People Business Partner, EMEA (London) (Hybrid)

AuditBoard; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a People Business Partner to help drive its expansion in the EMEA region. This hybrid position in London requires building new processes and coaching leaders on various HR topics. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience, especially in the SaaS sector, and possess a deep understanding of labor laws across EMEA. Competitive perks include flexible vacation and employee health coverage.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee health coverage

Flexible Vacation

401K with match (US) or pension with match (UK)

Remote and hybrid work options

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience ideally in SaaS.
• Expertise in EMEA labor law and global expansion.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, matrixed environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on people processes.
• Advise on employee relations issues.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws.

Skills

People Business Partner experience

Labor law knowledge in EMEA

Communication skills

Multi-lingual

Job description

Who We Are

Having surpassed $300M ARR and continuing to grow, AuditBoard is the leading audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform on the market. More than 50% of the Fortune 500, including 7 of the Fortune 10, leverage our award‑winning technology to move their businesses forward with greater clarity and agility. And our customers love us: AuditBoard is top‑rated on G2.com and Gartner Peer Insights.

At AuditBoard, we inspire each other to innovate and are proud of what we are producing. We spend each day thinking of new ways to help our customers and contribute to the greater good of our company and our surrounding communities. We are all about assisting each other and breaking through barriers to create the most loved audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform by our customers. This is how we have become one of the 500 fastest‑growing tech companies in North America for the sixth year in a row, as ranked by Deloitte!

Why This Role is Exciting

As the first EMEA People Business Partner at AuditBoard, you will have the unique opportunity to build the foundation for our People strategy in the region. This role is a perfect fit for a proactive and resourceful individual who is excited to help drive the company’s global expansion by building new processes from the ground up while also serving as a key partner and coach to leaders and employees across every department.

Note: This is a hybrid position based in London and will require travel to the office two times per week. There will also be occasional business travel for meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with and coach leaders at all levels on a wide range of people processes, including performance reviews, compensation planning, team development, and organisational design
• Advise and coach leaders on managing complex employee relations issues, including performance management, investigations, and grievances
• Provide expertise on local labor law and compliance across EMEA, ensuring the company operates in a compliant manner
• Support global expansion within EMEA through entity creation and PEOs
• In partnership with teams within the People organisation, support the development and implementation of foundational people policies, processes, and programs for the EMEA region
• Collaborate closely with US‑based People Business Partners and leaders to ensure a cohesive and consistent global people strategy
• Leverage data and analytics to influence business strategy and inform decision‑making

Attributes for a Successful Candidate

• A minimum of 5‑7 years of progressive experience as a People Business Partner, preferably in the SaaS industry
• Deep knowledge of labor law in EMEA and experience with global expansion, including entity creation
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and operating in a matrixed organisation serving multiple geographies, including the UK, Germany, and Poland
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership
• Resourceful, comfortable with ambiguity, and skilled at balancing multiple competing priorities
• Multi‑lingual is a plus

Our Company Values

• Customer obsession: Apply relentless focus on listening to and understanding customers as the core of everything we do
• Win, together: Drive to be the best while supporting each other’s success
• Gritty resilience: Thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, balancing immediate priorities with big‑picture strategic goals
• Personal improvement: Stay eager to share insights, seek feedback, and continuously learn
• Constant innovation: Challenge the status quo and drive improvements

Perks

• Launch a career at one of the fastest‑growing SaaS companies in North America!
• Live your best life (LYBL)! $200/mo for anything that enhances your life
• Remote and hybrid work options, plus lunch in the Cerritos office
• Comprehensive employee health coverage (all locations)
• 401K with match (US) or pension with match (UK)
• Competitive compensation & bonus program
• Flexible Vacation (US exempt & CA) or 25 days (UK)
• Time off for your birthday & volunteering
• Employee resource groups
• Opportunities for team and company‑wide get‑togethers!

*perks may vary based on eligibility/location

Background checks are required. Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This role may have access to highly sensitive data, including employee data, customer data, company financials, and proprietary product information.

We love building strong partnerships, but please note that AuditBoard cannot accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Any submissions without a signed agreement in place will not create a fee obligation.

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