People Business Partner (EUAA)

Guardant Health; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking a People Business Partner to support HR operations across the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. The role involves managing employee relations, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, and supporting people programs. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of HR experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in English is required, with additional languages preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with HRIS systems and handling employee data.

Responsibilities

• Act as the regional People Business Partner for European countries.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and employment practices.
• Lead or support People processes such as onboarding and absence management.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Coaching skills

Knowledge of labor laws

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Overview

(The role can be based in London UK but will support teams in the UK Germany France Spain and Italy)

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-the-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, Rewards, Talent Acquisition, People Operations and Employee Relations.

Key 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.