International Human Resources Business Partner
About the job
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or People Partner in a fast-paced scale-up, technology or software-as-a-service environment, or international matrix structure.
- Excellent, deep knowledge of UK labor law regulations.
- Strong understanding of financial and operational drivers, with a track record of guiding teams through organizational change and controlling people and workplace costs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to empower managers, guide leadership development, and handle sensitive employee relations confidently.
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
- A data-informed and pragmatic approach, with the ability to balance strategic advisory work with hands-on execution and embody Maltâs values.
- Translate global HR strategies into actionable local initiatives.
- Partner with Centers of Excellence and Functional HR to deploy specialized people processes and compensation cycles across the assigned regions.
- Act as the primary partner and coach to regional managers on team communication, high-performance management, talent mapping, and pipeline building.
- Own end-to-end local performance reviews and career progression frameworks.
- Oversee local labor law requirements, employee relations, and social benefits in coordination with the HR Director and external legal counsel, with a strong focus on UK regulations.
- Take ownership of the local office environment and workplace management within budget, in partnership with local Country Representatives.
- Drive initiatives that reinforce Maltâs cultural pillars across the assigned territories.
- Advise local leaders on organizational design and budget management.
- Analyze employee data, including attrition and job levels, to guide decision-making.
- Network within the local scale-up and technology HR ecosystem to gather market intelligence that informs Maltâs strategic evolution.
- Fluency in French or Dutch.
- Exposure to Belgian, Dutch, or UAE labor frameworks.
About the company
Malt connects businesses with freelancers and independent consultants through a marketplace, earning revenue from service fees. It lists freelancer profiles and client projects across nine countries and matches talent to work opportunities, including management consultants and interim executives via Malt Strategy (acquired through Comatch in 2022). The platform distinguishes itself with a large international pool of over 700,000 freelancers and 70,000 clients, plus a diverse, multinational team. Its goal is to redefine the world of work by helping people shape their careers and by remaining a leading source of freelance talent.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$123.8M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 demand for Agentic AI freelancers jumped 5,800% over twelve months.
- Malt now serves 100,000 businesses, expanding repeat enterprise revenue beyond one-off project spend.
- 2025-2026 executive hires, including Claire Lebarz and Manuel Brachet, sharpen AI and sales execution.
What critics are saying
- Upwork, Fiverr, and staffing firms can copy matching and contracting features quickly.
- AI demand concentration exposes Malt if agentic hiring cools after 2026 workflow normalization.
- Cross-border compliance, insurance, and payments create operational failure risk if one country triggers sanctions.
What makes Malt unique
- Malt crossed 1 million freelancers in June 2026, giving unmatched European marketplace liquidity.
- SAP Store integration in July 2025 embeds Malt inside SAP Fieldglass workflows for enterprises.
- AI Search and 2026 Tech Trends position Malt as the default European AI-freelance platform.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Sabbatical Leave
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Options
- Hybrid Work Options
- Health Insurance