European People Operations Leader — Strategic HR Advisory

ION® Audio; Ash Vale; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

inMusic is seeking an experienced European HR leader to serve as the primary adviser to our US-based executive team on employment, payroll, employee relations, and people operations across Europe. This is a highly visible role that blends strategic advisory responsibilities with practical operational ownership and requires partnering with senior leadership across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will oversee HR operations in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Bulgaria, with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Experience supporting operations across multiple European countries.
• Strong understanding of German employment law.
• Experience managing payroll directly or with providers.
• Experience advising senior executives.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• 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 that balance 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 that align 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.

Job description

inMusic is seeking an experienced European HR leader to serve as the primary adviser to our US-based executive team on employment, payroll, employee relations, and people operations across Europe. This is a highly visible role that blends strategic advisory responsibilities with practical operational ownership and requires partnering with senior leadership across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will oversee HR operations in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Bulgaria, with