Cielo Projects
Senior Manager, HR- EMEA- UK

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Company Description
WHO WE ARE
Velotic is a newly-formed independent software company with a pure-play focus on industrial operations. We unite two category-defining portfolios -- ThingWorx and Kepware (formerly part of PTC) and Proficy (formerly part of GE Vernova) -- to transform industrial manufacturing, at scale. With $350M in annual revenue, a global footprint across a range of industries, a legacy customer base, and our intelligent data connectivity systems and AI solutions, we are one of the world's largest independent software companies focused on industrial operations -- here to power the future of manufacturing.
OUR MISSION
Enabling the world's industrial producers to do the right things right—across every shift, every plant, every day. We help manufacturers prosper by equipping them with software-defined, data-driven production systems that elevate quality, accelerate cycle times, improve resilience, and enable sustainable profit growth.
WHY THIS IS A ONCE-IN-A-CAREER OPPORTUNITY
- Lead in a market undergoing significant disruption and growth from cloud migration to edge intelligence to AI-powered industrial automation.
- Join a culture defined by ambition, authenticity, speed, teamwork, and the belief that manufacturing can meaningfully improve the world.
- Competitive benefits, compensation and long-term impact on how the world’s industrial companies operate, automate, and innovate.
Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY
Under the leadership of the Global HR Business Partner leader, we are hiring a Senior Manager of EMEA HR to support all functions across EMEA. This role is critical to Velotic’s ability to scale effectively across EMEA. This role is responsible for driving compliant, commercially-aligned people operations across the region; leading complex employee and industrial relations (preferably with deep expertise in French labor law); and partnering with global HR and senior leadership to implement talent and organizational strategies that support Velotic's growth. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable setting strategy and executing it; a senior HR leader who operates with autonomy, brings sound judgment, and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get things done.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic HR Partnership:
- Oversee and secure management of the full HR agenda for Velotic EMEA countries, in alignment with global HR strategy and priorities.
- Advise and support CHRO and Velotic leaders on all EMEA people-related topics.
- Provide effective and constructive employee and industrial relations across EMEA.
- Secure HR compliance across EMEA (e.g. data protection, H&S, EE consultation, disability inclusion etc.).
- Implement key global Velotic HR processes for EMEA (e.g. talent management, succession planning etc.).
- Secure implementation of organisational changes, restructuring initiatives, and growth projects.
- Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), and subject matter experts (SMEs) to drive aligned, integrated people initiatives across the EMEA region.
Employment Law, Industrial Relations and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across all EMEA countries.
- Secure strong advisory expertise for French labor law and SCE handling.
- Liaise with local Works Councils/social partners, Unions, authorities and—where needed—local legal counsels.


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Employee Relations and Support:
- Serve as “escalation point” for difficult or problematic employee cases, grievances, dismissals etc.
- Provide support of senior talent acquisition and recruiting in partnership with Talent Acquisition team.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive experience in the software/IT industry and supporting Sales/Customer Care organisations.
- Experience working in a US-led business and/or startup environment will be very helpful for cultural effectiveness towards Velotic leadership.
- Self-starter but team player, with strong communication skills.
- Solution orientation, pragmatic approach, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong language requirements: Fluent Business English and native French; fluency in any other of Velotic’s key European languages very welcome: Italian, German, Danish, Romanian, Spanish.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent related experience.
- 12 years experience as an HR Business Partner in an international European environment, across EMEA.
- Solid functional HR experience in industrial relations France.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hybrid work environment
- International travel up to 25% (for individual visits across Europe and international meetings)
Position Type: Permanent
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