Senior People Partner, Moloco
EMEA
Machine learning-powered performance advertising solutions
Posted today
Machine learning-powered performance advertising solutions
501-1000 employees
Posted today
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To deliver digital growth and performance for our customers by unlocking the value of machine learning solutions' unique, first-party data. Moloco empowers businesses of all sizes to grow through operational machine learning.
Role
Who you are
- 8 to 10+ years in People Partner, HRBP, or Generalist roles with experience supporting multiple countries across EMEA
- Deep understanding of UK and EU employment law, HR compliance, and operational considerations
- Experience owning HR partnership in a regional role that requires independent decision-making
- Strong coaching background and ability to advise senior leaders and managers in high-growth or scaling environments
- Track record of delivering employee experience programs that improve morale, trust, and team engagement
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across functions and time zones
- Practical and people-centred approach that balances structure with empathy
- Experience supporting or influencing location strategy, workforce planning, or team design is a strong plus
- Bachelor’s degree required; CIPD Level 5 or 7 strongly preferred
What the job involves
- Moloco is looking for a Senior People Partner to lead our People partnership efforts across EMEA, based in our London office. You will be the primary HR partner in-region, supporting almost 100 employees across the UK, Germany, Israel, and additional countries in continental Europe. You will work alongside our EMEA recruiter and stay closely connected to our global People team
- This is a career-defining opportunity for someone who thrives on building trust, enabling leaders, and helping high-growth companies scale in a thoughtful and values-driven way. You will be the go-to resource for our EMEA-based managers and employees, leading efforts across ER, engagement, lifecycle programs, and regional growth planning while ensuring Moloco remains compliant, connected, and aligned to its culture
- You will partner closely with Legal, Finance, Recruiting, and People COEs (including People Ops, Benefits, L&D, and Total Rewards) to ensure global programs are successful in-region and to bring the voice of EMEA into global People strategy. You will have ownership from strategy through execution, a seat at the table, and a direct impact on how we support Molocans across Europe
- Act as the primary People Partner for EMEA, supporting employees and partnering with business leaders across R&D, GTM, and corporate teams
- Provide regional perspective and leadership on People initiatives, ensuring global programs are localised effectively and with care
- Advise and coach senior leaders on organisational health, change management, culture, and talent strategy
- Serve as a thought partner on team structure, hybrid work, regional expansion, and long-term workforce planning
- Collaborate with Recruiting, Finance, Legal, and Workplace teams to shape EMEA location strategy, including headcount planning, labor compliance, and infrastructure development
- Champion a values-aligned and inclusive culture that reflects Moloco’s mission while honouring local nuance
- Partner with Workplace Operations to deliver on-site culture-building experiences and hybrid team support
- Collaborate with People Operations and Benefits teams to ensure that policies, tools, and perks are understood and utilised
- Use insights from onboarding, exit interviews, and pulse data to identify themes and drive improvements to morale and connection across the region
- Own employee lifecycle programs across EMEA, including onboarding, performance reviews, mobility, promotions, and exits
- Coach and advise managers on employee development, performance conversations, and sensitive people issues
- Lead or support employee relations matters across countries, partnering closely with Employment Legal to maintain fairness and compliance
- Proactively identify issues in hiring, retention, and manager capability, and implement improvements in collaboration with global peers
- Stay current on UK and European labor laws and apply that knowledge to policy design and employment documentation
- Own and maintain localised HR templates, employment agreements, and regional handbooks
- Partner with Legal, Payroll, and People Compliance to minimise risk, manage complexity, and ensure operational consistency
- Represent the EMEA region in the rollout and adaptation of global People programs, such as performance management, compensation, engagement, and DEI
- Tailor programs for cultural and legal fit within EMEA, while maintaining consistency with global objectives
- Stay connected to the sentiment and needs of EMEA employees and communicate those to the global People team
- Partner with People Ops, Benefits, and Total Rewards to ensure regional readiness and successful program delivery
- Contribute feedback and local insights to improve global initiatives over time
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Moloco offers a cutting-edge platform that allows app developers and eCommerce marketplaces to fuel their growth through machine learning-driven advertising. Its suite of tools enables users to fine-tune campaigns, enhance user engagement, and broaden outreach, ultimately boosting profitability.
Positioned as the premier demand-side platform for ad performance across the open internet, Moloco has experienced substantial growth, securing significant funding and achieving Unicorn status in mid-2021. At the core of its Cloud DSP and Retail Media Platform lies a powerful ML engine leveraging deep neural networks (DNNs), facilitating automated, profitable, and scalable growth strategies for marketers.
Continuously evolving its flagship DSP with advanced features, Moloco consistently sets new benchmarks in ad spend. With expansion into retail media and MLaaS offerings, Moloco aims to democratize access to advanced machine learning capabilities for businesses of all sizes.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Aug 2021
$150m
SERIES C
Apr 2021
$20m
SERIES C
Total funding: $191.6m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness: Competitive health (100% coverage for you), dental, vision and life insurance for you and your family. In addition, enjoy membership to Calm, Headspace, Spring Health, as well as fitness and health reimbursements
- Professional development: $2,500 Learning and Development stipend annually to grow yourself professionally
- Food and snacks: Enjoy lunch on us. We bring lunch in for employees everyday, In addition, our kitchens are filled with healthy snacks and beverages for you to enjoy
- Paid parental leave: Our parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers have you covered when you welcome a new child into your family
- Unlimited vacation: We encourage team members to take time off to relax and recharge with our flexible paid time off policy. We also offer leave time for various reasons
- Financial benefits: We provide equity and generous retirement benefits that help you prepare for your future. In addition, home office setup and phone, internet and transportation reimbursements
Company HQ
Centennial, Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Ikkjin Ahn
(CEO)Worked as a Software Engineer at O1 and Humanex, before spending 2 years at YouTube and 3 at Google.
David Sehyuk Park
(CIO)Previously a Software Engineer at Oracle.
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