People Partner Lead, EMEA

About the role

The People Partner team provides HR support to Uber’s leaders, managers, and employees, especially in the moments that matter. The team helps drive engagement, strengthen the employee experience, and support Uber’s growth through regional and global People initiatives.

We’re looking for an experienced People Partner leader to lead our EMEA team, overseeing People Partner delivery across all businesses, functions, and countries in the region. This person will manage a team of experienced People Partners and act as a trusted advisor to regional business leaders and HRBPs on complex people matters, organizational change, and broader People priorities.

Reporting to the Global People Partner Lead, this role will drive regional execution of global People priorities while helping strengthen and scale our People Partner operating model.

The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen and HR expertise with a hands-on leadership approach. They are data-driven, adaptable, and passionate about developing teams, driving business outcomes, and continuously improving how we deliver HR support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the EMEA People Partner team, ensuring consistent, high-quality HR support across the region.
• Partner with regional business leaders and HRBPs to advise on complex people matters, organizational health, performance, engagement, and broader business priorities.
• Lead regional People initiatives and organizational change, including reorganizations, workforce transformations, and complex employee and labor relations matters.
• Drive the regional execution of global People programs, including performance management, talent reviews, and other key People priorities.
• Navigate EMEA employment practices, labor relations, and employee representation requirements to deliver practical, compliant, and business-focused solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including ER, LR, Legal, People Operations, Rewards, and HRBPs, to ensure effective and consistent People delivery.
• Use data and insights to identify trends, inform decisions, and drive continuous improvement in HR delivery.
• Build scalable ways of working by simplifying, improving, and automating processes, while connecting regional needs with global People priorities.

Requirements

• Min 10 years of progressive HR experience, including experience in a People Partner, HR Business Partner, or HR leadership role.
• Proven experience managing, coaching, and developing a team of HR professionals.
• Strong HR generalist expertise, including performance management, employee relations, talent management, and organizational change.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior business leaders, exercise sound judgment, and deliver practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive execution in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across multiple EMEA countries within a complex, multinational organization.
• Knowledge of European employment legislation, labor relations, works councils, and collective consultation processes.
• Experience leading large-scale reorganizations or workforce transformations.
• Track record of improving HR operating models, leveraging data, technology, and automation to drive efficiency and scale.