Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
### Why this Role is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
People Operations leadership roles are increasingly central in SaaS companies operating across multiple countries, where hiring velocity, compliance complexity, and organisational design can directly affect execution. This position stands out for its explicit EMEA remit within a product-led infrastructure context, where teams often span engineering, go to market, and customer functions and need consistent people programs to match global scale.
For a SaaS career, the long-term value sits in building repeatable operating mechanisms that can travel between companies. Managing regional labour risk, standardising employee lifecycle processes, and translating global initiatives into local execution are durable skills for SaaS organisations expanding internationally. The stated interest in using AI or automation to improve efficiency also signals exposure to modern HR operations practices that are becoming common across the sector.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
People · London · Hybrid
Senior People Operations Manager EMEA
Gravitee is a 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader, on a mission to govern the world’s intelligence.
We deliver the industry’s most advanced platform for Any API, Any Event, and Any AI Agent, trusted by global leaders like Michelin, Roche, and Blue Yonder.
Why Gravitee?
The Mission: We are bridging the gap between traditional tech and the new frontier of AI Security.
The Momentum: We combine the credibility of a market leader with the high-octane speed of a startup.
The DNA: We hire "Hold Nothing Back" individuals - passionate professionals who want to redefine how the world interacts with technology.
The Role
AI is reshaping how organizations build, ship, and scale digital products and APIs are the connective tissue that makes it possible.
As a Senior People Operations Manager (EMEA), you'll play a critical role in shaping the "strong foundation" of our people operations across Europe. You will act as the assertive, local partner to the VP of People, ensuring our EMEA team is a robust driver of Gravitee's competitive advantage during a critical phase of global scale.
What You’ll Be Doing
At Gravitee, impact isn’t abstract - it’s visible and global. In this role, you will:
VP Collaboration: Partner deeply with the VP of People to implement global initiatives and ensure regional EMEA needs are reflected in our broader strategy.
Leadership Enablement: Work alongside the CEO and EMEA executives to provide thoughtful, data-driven people guidance that empowers managers at all levels.
EMEA Compliance & Risk: Oversee regional HR specialists, including our HR Partner (France), to ensure zero-lag execution on complex labor laws and regional compliance.
Operational Excellence: Own the end-to-end People operations for EMEA, applying a continuous-improvement mindset to simplify workflows and enhance the employee lifecycle.
Culture & Experience Integration: Guide our global wellness and engagement initiatives in EMEA, ensuring they are seamlessly woven into the operational rhythm of the business.
Your impact will be visible, measurable, and global.
Essential Skills
Collaborative Leadership: Proven experience working as a trusted second-in-command to a VP or Head of People in a fast-paced environment.
EMEA HR Expertise: A deep understanding of UK employment law and the ability to oversee complex European labour relations (e.g., France).
Communication & Partnership: The ability to communicate with clarity and professionalism, building strong relationships with executive stakeholders.
Operational Mindset: Experience in building scalable HR processes and a curiosity about using AI or automation to improve efficiency.
Sound Judgment: Calmness and fairness when handling sensitive employee relations or performance matters.
The "French Bonus": Previous experience with French labor law and French language skills are highly desirable to support our specialist EMEA compliance shield.
Who Thrives Here
Our growth is powered by people who bring passion to their craft, professionalism to their execution, and a commitment to excellence. You’ll thrive here if you:
Care deeply about high-quality output and brand clarity.
Are curious, adaptable, and energized by the fast-moving AI landscape.
Take full ownership of your projects from concept to completion.
Value a culture of openness, collaboration, and constant evolution.
Bonus points if you’ve worked with APIs, cloud-native platforms, AI-enabled systems, or open source, but curiosity matters most.
Life at Gravitee
At Gravitee, we invest in humans, not just roles.
You’ll get:
Competitive medical coverage
Pension / 401k program options
Stock options - you build it, you own it
25 days holiday + in-country national holidays
3 mental health days + wellness allowance
Your birthday off 🎉
Professional development budget to fuel your growth
Hybrid work culture with hubs across regions
Quarterly team events + annual offsite at an exciting location
A meaningful, progressive, global company culture that is as fun as it is hardworking
Endless growth opportunities
At Gravitee, we believe diverse perspectives make better products and stronger teams.
At Gravitee, no employee or applicant will be treated less favorably on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, color, nationality or ethnic or national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or religion or belief.
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- Department
- People
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
People · London · Hybrid
Senior People Operations Manager EMEA
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