Head of People Operations - EMEA

The role

This person will lead HR operations across the EMEA region. They will align regional delivery with global strategy, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across a multi-country team.

What you will do

• Oversee HR operations including payroll, benefits, HRIS, vendor management, and invoice approvals
• Design and oversee regional employee benefit programs
• Co-plan and oversee the salary review process
• Participate in and lead global People Operations projects
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies across EMEA
• Act as the primary HR contact for regional leaders
• Manage HR budgets and provide regular KPI reports
• Collaborate with global and regional HR leaders
• Simplify and automate People Operations processes using AI-enabled tools
• Lead complex employee relations and people-escalation cases

Required qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior People Operations / HR leadership role covering multiple European jurisdictions
• Experience leading distributed People Operations teams across multiple countries, including managing through Team Leads
• Experience with Workday and payroll oversight across multiple countries
• Track record managing complex, sensitive employee relations matters
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Track record of streamlining HR processes and interest in using automation and AI tools
• Fluency in English

Nice to have

• Experience managing People Operations in Germany, including working with German Works Councils (Betriebsrat)
• Strong working knowledge of German employment law
• Familiarity with other EMEA jurisdictions (e.g., Poland, UK, France)
• German fluency

About the company

RELEX Solutions is a fast-growing, globally distributed technology company.