HR Business Partner, EMEA

Hi! I'm Hannah and I lead the HRBP Team here at Ashby. I joined over four years ago as the first People hire, and I'm excited that our team is expanding! The People Team provides support to Ashby employees through the development and implementation of programs, policies, and services that contribute to a productive and inclusive working environment. We ensure that the work we do aligns with our Operating Principles and strengthens the environment we're building  approach is to do things differently;

we prioritize what truly fits our team and enhances how we work together. By embracing creativity and customization, we aim to create a people-first culture that drives both individual and organizational success.

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We're looking for an experienced, UK-based HR Business Partner (HRBP) to play a key role in supporting Ashby’s next phase of growth and to be Ashby's first dedicated HR presence in EMEA. You'll be the go‑to People partner for our EMEA leaders and employees. You'll bring the local expertise we need around UK employment law, benefits, employee relations, and entity compliance, and you'll work closely with our US‑based HR Business Partners, who also support teams in the region.

Building strong relationships, getting the details right, and creating a great employee experience should all be equally important to you.

As our HRBP for EMEA, you'll translate business objectives into a people strategy that fits how Ashby operates in the region. You'll be a trusted advisor to leaders and work closely with our wider People team, while also diving into the details to make sure our processes and procedures run smoothly. We're a growing startup, so there's a lot to accomplish!

You'll move easily between strategic projects and administrative tasks and support the team wherever it's needed. In this role, you'll join a high‑impact team that is rethinking how People Ops can and should work, while shaping an exceptional workplace culture for our global team.

• UK employment expertise:
  You have deep, hands‑on knowledge of UK employment law and practice, including contracts, benefits and pensions, leave, performance and separation processes, and workplace requirements. You know when to partner with external counsel and advisors, and you help us reduce risk while staying true to how Ashby operates.

• Strategic HR partner:
  At your core, you build strong relationships with leaders and earn credibility and trust as a strategic partner. You proactively assess team, manager, and company needs, make recommendations, and put solutions in place.

• People Operations Expertise:
  You bring broad knowledge of People Ops and HR, including compensation, benefits, performance management, and compliance, and you're happy to roll up your sleeves on projects outside your core remit.

• Multi‑country and entity support:
  You've supported employees across multiple EMEA countries and understand how working through an entity differs from working through an EOR. You're ready to help as we expand our footprint.

• Strategic Thinking:
  You have the ability to translate business objectives into actionable people strategies

• Strong Communicator:
  You have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You can effectively convey information to all stakeholders and have the ability to present and facilitate discussions clearly and confidently.

• Compensation Expertise:
  You have experience using compensation market data to…