People & Culture Business Partner

People & Culture Business Partner

Application Deadline: 30 April 2026

Department: People & Culture

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: United Kingdom

Reporting To: Alex Pusenjak

Description

We are looking for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner (EMEA) to join us on a fixed-term contract through September 1, 2026.

Reporting to our Australia-based VP of People & Culture, you will be the "boots on the ground" lead for our UK and French teams. This is a truly hybrid role, work remotely from the UK, with the opportunity to spend time with our team in the Paris office.

You'll be a strategic, joined at the hip partner to our EMEA leaders. In our flat structure, you'll have high visibility and immediate impact, acting as a coach, culture carrier, and change agent.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to EMEA leaders, aligning people priorities with business goals and providing thought leadership on organisational design.
• Regional Compliance & Alignment: Harmonise our People & Culture practices across EMEA to ensure equity and compliance, acting as the bridge that connects our global strategy with local execution while maintaining our unique global culture.
• The Employee Lifecycle: Lead key programs including performance calibrations, compensation reviews, talent development, and engagement focus groups.
• Regional Point of Contact: Support the Payroll Manager on escalated EMEA matters and lead internal communications to keep our regional teams connected and motivated.
• DEIB Champion: Drive inclusion efforts and events, ensuring Fluent remains a diverse and equitable place to work.

Who You Are

• The EMEA Expert: You have a solid grasp of UK and French labor laws and understand the nuances of managing teams across different European jurisdictions.
• A Relationship Builder: You thrive in a "remote but connected" environment and can build deep trust with leaders across different time zones.
• Data-Informed: You use data to tell a story and guide your decisions, whether it's regarding compensation, retention, or engagement.
• Agile & Proactive: You don't wait for instructions. You see a gap and fill it, moving easily between high-level strategy and hands on execution.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Full proficiency in English and ideally in French.
• Strong knowledge of United Kingdom and French labor law.
• Experience and proven results in an Business Partner role, creating measurable impact on a major business unit in a high-growth technology company across EMEA.
• 8+ years experience preferably supporting higher level leaders.
• Experience dealing directly with Work Councils and Performance Management processes.
• CIPD qualified or working towards qualifications (UK candidates).
• Excited and passionate about making an impact and tackling business challenges.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills moving regularly between the tactical and strategic priorities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and balance collaboration and communication with multiple stakeholders across various departments and functions.
• Ability to act with integrity and ethics in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work autonomously and make timely, effective, people-first decisions.

Job Benefits

• Flexibility:
  • Work on your terms, when and where it suits you, while embodying our company culture.
• Flexible and supportive leave policies:
  • Including generous paid parental leave and paid leave for your birthday so you can celebrate you.
• Culture is key:
  • We have a great team and enjoy regular social events to foster a collaborative, supportive and fun work environment.
• Advance your career:
  • We invest in your future by providing an allowance to help accelerate your learning and professional development.
• Bring your whole self to work:
  • At Fluent, we strive to create and nurture a culture where every employee can bring their whole self to work, feel inspired, and empowered to do your life's work (or be your best self).