Regional People Partner, EMEA (Bilingual)

OpenTable; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Birthday off

Recharge week

Company-paid therapy

Headspace subscription

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 GP access

Income protection

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Development Dollars

On-demand learning

Paid parental leave

Bike2Work

Season ticket loan

Office lunches

Job summary

OpenTable is seeking a Regional People Partner for EMEA in London. You will drive strategic HR initiatives, partner with regional leaders, and ensure compliant, people-first programs across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in a bilingual bilingual capacity.

You will work with global HR teams to deliver scalable services, analyze workforce data, and foster an inclusive culture while managing complex employee relations and change initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or Business Partnering experience within a multi-country or global matrix organization.
• Demonstrated experience navigating HR practices, employment law, and compliance in Spain, Portugal, France or Italy.
• Fluency in English and business fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, French or Italian.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end employee relations, organizational change, and performance initiatives.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday) and reporting/analytics tools (Google Workspace).

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leaders to deliver strategic guidance on employee relations, organizational design, talent retention, and performance management across EMEA.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and regional labor standards.
• Drive regional execution of talent programs, engagement surveys, compensation planning, and performance processes.
• Collaborate with global People & Culture, HR Operations, and Payroll for scalable HR services.
• Analyze HR data to provide actionable recommendations improving team effectiveness and manager capability.
• Manage complex employee relations cases with coaching, mediation, and conflict resolution.

Skills

HR Generalist

Business Partnering

HR analytics

Employee relations

Change management

Tools

Workday

Google Workspace

Job description

Regional People Partner, EMEA (Bilingual)

London, United Kingdom

Regional People Partner - EMEA

About the Job

As a Regional People Partner for EMEA, you will drive strategic people initiatives and provide comprehensive HR advisory services across key European markets. In this full-time permanent role, you will partner closely with regional business leaders and managers to align people strategies with organizational goals while navigating complex, multi-country employment landscapes. By leveraging local expertise, data-driven insights, and a candidate-first mindset, you will champion a collaborative, inclusive culture and enhance the overall employee lifecycle across the region.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leaders and people managers to deliver strategic guidance on employee relations, organizational design, talent retention, and performance management across EMEA.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and regional labor standards, proactively updating policies and mitigating organizational risk in key European markets.
• Drive regional execution of cyclical people programs, including engagement surveys, talent reviews, compensation planning, and performance management processes.
• Collaborate with global People & Culture, HR Operations, and Payroll teams to deliver seamless, scalable HR services and cross-functional solutions.
• Analyze HR data and key workforce metrics to deliver actionable recommendations that improve team effectiveness, manager capability, and business outcomes.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, providing coaching, mediation, and conflict resolution to foster a high-performing, inclusive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or Business Partnering experience within a multi-country or global matrix organization.
• Demonstrated professional experience navigating HR practices, employment law, and compliance requirements in at least one of the following countries: Spain, Portugal, France or Italy.
• Professional fluency in English and native/business fluency in at least one of the following languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French or Italian.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end employee relations matters, organizational change, and performance management initiatives.
• Proficiency with modern enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and collaborative productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace) for reporting and workforce analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD qualification or equivalent regional HR accreditation).
• Experience supporting cross-functional business units across broader EMEA territories (e.g., UK, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland).
• Demonstrated capability in coaching people managers on leadership, team development, and conflict resolution techniques.
• Proven experience using data-driven approaches and HR analytics to solve strategic business challenges and optimize people processes.
• Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, matrixed, and scaling business environment.

We believe great work happens when people feel trusted, supported & excited about what they do — so we offer benefits designed to support your life, wellbeing & growth.

Flexibility that actually feels flexible

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Generous annual leave, plus your birthday off
• An annual company-wide recharge week where the whole business fully switches off

Support for your wellbeing

• Company-paid therapy through Spring Health
• A Headspace subscription
• An Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, legal support & more
• Income protection & life assurance
• Discounted gym membership

Investment in your growth

• Development Dollars to support your learning
• Access to thousands of on-demand courses & learning resources

The extras that make a difference

• Paid parental leave
• Bike2Work & season ticket loan schemes
• Employee Resource Groups & inclusive communities
• Regular socials, Thursday happy hours & free office lunches twice a week

At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.

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