Regional Human Resources Business Partner

Regional Human Resources Business PartnerWe are looking for a Regional HR Business Partner (HRBP) to align HR strategy with business priorities and support day-to-day HR operations, ensuring a smooth and compliant employee experience. This role will work with local HR teams across the UK, Europe, Egypt, and South Africa to drive consistency and alignment in HR practices throughout the region.

What you’ll be doingDirect responsibilities include partnering with leadership to design and implement HR strategies, driving workforce planning, talent acquisition and retention, overseeing employee relations and compliance, leading core talent processes (performance management, leadership development, succession planning), supporting organizational change and culture initiatives, standardizing HR policies across the region, managing administrative HR tasks (onboarding/offboarding, contract generation, records maintenance), and acting as a trusted advisor while ensuring efficient execution of HR processes.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business leaders to design and implement HR strategies that support overall organizational goals.

Drive workforce planning, talent acquisition, and retention to ensure operational continuity and capability.

Oversee employee relations, ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal policies to foster a positive, legally compliant work environment.

Lead core talent processes including performance management, leadership development, and succession planning to build future-ready teams.

Support organizational change, cultural transformation, and employee engagement initiatives.

Standardize HR policies and practices across the region, ensuring consistent application and adherence.

Manage administrative HR responsibilities, such as onboarding/offboarding, contract generation, and maintaining personnel records for operational excellence.

Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and ensure efficient execution of foundational HR processes and services.

Qualifications

HR certifications (e.g., CIPD, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) are a plus

5+ years in an HRBP or HR Manager role, ideally in a multinational or regional setting

Strong grasp of HR best practices, talent management, and workforce planning

Solid knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements across the region

Proven experience in employee relations, performance, and succession planning

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with leaders

Experience leading change, shaping culture, and driving engagement initiatives

Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS systems preferred

About VanguardWe are an industry stalwart and a true innovator. We work with our customers to make doing business easier and more profitable. Day-to-day, we work together to take care of our customers and each other, challenging ourselves to exceed our goals, and thinking ahead to anticipate our customers\'' future needs.

Vanguard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. We\''re working to challenge the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion and collaboration.

Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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