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Director of HR, EMEA Enterprise Sales & EMEA Region (London-based)

What is the key purpose of a Director of HR

This is a senior regional HR leadership role within Taboola’s Global People team, designed to partner closely with the VP of Sales – EMEA, the Director of HR for Global Sales, and regional leadership across the EMEA business. As Director, HR, EMEA Enterprise Sales & EMEA Region, you will lead and deliver the people strategy for our Enterprise Sales organisation (including Israel), while also owning HR support and compliance across the broader EMEA region.

Embedded within both the EMEA Sales Leadership Team and the Regional Management Team, this role plays a critical part in enabling commercial success through high-impact people practices — including workforce planning, performance, organisational design, and employee engagement.

Reporting to the Director of HR for Global Sales, you will also manage a team of two HR Coordinators and an EMEA Benefits Advisor, driving scalable HR operations while navigating the complexity of local labour laws, hybrid working models, and cultural diversity.

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Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the HR roadmap for EMEA Enterprise Sales, ensuring alignment with both global and regional business priorities
Serve as a strategic partner to the VP of Sales – EMEA and regional leadership on talent planning, capability building, and organisation design
Lead core HR functions including performance management, succession planning, total rewards, and employee development
Oversee generalist HR support for the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with regional labour laws and consistent application of policies
Act as the point of escalation for complex employee relations issues, advising HRBPs and business leaders globally on EMEA-specific risks and resolutions
Use people data to provide actionable insights, improve workforce decision-making, and drive business outcomes
Shape and maintain regional people policies, including hybrid work, wellbeing, and employee engagement frameworks
Oversee pensions and benefits offerings across EMEA, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with local legislation
Coach and develop your team to deliver consistent, high-quality HR support across multiple countries
Act as a visible and trusted advisor to EMEA employees and managers, ensuring accessibility and partnership in line with Taboola’s hybrid policy (minimum 3 days/week in-office or per company policy)

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Our Ideal Candidate Has

Significant experience in senior HR business partnering roles, ideally within matrixed or high-growth tech organisations
Expertise in EMEA labour law, employee relations, and regional compliance
Proven experience advising senior commercial leaders and driving organisational design and transformation initiatives
Strong leadership skills and experience managing HR teams in multi-country environments
Commercial acumen and analytical capability to link people strategies to business performance
Confidence working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with changing priorities
A collaborative, people-first mindset with a passion for building inclusive and engaging workplace cultures
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organisation

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Why choose Taboola?

If you ask our employees what they love about Taboola, they’ll tell you they can discover their best professional self, explore growth opportunities, and collaborate with smart, talented people across the globe.

We work with some of the most exciting brands in the world — including Business Insider, NBC, Wells Fargo, Adidas, and more. At Taboola, you’ll be part of a team that’s building something truly unique. We embrace change, value creativity, and create space for people to make their mark.

If you’re ready for your next challenge in a company with a fast pace, supportive culture, and endless opportunity — come see what we’re all about. You won’t be disappointed.

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About Taboola

Taboola empowers businesses to grow through performance advertising technology that goes beyond search and social and delivers measurable outcomes at scale.

Taboola works with thousands of businesses who advertise directly on Realize, Taboola’s powerful ad platform, reaching approximately 600M daily active users across some of the best publishers in the world. Publishers like NBC News, Yahoo, and OEMs such as Samsung, Xiaomi and others use Taboola’s technology to grow audience and revenue, enabling Realize to offer unique data, specialized algorithms, and unmatched scale.

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Sounds good, how do I apply?

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What You Should Know About HR Director, EMEA , Taboola

Join Taboola as the HR Director for EMEA in London, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy for our dynamic Enterprise Sales organization. In this senior leadership position, you'll collaborate closely with the VP of Sales – EMEA and other regional leaders to ensure our HR initiatives align with both global and local business goals. Your primary responsibilities will include workforce planning, performance management, and fostering employee engagement across the EMEA region, including Israel. You'll lead a dedicated team of HR Coordinators and an EMEA Benefits Advisor, ensuring compliance with diverse regional labor laws while managing the complexities of a hybrid work environment. We’re looking for someone with substantial experience in HR business partnering, especially in high-growth tech settings, who possesses a profound understanding of EMEA labor laws. At Taboola, you'll find a culture that values creativity and inclusivity, encouraging you to thrive and grow while contributing to business success. If you're ready to lead people-focused strategies and drive impactful change in an environment filled with innovation, then this role is perfect for you!

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What responsibilities does the HR Director at Taboola in EMEA have?

The HR Director at Taboola for the EMEA region is responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support the Enterprise Sales organization. This includes workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with regional labor laws. This position also involves advising senior leaders on talent planning and organizational design.