Senior HR Specialist EMEA

About 1Password:

We all have important information we need to manage, and protecting it should be easy. Over 150,000 businesses and millions of people log in to 1Password to unlock smart, simple access to everything they care about. Our vision is to create a safer, simpler digital future for everyone, and our culture values simplicity, honesty and a human-centric approach to solving problems. Come help us unlock peace of mind so everyone can stay safer online.

With a team of over 1,400 colleagues spread across multiple countries, we are building an HR function that is globally minded and future-focused. We are seeking a Senior HR Specialist to play a key role in supporting our growth journey for an effective international HR structure. This is an exciting moment to join us and contribute to building initiatives that shape the future of HR within our organization.

This hybrid role will support all HR functions, including HR Business Partnering and HR Operations. Collaborating closely with the EU based Sr. HRBP and the North American HR team, you will work to drive people initiatives, foster strong partnerships, and deliver operational excellence. This position is critical in shaping our employee experience and ensuring alignment with our organizational goals.

The role requires a commitment to operational excellence and the ability to balance two priorities: creating scalable policies and procedures that support growth while ensuring our employees have an exceptional experience.

As a trusted Sr HR Specialist, you will set a high standard of collaboration, professionalism, and accountability, supporting both individual development and broader organizational goals.

This is a remote opportunity within the UK.

• You have a minimum of 4 years of experience managing the full employee lifecycle and supporting process improvements, HR policies and project initiatives in a People Generalist or HR Specialist role.
• You bring practical knowledge of German, UK, and Dutch HR practices, employment laws, benefits administration, social security systems, and Employer of Record (EOR) solutions. Familiarity with other EMEA laws and practices, along with expertise in employee relations principles, methods, and best practices, is a plus.
• You thrive in an international scale-up environment where you can bring structure, improve efficiency, and take initiative in navigating ambiguity.
• You value and have experience in team-oriented collaboration and project management, contributing effectively to shared goals and initiatives.
• You are a self-directed and organized problem solver with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• You bring a flexible yet structured approach, are detail-oriented and accurate, and maintain a service-minded mentality to meet goals and deadlines effectively.
• Experience working remotely and collaborating with a globally distributed team across multiple time zones.
• You are fluent in English, and proficiency in a second EU language (such as French, Dutch, or German) is a plus.
• It’s a plus if you have experience managing payroll cycles and annual compensation reviews. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor, offering tailored HR guidance and interpreting policies with a human-centric approach, while also refining HR processes to ensure clarity, scalability, and alignment with business goals to support continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching and guidance to local employees and leadersEnsuring operational and administrative processes while providing expert HR support at all levels. It involves a partnership-driven approach to managing operational touchpoints throughout the employee lifecycle, including preparing employment-related documents, maintaining accurate employee records, facilitating internal changes, and ensuring the delivery of HR services.
• Serve as a superuser for HR systems, ensuring the ability to update and generate reports related to EMEA operations, including benefits utilization and other key metrics
• Provide support on matters related to local labor laws, immigration, compensation, and specific employee relations cases across the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, and other regions as needed.
• Ensure the consistent application of HR policies and procedures while supporting compliance and driving efficiency in our People processes to enable our growth objectives. Create, update, and maintain global policies with a local lens.
• Support the implementation and coordination of HR programs across EMEA locations, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany. Assist in managing international HR initiatives and European projects, with a focus on Employee Experience, Benefits, and Operational Excellence.
• Actively partner with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and other internal teams to provide operational support and ensure alignment across HR functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Finance, IT, and Legal, to ensure alignment and seamless execution of HR processes and initiatives.

We believe in the power of remote work, but we also recognize that in-person connection is sometimes important to help us achieve our mission. While we are a remote-first company, occasional travel for in-person engagement will be a part of this role. Frequency will depend on role and responsibilities, and may include, but is not limited to, annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events. These events will typically be held in varying locations across Canada and the US.

What we offer:

We believe in working hard, and resting hard. We’re always looking for new ways to support our team members, but here’s a glance at what we currently offer:

Health and wellbeing

> 👶 Maternity and parental leave top-up programs

> 👟 Wellness spending allowance

> 🏝 Generous PTO policy 

> 💖 Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year 

> 🧠 Wellness Coach membership

> 🩺 Comprehensive health coverage

 Growth and future 

> 📈 Company equity for all full-time employees

> 💸 Retirement matching program

> 💡 Training budget, 1Password University access, and learning sessions 

> 🔑 Free 1Password account (and friends and family discount!) 

Flexibility and community

> 🤝 Paid volunteer days 

> 🌎 Employee-led DEIB programs and ERGs and ECGs

> 🏠 Fully remote environment

> 🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly

You belong here.

1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.

Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at nextbit@agilebits.com and we’ll work to meet your needs.

Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.

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