Location Country
United Kingdom
Description
Who are we?
Auction Technology Group (ATG) is transforming the multi-billion-dollar global auction industry. Our platforms connect thousands of auction houses with buyers in over 170 countries, powering more than $15 billion in annual sales. Through innovative online auction technologies, we help auctioneers expand their reach, boost efficiency, and maximize value—while giving bidders unrivaled access to rare and specialized items.
As a publicly traded company, ATG has scaled from $18 million to $170 million in revenue, with sustained growth beyond the pandemic. We're modernizing one of the last industries to fully go digital—building a global, category-defining business in the process.
Role Overview
We’re a business navigating a period of real change, and we know that lasting progress is only possible when the people foundations are solid. We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager who takes genuine pride in getting things right. Someone who understands that brilliant HR is built on consistent, best-practice processes, data-backed decisions, trusted relationships, and a deep commitment to the experience people have at work.
This is a hands-on manager role with true end-to-end ownership of the employee lifecycle across our UK and EU population of around 100 people. You’ll be the senior HR point of contact for the region, partnering closely with managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle; from the moment someone accepts an offer to the day they leave, and everything in between. You’ll also line manage our HR Administrator based in Germany, ensuring consistent, high-quality HR support across both markets while developing them into an increasingly capable HR professional. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR manager with strong knowledge of employment practices, employee relations, payroll administration, and HR operations, who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and leading a direct report, in a fast-paced, change-rich environment.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
Line manage, coach, and develop the HR Administrator (Germany), setting clear objectives and supporting their ongoing professional development
Oversee day-to-day HR administration and query handling in UK (and supporting Germany), ensuring consistency with UK/EU processes and local legal requirements
Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews with the HR Administrator, providing feedback and identifying development opportunities
Act as the escalation point for more complex HR administration, employee relations, and compliance matters
HR Operations & Compliance
Own and maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation across the UK and EU
Ensure compliance with UK and German labour laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements, working with local legal advisors as needed
Lead audits, reporting, and HR metrics tracking for the region
Own policy creation, implementation, and updates across the UK/EU
Oversee visa applications and sponsorship compliance for sponsored employees
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Oversee onboarding and orientation programmes for new hires in the UK and EU, ensuring the HR Administrator delivers a consistent experience in Germany
Drive employer branding and candidate experience initiatives
Partner with hiring managers to lead end-to-end recruitment activities and hiring processes across the UK and EU, ensuring the acquisition of top talent
Maintain and build relationships with recruitment agencies, ensuring an up to date PSL which is fit for purpose
Compensation, Benefits & Employee Experience
Oversee benefits administration and employee inquiries across the UK and EU
Own monthly payroll administration in partnership with the Mexico Service Centre, including:
Managing payroll reporting for EE shares, pension, healthcare schemes and internal finance reporting
Overseeing annual reporting of P11D’s, P60’s, P45’s, and other HMRC requirements
Lead the administration of all benefits, including annual renewals, and research market trends to propose changes based on employee needs
Employee Relations & HR Support
Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and workplace matters
Lead employee relations issues, investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes in line with company practices, coaching the HR Administrator in handling more routine matters
Support the performance management processes, including reviews, coaching, and development planning
Act as the senior point of contact for HR queries across the UK and EU, with the HR Administrator triaging day-to-day queries in Germany
Learning & Organizational Development
Collaborate with the People Leaders and Executives on supporting and hosting Training Sessions, and support atgCareers page and learning programmes as needed
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to design interactive courses to be delivered internally
Employee Experience
Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives in local offices in the UK and EU
Partner with Office Manager on office activities, like monthly socials, summer/winter parties and other social/well-being initiatives
Support and partner with stakeholders on global and regional newsletters
What You Can Expect
A role with genuine breadth: no two days will look the same, and your remit will grow as you do.
Real proximity to the business: you’ll be a visible, valued part of the team, not a back-office function.
The chance to shape how we do HR, not just maintain what already exists.
The opportunity to build your people management experience, developing and growing an HR Administrator based in Germany.
A supportive environment where good ideas are welcomed and people are treated as adults.
Key Requirements
Key Skills and Experience
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
7–10+ years of generalist HR experience, including experience managing or mentoring a direct report
Proven ability to manage a remote or international team member, ideally across the UK/EU
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
Experience handling complex employee relations and performance management matters
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Proficiency with HRIS systems and data analysis tools
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong customer service ethos and proven resilience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Strong initiative and ability to pro-actively recommend and implement improvements to HR processes & services
A positive, adaptable, and professional working attitude, with the confidence to lead, coach and develop others, is essential
Preferred
CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or working towards chartership
Working knowledge of German employment law and HR practices, or experience partnering with German HR/payroll functions
Experience supporting organizational change initiatives
We recognise that not every candidate will tick every box. If you have strong generalist HR experience, some experience managing or developing others, and a genuine passion for the people side of a growing tech business, we’d love to hear from you.
Auction Technology Group is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The pay for this role is up to £75,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.
Employment Type
Permanent
Function Name
Human Resources
