People and Culture, Country Lead UK, Australia Dubai
CelonisLondon, United Kingdom
Full Time
Posted January 29, 2026
Not Specified
Visa Sponsored
Apply Now
Application opens on company website
Job Description
The role involves developing and executing regional HR strategies across the UK, Australia, and the UAE, focusing on employee experience, compliance, employee relations, and operational excellence to support Celonis's global growth and culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement country-specific People strategies aligned with global goals for the UK, Australia, and UAE markets.
- Collaborate with regional leaders to drive regional growth and ensure local market competitiveness.
- Build and promote a cohesive company culture across multiple regions.
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle to ensure a seamless, supportive, and compliant employee experience.
- Operationalize global People Business Partner strategies within regional contexts and address local challenges.
- Manage complex employee relations, performance issues, and grievances in compliance with local laws.
- Ensure local policies are aligned with global standards and legal requirements in the UK, UAE, and Australia.
- Oversee visa, immigration, and mobility processes to facilitate cross-border talent movement.
- Refine and automate HR processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce administrative workload.
- Support the rollout and management of employee benefits to ensure competitiveness and employee well-being.
- Create reports and analyze data to identify trends and inform talent management decisions.
- Represent the People function externally to enhance employer branding and company reputation.
Requirements
- 8-10 years of relevant experience in Regional HR Management, or as a Generalist, ideally within a hyper-growth or fast-paced international environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK labor legislation and compliance, with a proven track record of managing complex Employee Relations cases independently.
- Experience scaling teams or managing HR topics across multiple geographies, with exposure to Australian or UAE Middle East labor frameworks being highly advantageous, or a willingness to learn and navigate these landscapes.
- Capable of advising and influencing senior Country Leaders and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with modern HRIS tools; Workday experience is a plus, along with a data-driven approach to solving people problems.
- Deep knowledge of UK employment law and compliance, including managing employee relations, performance management, and grievance issues.
- Experience in managing visa and immigration compliance, including ownership of visa and immigration processes for UK sponsorship and Dubai hub.
- Ability to collaborate with Legal and People Compliance teams to align local policies with global standards and serve as the guardian of compliance in UK, UAE, and Australian markets.
- Ability to manage complex employee relations cases, performance improvement processes, and grievance issues, applying UK law and navigating Australian Fair Work and UAE regulations.
- Experience in automating HR processes in collaboration with People Operations to reduce administrative burden and improve service speed.
- Ability to oversee the full employee journey ensuring legal compliance and a seamless, supportive employee experience.
- Strong stakeholder partnership skills, capable of translating global goals into local actions and sharing insights and market trends.
- Resilience, collaboration, ownership, and a proactive attitude towards building and optimizing HR processes.
Benefits & Perks
generous PTO
hybrid working options
company equity RSUs
comprehensive benefits
extensive parental leave
dedicated volunteer days
access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs
clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities
Ready to Apply?
Join Celonis and make an impact in renewable energy
Stay Updated on Sustainability Jobs
Get the latest renewable energy jobs and career tips delivered to your inbox.
Job Alerts
Get notified about new sustainability jobs
More at Celonis
More jobs at Celonis
Software Engineer - SAP ABAP
Celonis
NEW
Bangalore
Full Time
2d
Strategic Account Executive
Celonis
Seoul
Full Time
5d
Senior Applied AI Engineer Public Sector - Sacramento, CA
Celonis
Not specified
Full Time
5d
$145k-170k
More jobs in London, United Kingdom
Mid-Market Account Executive - UK I
Samsara
London
Full Time
Feb 26
Octopus in Colour Internship - Investor Relations and Comms
Octopus Energy
NEW
London
Internship
12h
Technical Product Manager
Kraken
London
Full Time
5d