Job Description

Every day, somewhere in the world, important decisions are made. Whether it is a private equity company deciding to invest millions into a business or a large corporation implementing a new strategic direction, these decisions impact employees, customers, and other stakeholders.


Consulting and private equity firms come to proSapient when they need to discover knowledge to help them make great decisions and succeed in their goals. It is our mission to support them in their discovery of knowledge.


We help our clients find industry experts who can provide their knowledge via interview or survey: we curate this knowledge in a market-leading software platform; and we help clients surface knowledge they already have through expansive knowledge management.

Role Summary

As EMEA People Lead, you'll oversee People Operations and Partnering across the region -- balancing hands-on delivery with strategic leadership. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll lead a regional team of three, and partner closely with senior leaders particularly in Engineering, Product and Central Functions.


You'll play a key role in shaping and executing People initiatives that enable growth, drive performance, and foster engagement, while ensuring alignment with our global People strategy and company pillars -- Customer Focus, Tech-Led Innovation, and Exceptional People.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

Lead, coach, and develop the EMEA People team, ensuring high performance and operational excellence. Partner with the CPO to deliver the global People Strategy and align with regional business goals. Act as trusted advisor to senior leaders, particularly in Engineering, Product, and Commercial teams. Drive continuous improvement across People processes, systems, and practices. Partner with the AMER People Lead to ensure global consistency and knowledge sharing.
People Partnering & Operations

Partner with business leaders to anticipate workforce needs and design proactive People solutions. Lead workforce planning, performance, and engagement initiatives across EMEA. Ensure compliance and operational excellence across all employment types and jurisdictions. Oversee accurate payroll, HR operations, and employee lifecycle activities (onboarding through offboarding). Serve as point of escalation for employee relations matters, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes.
Culture, Engagement & Development

Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture grounded in trust, collaboration, and accountability. Lead engagement, wellbeing, and DEI&B initiatives, ensuring insights translate into action. Embed effective performance management practices and partner with L&D to deliver targeted development programmes. Support progression and growth through the company's Career Architecture and Compass frameworks.

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior HR or People Partnering role within a multi-country or regional remit. Strong background supporting Engineering and Product functions is essential. Demonstrated experience leading a People team -- balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. Deep understanding of employment law and employee relations in Europe particularly in the UK and Portugal. Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate business strategy into People solutions. Passion for fostering inclusive, high-performing teams and embedding company culture across regions.

Benefits

Tenure Gifts - Vouchers, extra holiday and sabbaticals for each year of employment. Health insurance through Vitality Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely for up to 20 days each year, allowing you to tailor your work environment to your needs and embrace a change of scenery. Employee Assistance Programme - Access to a health and wellbeing service that offers personalised advice and support from specialist teams. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay. Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays which includes a week's closure over the Christmas period to fully reset. MyMindPal app - Online support for mental fitness that helps people to stress less and enjoy life more Corporate Events - From quarterly gatherings to our annual winter & Summer parties, we love to celebrate, collaborate and have fun together!

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace - did you know that marginalized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every requirement listed? If you are interested in the above role, but don't necessarily tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyway - this role could still be a great match! Take a look at our diversity statement here.