HR Manager

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

The People Team drives our values of being kind, smart and creative across Snap's global workforce. We work together to empower our teams to hire thoughtful and passionate innovators, help people do their best work, grow their careers and build healthy and productive workspaces in a safe, and cohesive community. Together, we are Talent, Total Rewards, IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness), HR Tech, People Analytics, People Operations, People Services, Council, Learning & Development, Employer Brand and Employee Relations.

We’re looking for a HR Manager to join the People Team in London! 

What you'll do:

• Serve as the senior HR leader for the UK, partnering closely with regional and functional executives to align people strategies with business priorities.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders, providing proactive guidance on organizational effectiveness, talent, leadership, and workforce planning.
• Lead the execution of key People programs across the region, including talent planning, succession planning, performance management, organizational design, and leadership development.
• Drive organizational change and transformation efforts that support evolving business priorities while reinforcing Snap's culture and values.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and partner with Employment Legal and regional leaders to navigate sensitive people issues with sound judgment and consistency.
• Collaborate with Total Rewards, People Analytics, People Operations, Learning & Development, IDEA, HR Tech, and other People functions to ensure regional business needs are represented in global programs and roadmaps.
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Compliance, Workplace, and other cross-functional partners to support operational excellence and manage organizational risk across Europe.
• Use people data, organizational insights, and business metrics to influence talent strategies, identify opportunities, and drive measurable business impact.
• Continuously simplify and improve HR processes, leveraging technology, data, and scalable solutions to enhance the employee and manager experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strategic Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business strategy and organizational drivers with the ability to translate business priorities into effective people strategies.
• HR Expertise: Knowledge across core HR disciplines, including talent management, organizational design, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, compensation, and inclusion.
• Executive Influence: Proven ability to coach, advise, and influence senior leaders with credibility, sound judgment, and strong business partnership.
• Regional Knowledge: Experience supporting multiple European countries with an understanding of regional employment practices, cultural nuances, and regulatory environments. Experience supporting international organizations within a U.S.-based company preferred.
• Employee Relations Expertise: Demonstrated ability to navigate complex employee relations matters while balancing business needs, legal requirements, and employee experience.
• Change Management: Experience leading organizations through growth, transformation, and organizational change with clarity and empathy.
• Project Leadership: Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across multiple stakeholders, functions, and geographies.
• Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across People functions and business organizations to deliver integrated, high-quality HR support.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Continuously seeks opportunities to simplify processes, improve scalability, and enhance operational effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Management, or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience in human resources, talent management, organizational development, or a related field within a multinational organization.
• Experience supporting senior leaders across multiple functions and countries within Europe.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational design, workforce planning, talent planning, and change management initiatives.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters in partnership with Employment Legal.
• Strong knowledge of European employment practices and experience working across multiple countries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Business organizations, G&A functions, and/or hardware or technology organizations.
• Experience in a high-growth technology company.
• Experience partnering with global stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• Advanced degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Management, or related field.
• Passion for Snap Inc.'s products and mission.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!