Senior People Manager EMEA

Gravitee Topco Limited.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Greater London is seeking a Senior People Manager (EMEA) to build a strong foundation for people operations across Europe. This role involves collaborating closely with the VP of People and providing guidance to EMEA executives. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of UK employment law, experience in scalable HR processes, and strong leadership skills. The company offers competitive benefits, including medical coverage and stock options, promoting a hybrid work culture.

Benefits

Competitive medical coverage

Pension / 401k program options

Stock options

25 days holiday + in-country national holidays

3 mental health days + wellness allowance

Your birthday off

Professional development budget

Quarterly team events + annual offsite

Meaningful company culture offering growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a trusted second-in-command to a VP or Head of People.
• Deep understanding of UK employment law and oversight of European labor relations.
• Ability to communicate with clarity and build strong relationships with executives.
• Experience in building scalable HR processes and using AI to improve efficiency.
• Calmness and fairness in handling sensitive employee relations.
• Previous experience with French labor law and language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP of People to implement global initiatives.
• Provide thoughtful, data-driven people guidance for managers.
• Oversee regional HR specialists for compliance with labor laws.
• Own the end-to-end People operations for EMEA.
• Guide global wellness and engagement initiatives in EMEA.

Skills

Collaborative Leadership

EMEA HR Expertise

Communication & Partnership

Operational Mindset

Sound Judgment

French Bonus

Job description

Gravitee is a 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader, on a mission to govern the world’s intelligence.

We deliver the industry’s most advanced platform for Any API, Any Event, and Any AI Agent, trusted by global leaders like Michelin, Roche, and Blue Yonder.

Why Gravitee?

• The Mission: We are bridging the gap between traditional tech and the new frontier of AI Security.

• The Momentum: We combine the credibility of a market leader with the high-octane speed of a startup.

• The DNA: We hire "Hold Nothing Back" individuals - passionate professionals who want to redefine how the world interacts with technology.

The Role

AI is reshaping how organizations build, ship, and scale digital products and APIs are the connective tissue that makes it possible.

As a Senior People Manager (EMEA), you'll play a critical role in shaping the "strong foundation" of our people operations across Europe. You will act as the assertive, local partner to the VP of People, ensuring our EMEA team is a robust driver of Gravitee's competitive advantage during a critical phase of global scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

At Gravitee, impact isn’t abstract - it’s visible and global. In this role, you will:

• VP Collaboration: Partner deeply with the VP of People to implement global initiatives and ensure regional EMEA needs are reflected in our broader strategy.

• Leadership Enablement: Work alongside the CEO and EMEA executives to provide thoughtful, data-driven people guidance that empowers managers at all levels.

• EMEA Compliance & Risk: Oversee regional HR specialists, including our HR Partner (France), to ensure zero-lag execution on complex labor laws and regional compliance.

• Operational Excellence: Own the end-to-end People operations for EMEA, applying a continuous-improvement mindset to simplify workflows and enhance the employee lifecycle.

• Culture & Experience Integration: Guide our global wellness and engagement initiatives in EMEA, ensuring they are seamlessly woven into the operational rhythm of the business.

Your impact will be visible, measurable, and global.

Essential Skills

• Collaborative Leadership: Proven experience working as a trusted second-in-command to a VP or Head of People in a fast-paced environment.

• EMEA HR Expertise: A deep understanding of UK employment law and the ability to oversee complex European labour relations (e.g., France).

• Communication & Partnership: The ability to communicate with clarity and professionalism, building strong relationships with executive stakeholders.

• Operational Mindset: Experience in building scalable HR processes and a curiosity about using AI or automation to improve efficiency.

• Sound Judgment: Calmness and fairness when handling sensitive employee relations or performance matters.

• The "French Bonus": Previous experience with French labor law and French language skills are highly desirable to support our specialist EMEA compliance shield.

Who Thrives Here

Our growth is powered by people who bring passion to their craft, professionalism to their execution, and a commitment to excellence. You’ll thrive here if you:

• Care deeply about high-quality output and brand clarity.

• Are curious, adaptable, and energized by the fast-moving AI landscape.

• Take full ownership of your projects from concept to completion.

• Value a culture of openness, collaboration, and constant evolution.

Bonus points if you’ve worked with APIs, cloud-native platforms, AI-enabled systems, or open source, but curiosity matters most.

Life at Gravitee

At Gravitee, we invest in humans, not just roles.

You’ll get:

• Competitive medical coverage

• Pension / 401k program options

• Stock options - you build it, you own it

• 25 days holiday + in-country national holidays

• 3 mental health days + wellness allowance

• Your birthday off 🎉

• Professional development budget to fuel your growth

• Hybrid work culture with hubs across regions

• Quarterly team events + annual offsite at an exciting location

• A meaningful, progressive, global company culture that is as fun as it is hardworking

• Endless growth opportunities

At Gravitee, we believe diverse perspectives make better products and stronger teams.

At Gravitee, no employee or applicant will be treated less favorably on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, color, nationality or ethnic or national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or religion or belief.

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