Senior People Relations Partner

Sr. People Relations Partner – EMEA Region

The Sr. People Relations Partner supports the EMEA region by managing HR and People Relations (PR) activities across multiple countries, each with unique codes, laws, and practices. This role ensures consistent application of global HR and PR policies, aligns regional needs with global objectives, and partners with HR leadership to promote a positive workplace culture.

Role responsibilities

• Oversee and execute workplace investigations, accommodations, and corrective actions, ensuring compliance and consistency across countries and regions.
• Lead and participate in global business process projects, driving timely implementations, process improvements, and enhanced employee experiences, while supporting scalable self-service principles.
• Serve as the escalation point for high-risk or sensitive PR matters, including workforce actions and terminations within the region.
• Monitor and report on regional PR metrics, identify trends, and recommend proactive solutions to address potential risks.
• Collaborate with Legal Employment, the Business Integrity Office, and HR leadership to resolve complex regional challenges.

Role Requirements

• Deep understanding of HR and PR practices, policies, and legal requirements across multiple EMEA countries.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and develop solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, especially when working with cross-functional and global teams.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and high-risk cases with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience in leading process improvement initiatives and supporting scalable HR models.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what's next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We're a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Spain  specific benefits include:

• Life & medical insurances

• Launch Voucher

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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