People Business Partner

Guardant Health, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in the UK seeks a People Business Partner to oversee HR operations across Europe and Canada. This hands-on role will involve managing employee relations, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and driving People processes. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, 8 years of HR experience in Europe, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in English and familiarity with HRIS systems like Workday are also required.

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive HR experience including generalist or site HR leadership roles in Europe.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in a matrixed or global environment.
• Experience handling employee data and regional reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the regional People Business Partner for five European countries.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on People policy and employee relations.
• Lead or support People processes such as onboarding and off-boarding.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Coaching skills

Balancing tactical responsibilities

Working knowledge of labor laws

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems (e.g., Workday)

Job description

We are looking for a highly capable and resourceful People Business Partner to support our EUAA (Europe & Canada) operations. This role will serve as a key on‑ground People team presence managing People programs and employee relations across the region with a focus on the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy as well as Canada. This is a hands‑on role combining People Team site leadership, local employment compliance and employee lifecycle support. You’ll act as the first point of contact for employee matters delivering consistent People practices across offices and remote teams. You’ll also liaise with global People centers of excellence in areas like Learning & Development, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, People Operations and Employee Relations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the regional People Business Partner for our five European countries: UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, as well as Canada.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on People policy, employee relations, performance management and day‑to‑day support.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and employment practices in the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy; manage or coordinate with local counsel as needed.
• Lead or support People processes such as onboarding, off‑boarding, absence management, engagement initiatives and local compensation/benefits coordination.
• Partner with global People Team colleagues to implement People programs and policies across EUAA.
• Identify and deliver localized training based on regional needs and global goals.
• Support workforce planning, employment documentation, contract reviews and immigration coordination.
• Create and tailor employee communications to suit local audiences, ensuring clarity and cultural relevance while maintaining consistency with global messaging.
• Help develop and maintain a positive, inclusive and productive workplace culture.
• Drive operational excellence by improving processes, ensuring documentation is audit‑ready and building local HR capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in HR or a related field.
• 8 years of progressive HR experience including generalist or site HR leadership roles in Europe.
• Strong working knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance in the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in a matrixed or global environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication and coaching skills; confident working with employees at all levels.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday), employee data handling and regional reporting.
• Comfortable balancing tactical day‑to‑day responsibilities with regional project work.
• Proficiency in English required; additional European languages (e.g., German, French or Spanish) preferred.

Additional Information

Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Guardant Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support please reach out to us.

A background screening including criminal history is required for this role. Guardant Health will consider qualified applicants with criminal arrest or conviction histories in a manner consistent with applicable law, including but not limited to the LA County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).