HR Partner/Sr HR Generalist, Romania and Middle East & Africa Bucharest

HR Partner/Sr HR Generalist, Romania and Middle East & Africa
Bucureşti
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

About UsSophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest
- play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28, 000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes
- leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative,
- leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR),
- gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600, 000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and
- sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and
- time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, More information is available at ROLE SUMMARYWe are looking for an experienced HR Generalist / HR Partner to support our Romanian, UAE and South African HR operations; the incumbent will have the responsibility for full lifecycle HR activities and for the provision of effective HR advice and coaching to managers and
- local HR colleagues. The role sits alongside
- minded, team focused colleagues, all who are all passionate about driving Sophos’ global HR agenda. You will also have responsibility for ensuring that our local people practices are delivered to the highest degree of customer satisfaction, including effective execution of active administration involved in the role. You will work closely with Global HR Business Partners and Local Leaders to support the delivery of business outcomes and HR Projects and initiatives. You will provide full cycle HR support from offers and onboarding through to employee terminations, including payroll processing, policy support and advice (work with our internal legal team and HR management), employee relations, performance and merit cycles, employee engagement and local execution of global HR programs. This is a great opportunity to join an engaging, fun and inclusive HR team that focuses on delivering results in an innovative, simple, and highly effective way. Just like our cybersecurity solutions!

What you will do

Provision of coaching and guidance to managers across a broad range of HR topics

Full cycle HR activities including:

Monthly payroll and time worked report production; liaison with payroll to ensure the timely execution of all payroll matters, joiners, leavers, promotions, changes, bonuses, etc.

Offers, contracts and onboarding new hires, off boarding leavers;

Orientation of new hires and manager promotes

HRIS management, changes to job or personnel details, establishing org chart positions and linking to employee profiles,

Managing employee files (on line and/or physical)

VISA applications and recording/reporting processes

Managing and reporting working time, absences, and all leave types as required

Development of local policy and regulations and effective communication thereof.

Working with HR Partners to support the delivery and execution of global HR programs, building out appropriate localised solutions to manage change

Able to use available data points that inform people trends and HR strategies, staff turnover, organisational growth, D&I

Champion Sophos culture and employee engagement and development.  

What you will bring

ESSENTIAL

5 years + experience of working in HR Administration and as an HR Generalist; developing towards HR Partner level of some Partner experience in an environment where change is the norm.

Experienced supporting and managing cradle to grave and annual cycle HR solutions and practices.

Able to support HR Partners with change programs, able to or developing the ability to explain the rationale and show the value, rather than just recite policy or law.

Proven experience of managing priorities based on business needs

Proven background of delivery in a complex and
- paced international work environment

Demonstrated ability to influence and to build strong relationships, working with a variety of personalities, management levels and stakeholders

Demonstrated ability of driving initiatives and activities to successful completion

PREFERRED

Previous experience of working in an international business, proven to participate as a member of
- wide HR & management team

Project management experience

US global HR environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

HR Degree qualified or equivalent or working towards; sound and current knowledge of Romania (and ideally at least one other country, UAE or South Africa) employment law

Highly collaborative with a strong desire to deliver results and create a positive work environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of communication settings and styles

Strong prioritisation skills

Ability to work as part of a team, whilst simultaneously being accountable for personal delivery and results

Understanding of commercial drivers

Conflict resolution

Design and implementation of policies

Excellent time management experience; able to manage conflicting priorities and utilise the wider team to support with least disruption to the business

Fluent in Romanian and English – written and spoken.

Sophos offers hybrid or remote working for this role so that you have the ability to agree flexible working between days in the office and working from home. Other European languages and experience of providing services to other EMEA countries are always useful but not essential.  #B2Ready to Join Us? At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply. What's Great About Sophos? - Sophos operates a
- first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship. - Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team
- Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and
- Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local
- Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental
- Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds
- Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge - Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing