HR Manager EMEA

Oakleaf Partnership; London; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 85,000

Job description

HR Manager – EMEA

Global Software Business

Remote

£75,000 – £85,000

A leading global technology company is seeking a Regional HR Manager to support its EMEA region. As a key member of the HR leadership team, you will oversee HR operations, drive strategic initiatives, and partner with senior leaders to foster a high-performance culture across a globally distributed workforce.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop an HR function within a fast-growing, remote-first company that thrives on innovation, open-source technology, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and scale the regional HR team, ensuring precise and compliant HR operations.
• Partner with senior managers on talent development, succession planning, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
• Provide expert guidance on performance management and employee relations across multiple countries.
• Design and implement HR policies and initiatives to support a global workforce.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance HR processes and business alignment.
• Support training and development initiatives to nurture leadership and professional growth.
• Represent the company at events, articulating HR strategies and culture initiatives.

Key experience:

• Proven HR leadership experience within a technology-driven, global organization.
• Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in HR best practices, employment law, and compliance across the EMEA region.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data trends and drive informed decisions.
• Hands-on approach, capable of balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR operations.
• Experience in a remote-first or highly distributed work environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for company events.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent).
• Experience with immigration policies and global mobility processes.
• Strong facilitation and training skills.
• Proven academic excellence including University degree.