WHO WE ARE:

For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.
Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.
We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.
For over 25 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.
Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It’s a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.
We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The HR Lead will provide strategic and operational HR leadership across the UK and EMEA region while maintaining hands-on responsibility for their own portfolio of HR initiatives. This role will oversee a small HR team of approximately five professionals, ensuring that HR programs and policies are implemented effectively and consistently. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to business leaders, supporting a defined business unit while also driving broader regional HR strategies. The role will report directly to the HR Director – UK & EMEA.
The Lead, HR role champions our corporate culture by bringing together dedicated and hardworking individuals who aspire to learn and grow with the company. They strive to bring the best out of our employees and enable them to perform at their optimal potential through coaching, learning & development, and open communication. They work intimately with the Global Relay Leadership team on initiatives such as performance management, career development, compensation & benefits, and recruitment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and develop a high-performing HR team, providing guidance, coaching and support to ensure operational excellence.
• Conduct weekly 1:1 with team members and annual performance reviews.
• Serve as the primary HR business partner for a defined business unit within EMEA, taking ownership of all HR matters for that unit.
• Drive end-to-end HR processes including talent management, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
• Provide hands-on support in areas such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR policy implementation.
• Partner with regional and global HR colleagues to ensure data accuracy and integrity, as well as consistency in HR programs and compliance with local employment laws.
• Assist in HR compliance audits and prepare evidence.
• Identify and implement initiatives that enhance employee experience and strengthen organizational culture across the region.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Support organizational change initiatives, including recruitment, promotions and succession planning.