Regional People Advisor (EMEA)

Ascendion; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational HR consulting firm is seeking an experienced Regional People Advisor (EMEA) to provide expert HR advisory services across performance management, employee relations, and compliance with UK and regional employment legislation. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant HR experience and the ability to drive process improvements while ensuring an inclusive culture. This role offers the chance to work in a diverse and fast-paced global environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR generalist or advisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK and regional employment legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations and stakeholder coaching.
• Ability to interpret HR data for workforce decisions.
• Experience in driving HR process improvements in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer HR advisory support to leaders across EMEA.
• Translate HR programs into regionally-tailored solutions.
• Advise on performance management and coaching for leaders.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver training initiatives.
• Support workforce planning with EMEA-specific insights.
• Drive process improvements in HR operations.
• Promote employee engagement and inclusive culture.

Skills

HR advisory support

Performance management

Employee relations

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Relevant HR qualifications (e.g., CIPD)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Regional People Advisor (EMEA) to partner with business leaders and HR teams across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. This role supports the implementation of HR initiatives that align with global strategy while respecting regional nuances. You will provide expert advisory services across performance management, employee relations, compliance, and culture-building.

Responsibilities

• Offer expert HR advisory support to leaders across EMEA, ensuring compliance with regional employment laws and HR best practices.
• Translate enterprise-wide HR programs into regionally-tailored solutions that reflect cultural and legal requirements.
• Advise on performance management, including appraisals, development plans, and coaching for people leaders.
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and conduct investigations aligned with local and global standards.
• Collaborate with COEs and regional partners to deliver training and talent development initiatives.
• Support workforce planning and analytics by providing EMEA-specific insights and trends.
• Drive process improvements using technology and best practices to streamline HR operations.
• Promote employee engagement and inclusive culture initiatives aligned with both business goals and regional expectations.

Experience & Skills Required

• 8+ years of progressive HR generalist or advisory experience, preferably within EMEA or a multinational context.
• Strong knowledge of UK and regional employment legislation, HR compliance, and cultural nuances.
• Demonstrated experience in managing performance management, employee relations, and stakeholder coaching.
• Excellent analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR data to support workforce decisions.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of an organization.
• A track record of driving HR process improvements and change within a fast-paced global environment.
• Relevant HR qualifications (e.g., CIPD) are a plus.