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.

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