Sr HR Business Partner EMEA
Be yourself at Protolabs
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.
Why Protolabs?
We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.
Join us as a Sr HR Business Partner (EMEA) and shape our people strategy as a trusted advisor to regional leaders.
You’ll align business goals with scalable HR solutions—partnering closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and HRIS—to fuel performance and growth.
With a deep understanding of our business and culture, you’ll lead workforce planning, develop talent, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and elevate employee engagement across EMEA.
You’ll align business goals with scalable HR solutions—partnering closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and HRIS—to fuel performance and growth.
With a deep understanding of our business and culture, you’ll lead workforce planning, develop talent, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and elevate employee engagement across EMEA.
What you'll do:
What it takes:
Required Qualifications (minimum to be considered)
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience within HR, across HRBP functions.
- Expert in EMEA employment law and HR policy; strong business/financial acumen.
- Strategic, critical thinker; aligns HR to long-term business goals.
- Advanced consulting/change skills (restructures, culture, process improvement).
- Influential communicator; builds trust at all levels.
- Data-driven; uses HR analytics to inform decisions and measure impact.
- Leads cross-functional projects; delivers on time and to priority.
- Coaches leaders/managers; builds leadership and team capability.
- Deep DEI expertise; fosters inclusive, high-performing teams.
- HR leadership experience.
- Global experience in a matrixed organization
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preferred Qualifications