Vice President, Human Resources - Europe

Vice President, Human Resources - Europe

London, England

Want to work for a company named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024?

AXS, part of AEG, isa leading global ticketing, data, and marketing solutions provider.

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events and are the preferred ticketing partner for some of the largest UK venues and festivals, from The O2 Arena and The SSE Arena, Wembley to British Summer Time in Hyde Park. Since our founding in 2011, we've consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans across the globe, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment.

We continue to lead the evolution of our industry today from our wonderful offices in London, throughout the US and Europe. At each location you'll find a dedicated, diverse team who create ground-breaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment. We love what we do along with our fantastic culture, enviable perks and comprehensive benefits.

We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we’re always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment. Together we keep the world cheering.

The Vice President of Human Resources (Europe) provides executive-level leadership and guidance to the organization's HR operations across all European markets. This role is critical in shaping the company's culture, talent management, HR policies, procedures, and best practices ensuring they align with the overall business strategy and goals.

You’ll be based at our head office opposite London Bridge station. We offer flexible start and end times and also welcome flexible working conversations.

• Partner with European leadership to define and execute the European people strategy that supports growth, innovation and operational excellence.
• Translate global HR priorities into actionable regional initiatives, ensuring cultural and legal alignment across European markets.
• Serve as the senior HR voice in Europe, representing regional needs and perspectives to the US executive team.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organizational culture, leadership and employee engagement.
• Lead HR operations across multiple European countries, including the UK, France, Germany and Sweden.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters across multiple European markets.
• Oversee HR operations, ensuring compliance with UK and EU employment laws, data protection (GDPR) and local regulations.
• Drive recruitment and talent acquisition strategies across Europe to attract, develop and retain top talent.
• Lead initiatives in performance management, learning and development and succession planning in line with global programs.
• Champion a unified and inclusive culture that reflects company values across all European offices.
• Establish key HR metrics and analytics to measure HR effectiveness.
• Implement programs to enhance employee engagement, wellbeing and diversity and inclusion.
• Build and mentor a high performing regional HR team that partners effectively with business leaders.

• Significant related work experience and previous management experience is required.
• Proven success leading people operations including TA across multiple European countries within a multinational or matrixed organization.
• Extensive experience in HR leadership roles, with a proven track record of strategic HR management.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing HR initiatives that drive organizational success.
• Experience in the Technology, music and entertainment industry preferred.
• Deep understanding of UK labor laws, employment practices. Understanding of other European country labor laws preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced work environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to forge…