HR Business Partner

Overview: Our Culture and Impact Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with more than 5,500+ employees and ~30,000 customers worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 500. Founded in 1999, Cvent delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for marketers and event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues and destinations to help them grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business. Our technology brings millions of people together at events around the world. In short, we’re transforming the meetings and events industry through innovative technology that powers the human connection.

Cvent's strength lies in its people, fostering a culture where everyone is encouraged to think like entrepreneurs, taking risks and making decisions confidently. We value diverse perspectives and celebrate differences, working together with colleagues and clients to build strong connections.

AI at Cvent: Leading the Future Are you ready to shape the future of work at the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation? At Cvent, we’re committed to continuous learning and adaptation—AI isn’t just a tool for us, it’s part of our DNA. We’re looking for candidates who are eager to evolve alongside technology. If you love to experiment boldly, share your discoveries, and help define best practices for AI-augmented work, you’ll thrive here. Our team values professionals who thoughtfully integrate AI into their daily work, delivering exceptional results while relying on the human judgment and creativity that drive real innovation.

Throughout our interview process, you’ll have the chance to demonstrate how you use AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact. If you’re excited to be part of a team that’s leading the way in AI-powered collaboration, we’d love to meet you.

Cvent is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to provide HRBP coverage across Europe, APAC and the Middle East. You will be a trusted advisor to people leaders and support the delivery of the people agenda across multiple countries, working closely with HRBP peers globally. In This Role, You Will: Business partnering Partner with people leaders across the region, acting as a coach and sounding board on talent, performance, engagement and change. Work with the HRBP in supporting the implementation of Cvent's HR strategy. Collaborate with our HRBPs globally to uncover trends, transforming insights into actionable recommendations that drive continuous improvement across Cvent. Shape culture and engagement: interpret engagement results and drive practical actions with leaders. Employee relations Advise people leaders on employee relations matters across the region, including performance management, investigations, disciplinary and grievance. Work in collaboration with Senior HRBPs to resolve complex issues. Work with Legal and HR COE’s to manage risk and ensure compliance with local employment law and internal policy across multiple jurisdictions. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal standards while driving proactive HR solutions. Review and develop HR policies and ensure consistent, compliant application across countries. Support formal consultation processes where required. People processes and programmes Support delivery of performance, promotion and recognition programmes, coaching managers through each step. Partner with Recruitment, Learning & Development, Total Rewards and People Operations to deliver integrated solutions. Lead regional and global HR projects and process improvements that raise efficiency and the employee experience. Support the people aspects of change, transformation and restructuring, including integrations or acquisitions where relevant. Collaborate closely with peers globally, which will be instrumental in building out the role and delivering projects successfully. Support manager capability through coaching and training on people management skills. Support the development of data-driven insights and strategy to drive measurable impact. AI and ways of working Use AI tools thoughtfully in day-to-day HRBP work, such as analysis, insight generation and preparation, applying human judgment and protecting confidential employee data. Champion responsible AI adoption with people leaders and share learnings and best practices with HRBP peers. Stay current on emerging AI capabilities in HR and recommend improvements to people processes. Here's What You Need: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. CIPD qualification (or equivalent) is desirable. Extensive, demonstrable HR Advisor or Business Partnering experience in a corporate, technology or professional services environment. Proven experience advising people leaders and handling employee relations matters, with sound knowledge of UK employment law; exposure to European, APAC and/or Middle East employment practices is highly valued. Experience working in a matrix organisation, supporting multi-country, multicultural workforces and working across different time zones. Strong analytical skills. Track record of supporting restructuring or HR projects with measurable business results. Credible, pragmatic and collaborative, with the judgement to work independently, prioritise in a fast-paced environment and build trust with people leaders. CIPD qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.