Regional People Partner, EMEA (Bilingual) at OpenTable

<h1><strong>Regional People Partner - EMEA</strong></h1> <h2><strong>About the Job</strong></h2> <p>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.</p> <hr> <h2><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Partner with regional leaders and people managers to deliver strategic guidance on employee relations, organizational design, talent retention, and performance management across EMEA.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and regional labor standards, proactively updating policies and mitigating organizational risk in key European markets.</li> <li>Drive regional execution of cyclical people programs, including engagement surveys, talent reviews, compensation planning, and performance management processes.</li> <li>Collaborate with global People &amp; Culture, HR Operations, and Payroll teams to deliver seamless, scalable HR services and cross-functional solutions.</li> <li>Analyze HR data and key workforce metrics to deliver actionable recommendations that improve team effectiveness, manager capability, and business outcomes.</li> <li>Manage complex employee relations cases, providing coaching, mediation, and conflict resolution to foster a high-performing, inclusive work environment.</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></h2> <ul> <li>5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or Business Partnering experience within a multi-country or global matrix organization.</li> <li>Demonstrated professional experience navigating HR practices, employment law, and compliance requirements in at least one of the following countries: Spain, Portugal, France or Italy.</li> <li>Professional fluency in English and native/business fluency in at least one of the following languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French or Italian.</li> <li>Proven track record of managing end-to-end employee relations matters, organizational change, and performance management initiatives.</li> <li>Proficiency with modern enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and collaborative productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace) for reporting and workforce analytics.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Relevant professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD qualification or equivalent regional HR accreditation).</li> <li>Experience supporting cross-functional business units across broader EMEA territories (e.g., UK, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland).</li> <li>Demonstrated capability in coaching people managers on leadership, team development, and conflict resolution techniques.</li> <li>Proven experience using data-driven approaches and HR analytics to solve strategic business challenges and optimize people processes.</li> <li>Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, matrixed, and scaling business environment.</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>What You’ll Get at</strong><a href="https://www.opentable.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><strong> </strong><strong>OpenTable</strong></a></h2> <p>We believe great work happens when people feel trusted, supported &amp; excited about what they do — so we offer benefits designed to support your life, wellbeing &amp; growth.</p> <h3><strong>🌍 Flexibility that actually feels flexible</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Work from (almost) anywhere for up to <strong>20 days per year</strong></li> <li><strong>Generous annual leave</strong>, plus <strong>your birthday off</strong></li> <li>An annual <strong>company-wide recharge week</strong> where the whole business fully switches off</li> </ul> <h3><strong>🧠 Support for your wellbeing</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Private health &amp; dental insurance</strong></li> <li><strong>Company-paid therapy</strong> through Spring Health</li> <li>A <strong>Headspace subscription</strong></li> <li>An <strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> with <strong>24/7 GP access</strong>, legal support &amp; more</li> <li><strong>Income protection &amp; life assurance</strong></li> <li><strong>Discounted gym membership</strong></li> </ul> <h3><strong>🚀 Investment in your growth</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Development Dollars</strong> to support your learning</li> <li><strong>Leadership development opportunities</strong></li> <li>Access to <strong>thousands of on-demand courses &amp; learning resources</strong></li> </ul> <h3><strong>✨ The extras that make a difference</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Paid volunteer days</strong></li> <li><strong>Paid parental leave</strong></li> <li><strong>Competitive pension contributions</strong></li> <li><strong>Bike2Work &amp; season ticket loan schemes</strong></li> <li><strong>Travel discounts</strong></li> <li><strong>Employee Resource Groups &amp; inclusive communities</strong></li> <li>Regular socials, Thursday happy hours &amp; <strong>free office lunches twice a week</strong></li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>Work Environment &amp; Flexibility</strong></h2> <p>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.</p> <h3><strong>Inclusion</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>#LI-hybrid</p>