HR Business Partner

ConnectingDots; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization seeks an HR Business Partner to drive people strategy across Europe. This hybrid role in the UK offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a bonus scheme, hybrid working, and opportunities for growth and impact. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of change.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical

Life Assurance

GymFlex membership

Industry-leading pension scheme

Exclusive employee perks & discounts

International career opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive HR Business Partnering experience in agile, international environments.
• Strong grasp of UK employment law and at least one other European jurisdiction.
• Willingness to travel to European offices when required.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement impactful people strategies across Europe.
• Drive initiatives in talent management, employee engagement, and change management.
• Manage employee relations and compliance in multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Project management

Influencing stakeholders

Coaching

Education

CIPD qualification

Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

HR Business Partner - Europe / London Bridge or Manchester Office | Hybrid Working / £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Be a key driver of people strategy across Europe.

Join WEX, a fast-paced and forward-thinking global organisation, and take your HR expertise to the next level. We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and people-focused HR Business Partner to support our European teams through transformative change, growth, and continued innovation.

This is more than just an HR role - it's an opportunity to make a real impact.

Whats on Offer?

• £50,000-£60,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid working - London Bridge or Manchester office
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (+ option to buy more!)
• Private Medical + Life Assurance + Income Protection
• GymFlex membership & wellbeing initiatives
• Industry-leading pension scheme
• Access to exclusive employee perks & discounts
• International career opportunities

Key Responsibilities Of The HR Business Partner

Reporting to the HR Director - Europe, you'll act as a trusted advisor to People Leaders across multiple European regions. Your remit will be diverse and dynamic, encompassing:

• Partnering with leaders to shape and implement impactful people strategies
• Driving initiatives across talent management, organisational design, employee engagement, and leadership development.
• Supporting complex change management programmes and cultural transformation.
• Managing employee relations and compliance across several European jurisdictions.
• Using data and insights to influence decision-making and enhance workforce performance.
• Championing a high-performance culture that supports WEX's strategic goals.

What You'll Bring

• CIPD qualification (or working towards it).
• Extensive HR Business Partnering experience, ideally in agile, international environments.
• Strong grasp of UK employment law and at least one other European jurisdiction (e.g., France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium).
• Confident in influencing senior stakeholders and coaching People Leaders.
• Strong project management skills with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• A strategic mindset and collaborative approach - you enjoy working across cultures and regions.
• Willingness to travel to European offices when required.

Bonus If You Have

• Fluency in French, Dutch, Italian, or German
• M&A experience
• Strong Excel and HR analytics skills
• Experience using Workday (HRIS)

Why WEX?

At WEX, we don't just offer jobs - we offer careers with purpose. You'll be empowered to shape culture, build capability, and enable teams to thrive.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're a confident and strategic HR professional ready to join a global team at the heart of change and growth, apply today and be part of shaping the future of WEX in Europe.

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