within culture draws a clear path to advance your career with us.