HR Business Partner EMEA

How about a Job That Works For You? 🤔 

Ever dreamt of a profession where you call the shots on where you work? Welcome to Safeguard Global! We're all about making work fit your life, not the other way around. 🦸 

Our Work in Any Way approach means you can call your couch your office or a café halfway across the world your boardroom, while still having the flexibility to make school runs and essential errands which may end up in a detour to a scenic park to continue your work day and meet deadlines. 🛣️ 

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for delivering expert HR guidance and support to designated internal client groups, aiming to cultivate a highly engaged workforce while mitigating business risks. This hands-on position offers end-to-end HR support to specific business functions or regions (EMEA) within the organisation.

How you will make a difference: 
 

• Collaborate with talent acquisition and hiring managers to ensure EMEA teams are fully staffed, with clear role requirements, budgets, and priorities.
• Support with creating job descriptions, interviews and assist in the job offer process with line managers.
• Ensure an effective onboarding experience that enhances culture, productivity, and retention.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for EMEA leadership on operational issues; escalate as needed.
• Coach managers on performance, goal setting, and employee discipline; conduct investigations and provide counselling.
• Support consistent application of company policies and seek legal advice from local HR providers.
• Manage exit processes for employees and assist with EMEA region transitions.
• Assess HR needs in training, workforce planning, career development, and leadership solutions.
• Partner with line managers to support training initiatives with SGU when applicable.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll and benefits processing with local HR providers.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring HR laws and maintaining compliant records.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and practices in line with labor laws.
• Assist EMEA HR Director with business metrics analysis, retention, and employee experience improvements.
• Support compensation and benefits analysis, including benchmarking and review of salary actions.
• Provide HR analytics as needed.
• Lead and contribute to employee engagement activities and innovative solutions.
• Help build organisational capabilities and structures that align with business strategy and culture.
• Support the evolution of corporate culture aligned with Safeguard's values, acting as an ambassador.
• Act as a trusted partner to EMEA management and a collaborative member of the global HR team.
• Coordinate with the HR team to ensure alignment with other business units.
• Lead or contribute to various projects at both corporate and business unit levels.

What will make you stand out: 

• Fluent in business English, both written and verbal.
• Proven progressive experience in an HR Generalist/Business Partner role, including employee relations, labor compliance, performance management, and talent acquisition.
• Degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws in at least one EMEA country, with the ability to quickly adapt to and apply laws across other EMEA countries.
• Excellent customer service orientation and a positive attitude.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, influence, and coach employees at all levels while building strong cross-functional relationships.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to inform decisions and present metrics.
• Experience with complex HRIS systems; ability to generate reports and analyse data.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams, regions, and cultures.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and deliver results in a team environment.
• Proven track record in managing cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and navigate organisational changes.
• Commitment to confidentiality and maintaining high ethical standards.

About Us: 

We’re not bound by traditional ways of doing things. Yep, we handle global solutions for over 1500 clients, but what really sets us apart is our vibe. We’re a community of 2000+ Guardians, spread-out all-over 50+ countries, united by our dedication to a remote first and flexible workforce.  🌎 

Why become a Guardian:  

• 🌏 International Environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local e