Regional HR Manager - EMEA

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global motorcycle brand is seeking a Regional HR Manager to partner with EMEA leaders to drive HR strategies and enhance organizational performance. This hybrid role involves leading HR Generalists, focusing on talent management, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Candidates should have significant HR experience, leadership skills, and fluency in German. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, with preference for a Master's and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Annual bonus programs

Employee discounts on products

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR experience with a strong track record of leading teams and driving results.
• Experience with German Works Councils preferred.
• Comfortable leading through change and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Consult and manage HR strategies with senior leadership.
• Align HR solutions with business unit objectives.
• Develop talent management strategies to foster organizational performance.

Skills

HR management

Team leadership

Fluency in German

Employee relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PHR, SPHR, CP or SCP Certifications

Job description

Auto req ID : 44625

Title : Regional HR Manager - EMEA

Job Function : Human Resources

Location : OXFORD - Hybrid

Company : Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

Our International Markets are focused on creating an inclusive and expanding rider community that appeals to new and existing riders. We strive to deliver an H-D experience with an unequivocal customer focus.

From the UK to Singapore and many places in between, our employees are essential to our success. Our efforts are concentrated on the highest priority markets, primarily North America, Europe and parts of Asia Pacific. We have concentrated our resources in-market for maximum impact in line with our future strategy. Our regional offices and in-market teams have the freedom within a clearly defined framework to make decisions to drive their business. In-market teams are agile and equipped to understand consumer needs, provide focused attention to dealers, and respond more quickly to local market conditions.

Job Summary

The Regional Human Resources Manager serves as a true business partner to leaders across EMEA, working side by side on the people priorities that drive our business forward. This role leads a team of HR Generalists and delivers practical, forward-thinking HR strategies that help our teams perform, grow, and stay connected to what makes Harley-Davidson unique.

Working closely with leaders, the Regional HR Manager turns business goals into actionable people solutions — from talent and performance to engagement and change leadership. This role also partners with our HR Centers of Excellence in total rewards, employee relations, talent acquisition, and talent management to deliver a seamless and consistent people experience across the region. This role is hybrid, spending approximately 1 day per month in the office.

Job Responsibilities

• Human Resources Consultation & Management : Supports the implementation of strategies set forth by the Human Resources senior leadership team. Provides support to leaders, managers and employees to better understand and utilize Human Resources tools, processes and policies; maximizing organizational effectiveness, improve performance and ensuring compliance. Advises and counsels leaders and employees on people related matters. Consults, advises, and assists business unit leaders; works collaboratively with COE and other Human Resources resources to accomplish the following activities (e.g., change initiatives, employee relations interventions, recruiting, and performance management, organizational learning and development, business diagnostics, productivity analyses, retention and engagement assessment, employee communication, and Human Resources programs and services) in support of business goals.
• Integrated Business Solutions : Works with assigned business units to help them align and integrate the strategic capabilities of the company's human resources with business unit objectives. Identifies emerging human capital challenges and trends within the business units supported; sponsoring efforts to create improvement opportunities and effective solutions with business impact. Focuses Human Resources solutions on organizational outcomes that improve employee and organizational performance and productivity. Working collaboratively with COE resources of performance and growth, safety, talent management and rewards; brokers with and utilizes the company's Human Resources network of resources to develop optimal solutions to meet business unit challenges.
• Strategy Development & Execution : Participates in the establishment of work unit plans and performance measures in support of business goals. Helps business leaders to translate strategy into solutions, actions, and results. Is a credible activist ensuring the people-perspective is represented in business decisions so implications are understood and the workforce is proactively and successfully utilized for the overall benefit of the business. Assesses the impact of business decisions on the workforce and provides solutions to optimize opportunities and mitigate any downsides.
• Talent Management : Identifies talent issues before they impact the business - manages performance effectiveness. Is a role model for performance management, and developing others. Provides positive reinforcement for desired behaviors at all levels. Able to diagnose and resolve significant as needed. Works with the business leaders to ensure diversity and inclusiveness are properly embraced and supported by all business units. Responsible for monitoring the health and well being of the employee / employer relationship. Works with Human Resources Business Services Director to develop solutions in concert with the business and COE philosophy (e.g. reward strategies, talent management, etc.). Assesses employee engagement, works to develop and deploy solutions to increase engagement levels. Responsible for the implementation of all COE processes for assigned business units. Understands Human Resources practices, procedures, employment law and COE approaches and administers them consistently and fairly.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

Master's Degree is Preferred.

PHR, SPHR, CP or SCP Certifications Preferred

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years of HR experience with a strong track record of leading teams and driving results.
• Fluency in German lanauge and previous experience working with German Works Councils is preffered.
• Experienced leading HR teams across regions and cultures, navigating the dynamics of a global organization.
• Skilled in handling complex employee relations issues with fairness, discretion, and empathy.
• Understands the business side of HR — connects people decisions to financial and strategic outcomes.
• Uses sound judgment and integrity to tackle challenges and protect what matters most — our people and our brand.
• Comfortable leading through change and ambiguity, staying grounded while helping others do the same.
• Hands-on, practical HR leader who balances empathy with accountability and always keeps an eye on the bottom line.
• Thrives on solving problems, driving change, and bringing fresh, workable ideas to life.
• Builds trusted relationships at every level — leads with integrity, creates high morale, and strengthens teamwork. Represents the Harley-Davidson spirit beyond the workplace.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, employee discounts on motorcycles andrelated products, general merchandise, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson ().

Direct Reports : Yes

Travel Required : 0 - 10%

Visa Sponsorship : This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer

Relocation : This position is not eligible for relocation assistance