Who are we looking for? We are looking for an experienced Europe People Partner to support regional managers and directors across the continent on people-related topics that span multiple countries or have regional impact. Reporting to the EMEA HR Director, this role acts as a strategic HR generalist partner, coordinating talent, change management, communication and organizational development activities across the region. Working closely with country HR teams and HR Centers of Excellence, the role helps ensure consistency of HR practices, drives regional HR initiatives, and supports the successful implementation of business and organizational priorities across the continent. What will you be doing?
• Act as a Europe People Partner to regional managers and directors, translating business needs into effective people actions and providing guidance on cross-country and regional HR topics.
• Provide HR generalist support across the employee lifecycle, partnering with managers and collaborating with country HR teams on multi-country people matters.
• Support employee relations topics with regional impact when required, working closely with country HR teams and under the guidance of the EMEA HR Director.
• Coordinate regional talent management activities, including talent reviews, succession planning, performance management and employee development processes.
• Manage regional talent calendars, tools, reporting and follow-up activities, ensuring effective coordination with local HR teams.
• Coordinate change management and communication initiatives across the region, supporting the successful implementation of business and organizational transformation programs.
• Contribute to organizational development initiatives, including organizational design, effectiveness and workforce capability programs.
• Support regional managers in terms of organizational effectiveness, employee engagement and people-related business challenges.
• Develop communication plans and key messaging for managers and employees, ensuring effective adaptation and deployment by local HR teams.
• Act as a regional coordination point between country HR teams, HR Centers of Excellence and business leaders, facilitating alignment on priorities,



timelines and HR initiatives.
• Promote the sharing of HR best practices, policies and standards across countries while ensuring local relevance and compliance.
• Plan and drive the delivery of European HR projects and initiatives, defining project scope, timelines, milestones, responsibilities, risks and success measures.
• Monitor project progress, manage stakeholders and provide regular updates to leadership on project status and key deliverables.
• Support organizational change projects affecting multiple countries, coordinating implementation activities with local HR and business teams.
• Provide direct support to the EMEA HR Director through analysis, reporting, preparation of presentations and leadership materials, and follow-up of strategic actions and regional projects. Who are You?
• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Law, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Master's degree, postgraduate qualification or professional HR certification is advantageous.
• Minimum 5-8 years of HR experience, including experience as an HR Generalist and/or Europe People Partner.
• Experience working within an international industrial, manufacturing or matrix organization preferred.
• Proven experience supporting change management, organizational development and business transformation initiatives.
• Experience planning and delivering projects across multiple countries, regions or business sites.
• Experience working closely with country HR teams and HR Centers of Excellence within a matrix environment.
• Exposure to employee relations and workforce management topics is desirable.
• Strong HR generalist knowledge across talent management, performance management, employee engagement, organizational design and core HR processes.




• Excellent project management and planning capabilities, including project scoping, risk management, milestone tracking and status reporting.
• Project management certification is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of European employment law and labour relations frameworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, as well as HRIS platforms and project management tools.
• Fluent professional English required.
• Additional European languages such as Spanish, Italian, German or French are advantageous. What competencies will you need?
• Europe People Partnering – Builds effective partnerships with leaders, translating business priorities into practical people solutions.
• Change Management – Successfully supports organizational transformation and helps leaders and employees navigate change.
• Organizational Development – Understands organizational effectiveness, team design, talent development and workforce capability building.
• Project Management – Demonstrates strong planning, execution and governance skills, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously while delivering results.
• Strategic Coordination – Effectively aligns stakeholders across countries, functions and business units to achieve common objectives.
• Communication – Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, managers, senior leaders and HR stakeholders across diverse cultures.
• Influencing & Relationship Building – Builds credibility and gains commitment from stakeholders without direct authority.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with country HR teams, Centers of Excellence and business leaders within a complex matrix environment.
• Analytical Thinking – Uses data, insights and sound judgement to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Execution Excellence – Demonstrates attention to detail, strong organizational skills and a disciplined approach to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Cultural Agility – Effectively operates across multiple countries, cultures and business environments, adapting approach to local needs while maintaining regional consistency.

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