Regional People Partner, EMEA (Bilingual)

******************************** *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. ----------------------------------- *What You’ll Get at* ** *OpenTable* 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* ------------------------------ * *Private health & dental insurance* * *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 * *Leadership development opportunities* * Access to *thousands of on-demand courses & learning resources* *✨ The extras that make a difference* ------------------------------------- * *Paid volunteer days* * *Paid parental leave* * *Competitive pension contributions* * *Bike2Work & season ticket loan schemes* * *Travel discounts* * *Employee Resource Groups & inclusive communities* * Regular socials, Thursday happy hours & *free office lunches twice a week* -------------------------------- *Work Environment & Flexibility* 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. #LI-hybrid