Regional Director, People Partner EMEA

Applied Intuition Inc.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Regional Director, People Partner for the EMEA region. This pivotal role requires strong leadership skills, with responsibilities spanning regional strategy execution, HR harmonization, and change management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within U.S.-headquartered companies and the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams. A commitment to employee engagement and a people-first approach is essential for success in this position, which is critical for the company’s growth in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience leading people strategy in the EMEA region.
• Strong background in U.S.-headquartered companies.
• Ability to navigate global decision-making and cultural alignment.
• Data-driven decision-making skills.
• High emotional intelligence and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary advisor to EMEA leaders.
• Collaborate with People Operations on EMEA policy needs.
• Lead HR alignment across multiple countries.
• Manage change management and transformation initiatives.
• Drive local engagement strategies in EMEA.

Skills

Coaching

Organizational design

Change management

Performance and talent development

Employee relations

Job description

Regional Director, People Partner - EMEA

London, UK

Who We Are

Addepar is a global technology and data company that helps investment professionals provide the most informed, precise guidance for their clients. Hundreds of thousands of users have entrusted Addepar to empower smarter investment decisions and better advice over the last decade. With client presence in more than 50 countries, Addepar’s platform aggregates portfolio, market and client data for over $8 trillion in assets. Addepar’s open platform integrates with more than 100 software, data and services partners to deliver a complete solution for a wide range of firms and use cases. Addepar embraces a global flexible workforce model with offices in New York City, Salt Lake City, London, Edinburgh, Pune, Dubai, Geneva, and São Paulo.

The Role

We are seeking a Head of EMEA People Business Partner to join our Global People Team and lead the people strategy for the EMEA region, including the UK, Switzerland, Dubai plus any new EMEA office locations. This leader will play a critical role in aligning global talent strategy with regional business priorities while providing exceptional partnership to local leaders across R&D, Go‑To‑Market, and G&A functions.

EMEA is a high‑priority growth region for Addepar, and this role will require a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands‑on execution. You’ll serve as the most senior People Team member in the region, responsible for enabling business growth, scaling the support model, and shaping employee experience. You will have direct management responsibility for one direct report and provide dotted‑line leadership to the UK‑based Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and People Operations team. While the position carries strategic responsibilities, a willingness to roll up your sleeves and build from the ground up will be key to success.

This position also requires experience operating in a U.S.-headquartered environment, with the ability to collaborate effectively across time zones, functions, and global teams.

Applicants must have, and maintain, the right to work in the United Kingdom from the first day of employment. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What You’ll Do

• Regional Strategy Execution: Act as the primary advisor to EMEA leaders. Partner with Global PBPs to localize workforce plans and operationalize global org designs, ensuring headcount growth is feasible within local markets.
• Regional Policy & Governance Partnership: Collaborate closely with the People Operations team to identify and prioritize EMEA‑specific policy needs (e.g., benefits harmonization, local handbooks, and compliance). Act as the regional lead for the localized rollout of these initiatives, ensuring they reduce dependency on US‑centric processes while maintaining alignment with Addepar’s global brand and values.
• HR Harmonization: Lead the alignment of practices across the UK, Poland, Switzerland, and Dubai to ensure operational efficiency and a consistent employee experience.
• Change Management & Transformation: Lead complex regional efforts, such as site expansions or org redesigns, with a thoughtful, employee‑centric approach.
• Culture & Engagement: Drive localized engagement strategies and action planning to sustain a values‑aligned culture across diverse EMEA offices.
• Compliance & Employee Relations: Ensure all practices meet local labor laws (including Works Council/Union considerations) and manage regional ER issues in partnership with Legal.

Matrix Leadership & Collaboration

Provide dotted‑line leadership to regional TA, Talent Development, and People Operations teams. Partner with Global Centers of Excellence to ensure programs (Comp, Performance Management) are executed in‑region effectively.

Who You Are

• An experienced People Business Partner ideally with prior experience leading people strategy in the EMEA region.
• Strong background supporting or operating within a U.S.-headquartered company, with comfort navigating global decision‑making, time zones, and cultural alignment.
• Skilled in coaching, organizational design, performance and talent development, change management, workforce planning, and employee relations.
• Able to flex between strategic work and hands‑on execution, particularly in fast‑scaling or lean environments.
• A collaborative builder with strong relationship skills, excellent judgment, and a people‑first mindset. Adept at using data and insights to shape talent decisions and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experienced in supporting geographically distributed teams and operating with a high degree of agility and independence.
• A confident, clear communicator with excellent listening and influencing skills across diverse audiences and cultures.
• A high‑EQ matrix leader capable of driving results through influence rather than just direct authority.
• Deep knowledge of European labor relations, including experience navigating Works Councils, trade unions, or localized employee representative bodies.

Our Values

• Act Like an Owner: Think and operate with intention, purpose and care. Own outcomes.
• Build Together: Collaborate to unlock the best solutions. Deliver lasting value.
• Champion Our Clients: Exceed client expectations. Our clients’ success is our success.
• Drive Innovation: Be bold and unconstrained in problem solving. Transform the industry.
• Embrace Learning: Engage our community to broaden our perspective. Bring a growth mindset.

Addepar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to bring together diverse ideas, experiences, skill sets, perspectives, backgrounds and identities to drive innovative solutions. We commit to promoting a welcoming environment where inclusion and belonging are held as a shared responsibility.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request.

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