HR Business Partner - UK/EMEA - Remote

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled HR Business Partner to join our growing HR team. This role will be instrumental in supporting our UK/EMEA employees and leadership teams, serving as a trusted adviser on all people matters while ensuring we maintain a compliant, consistent, and people-centered approach to HR delivery.

In Short

• Act as the primary point of contact for UK/EMEA managers and employees, providing strategic and operational HR guidance.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with leadership to drive people-related strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Compensation & Benefits and Head of Talent Acquisition on UK/EMEA programs and initiatives.
• Lead on complex employee relations and similar staff matters, including disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Ensure full compliance with UK/EMEA employment law and evolving legislative requirements.
• Partner with internal and external legal counsel as required, while being confident to handle issues independently.
• Support timely management of new hire enrollments and annual benefits renewals.
• Provide coaching to managers on conflict resolution and performance improvement.
• Support change management initiatives to drive business transformation.
• Collaborate with global HR team members on initiatives that leverage and build your skills and experience.

Requirements

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience in HR.
• Demonstrable experience as a senior HR generalist, with expertise in employee relations and UK employment law.
• Proven track record in HR business partnering, ideally within a technology or professional services environment.
• Advanced coaching, consulting, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and metrics.
• Comfortable using AI-enabled tools in an HR context.

Benefits

• Be a key HR partner for the UK/EMEA, impacting employee experience and business success.
• Work with a collaborative HR team that drives Azul's success.
• Shape and deliver wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion initiatives.
• Expand exposure to international HR practices.
• Opportunity to operate with autonomy and influence.
• Join a company trusted by Fortune 100, at the forefront of Java technology.
• Build world-class HR practices aligned with business objectives.
• Value both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.