Head of HR (EMEA) We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner / Head of HR (fixed term – 12 months) to join Foundry in January 2026, this role will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across key EMEA countries for Foundry. Combining high-level HR strategy with hands-on employee relations, L&D, and engagement; ensuring compliance, fostering a strong culture, and driving global HR initiatives. As a key member of the Global HR Leadership Team (HRLT), you will play a pivotal role in shaping people practices across regions and leading on our learning and development (L&D) goals. About Foundry At Foundry, we’ve been at the forefront of the technology community since 1964. While there’s been a lot of change in this time, some things have stayed the same. We’re as committed and knowledgeable as ever, and we’re proud to be an authority in the tech industry, reaching audiences all over the world. We’re part of a vibrant community of technology buyers, and when we interact with them, we learn about them. Thanks to intent data, we understand our audiences like no one else – and as a result, we’re able to create the media and data solutions that help vendors supercharge their businesses. Our Offer In return we offer the opportunity to make a difference as part of a successful company that prides itself on our constant improvement and innovation, focusing on individual development and a let’s try it attitude. Real people Real data Real results Responsibilities: Provide HR support and leadership for EMEA, ensuring alignment with company objectives and global HR policies. Lead employee relations (ER) cases, ensuring legal compliance and appropriate risk management. Act as a visible and trusted HR presence within the UK, this is a hybrid working role, our office is based in St Pauls. Line manage and develop an HR & Payroll Specialist, ensuring efficient HR operations and payroll compliance, as well as mentoring and providing support to the wider global HR team. Lead our L&D strategic goals, delivering agreed projects and key milestones across the globe for Foundry, such as our e-learning platform, onboarding project, and UK apprenticeship program. Advise and partner with senior leaders on people strategy, policy development, and organizational design. Qualifications: Proven senior HRBP experience within the UK with experience of multi-country remit within EMEA - Spain, Ireland, Sweden, Germany & Poland advantageous. Experience overseeing UK payroll & benefits processes Strong employee relations expertise and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law. Demonstrated success delivering strategic L&D initiatives and change projects, inclusive of UK apprenticeship levy and e-learning tools. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership level. Technical skills e.g. Excel, HRIS systems - Workday advantageous but not essential. Comfortable working both strategically and operationally in a fast-paced environment. Experience managing and developing HR team members. Our Offer In return we offer the opportunity to make a difference as part of a successful company that prides itself on our focus on individual development and let’s try it attitude. We also have a competitive benefits offering, including the following: 26 days holiday Competitive salary Private medical with BUPA Free eye tests annually Social events Annual sports membership discount for gyms across the country! Flexibility – we operate a hybrid working model, with offices in Central London