HR Business Partner, EMEA

Hudson RPO; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR solutions is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for EMEA to drive HR strategies across Europe and the Middle East. This role requires a strategic leader who can influence organizational culture, develop talent, and ensure compliance with local legislation, all while working closely with business leaders. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the drive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company.

Benefits

Thrive Days

Flexible working arrangements

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in regional or international environments as HRBP.
• Deep understanding of employment legislation across EMEA.
• Experience in Recruitment/Total Talent/RPO sector.

Responsibilities

• Act as regional HR business partner for EMEA, align HR strategies.
• Champion inclusive practices and resolve complex employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with laws and respond to sensitive matters.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Strong HR generalist or HRBP experience

Fluency in English

Tools

HRIS proficiency

Job description

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Director Global Talent Management and APAC Internal Recruitment, Hudson RPO at Hudson RPO

At Hudson RPO, we are shaping the future of talent by delivering innovative and tailored HR and recruitment solutions to organisations around the globe. We put people at the heart of everything we do – and now we’re looking for an experienced and strategic HR Business Partner, EMEA to join us and play a pivotal role in driving our HR agenda across Europe and the Middle East.

This is an exciting opportunity for a high-impact HR leader to partner with regional business leaders and help shape the organisational culture, develop talent, ensure compliance, and drive business results. Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Act as the regional HR business partner for EMEA, aligning HR strategies with commercial goals.
• Provide expertise in organisational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and culture change.
• Influence and support the execution of people strategies to enhance team performance and engagement.

Employee Relations & Performance

• Advise and coach leaders on employee relations, performance issues, and HR policy interpretation.
• Champion inclusive and legally compliant people practices across the region.
• Lead resolution of complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.

Compliance & HR Governance

• Stay abreast of employment laws and practices across multiple EMEA countries.
• Ensure policies and practices meet all relevant legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and legal counsel on risk, investigations, or sensitive matters.

Operational HR

• Partner with HR Operations to deliver consistent, accurate, and effective HR services.
• Utilise HR data and insights to drive improvements across the employee lifecycle.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and HRIS integrity across regional operations.

Culture & People Development

• Drive initiatives aligned to Hudson RPO’s values and culture.
• Support leadership development and learning tailored to regional needs.
• Promote engagement, retention, and DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) across diverse teams.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong HR generalist or HRBP experience within regional or international environments.
• Experience within the Recruitment/Total Talent/RPO sector.
• Deep understanding of employment legislation in key European and Middle Eastern countries.
• A blend of strategic thinking and hands-on operational delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid model, with the ability to attend our Edinburgh office 3–4 days a week.
• Fluency in English; additional regional languages are a plus.
• Proficiency with HR systems (HRIS), ideally with implementation experience.

Why Join Hudson RPO?

• Work with globally recognised clients and brands.
• Thrive Days – additional paid leave to support wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements encouraged and supported.
• Employee recognition programs throughout the year.
• A passionate, values-driven culture focused on innovation and people.

Commitment to Diversity & Equal Opportunity
Hudson RPO is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments will be considered during the recruitment process.

Please contact Skye Lovell in our Internal Recruitment Team for more information: [e-mail]. Please note Skye is based in Australia and therefore there may be a short delay in response. Thank you for your understanding.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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