Employee Experience Manager EMEA

Why Join Us?

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Employee Experience Manager (EMEA) to lead and elevate the employee journey across our offices in the EMEA region. This role is responsible for shaping a consistent, engaging, and inclusive employee experience aligned with global standards, while addressing local needs and cultural nuances.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong operational capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a passion for building meaningful employee experiences at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Ownership

• Lead the Employee Experience strategy across EMEA, ensuring alignment with global frameworks and company culture.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Employee Experience initiatives in the region.

• Employee Journey & Engagement

• Design and implement programs across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, engagement, recognition, well-being, lifecycle milestones).

• Identify gaps and continuously improve the employee experience based on feedback and insights.

• Office & Workplace Experience

• Oversee the office experience across all EMEA locations, including both serviced and non-serviced offices.

• Ensure a consistent and high-quality workplace experience, even in locations without on-site Office Managers.

• Team Leadership

• Manage and support Office Managers and Employee Experience team members across EMEA.

• Build structure, define roles, and drive performance and professional development.

• Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and regional leadership.

• Act as a trusted partner and advisor on employee experience-related topics.

• Vendors & Budget Management

• Manage regional vendors (events, facilities, services) and monitor SLAs.

• Own and optimize the EMEA Employee Experience budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and impact.

• Facilities Management

• Lead regional facilities operations across EMEA, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality workplace environments.

• Drive office maintenance, space planning, workplace standards, and facility-related projects in partnership with local teams and vendors.

• Global Alignment

• Partner with global teams to ensure consistency and scalability of programs.

• Adapt global initiatives to regional needs where required.

• Data & Insights

• Track and analyze employee experience metrics (engagement, satisfaction, participation).

• Use data to drive decisions and present insights to leadership.

Qualifications

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Employee Experience, Workplace Operations, HR, or related roles

• Proven experience managing multi-country or regional operations (EMEA preferred)

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

• Experience working in a global, matrix organization

• High level of organization, ownership, and attention to detail

• Fluent English (additional languages – advantage)

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with operational excellence

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity

• High level of ownership and accountability

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment