Roy Larkin

• People Partner Lead supporting GTM, G&A, and Product & Technology functions across EMEA (450+ employees) spanning Ireland, UK, Germany, Netherlands, France and Serbia.
• Project lead for Fivetran and Dtb Labs merger in EMEA.
• Led organisational design project to enhance operational synergy within merger.
• Led strategic workforce planning to align talent goals with EMEA growth strategy.
• Managed complex employee relations issues across EMEA.
• Employee Relations & Employment Law (EMEA)
• Leadership Development
• HR Operations & Process executions
• Data Analytics and Insight Strategic Planning Business Acumen

• Senior People Manager supporting GTM, G&A, and Product & Technology functions across EMEA (500+ employees) spanning Ireland, UK, Spain and APAC.
• Led strategic HR initiatives to drive regional growth across all EMEA in partnership with General Manager and ELT.
• Orchestrated organisational changes aligning multiple legal regions with business goals.
• Resolved sensitive employee relations cases, ensuring compliance and minimising risk.
• Key Impacts within 6 months: Standing up a regional HR team (HRBPs, Payroll, Talent acquisition across EMEA & APAC, aligning HR delivery with business priorities)
• Led integration of ShareDo and VLex post-acquisition across US, UK and Spain, aligning teams and processes.

Achievements: Recognised for Team Impact Award for 2026 at organisational awards.

• Partnered with ELT and senior leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, and performance management to align HR strategy with business goals.
• Key Impact: Led and developed a regional HR team (HRBPs, ER, HR Coordinators), aligning HR delivery with business priorities.
• Strategic HR partner to GTM, G&A, functions across EMEA (400+ employees) spanning Ireland, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden.
• Oversaw recruitment, training, and development initiatives to cultivate a high-performance organisational culture and support employee growth.
• Designed and embedded change management frameworks to facilitate smooth organisational transitions and enhance employee engagement.
• Automated core HR processes (onboarding, performance, promotions, compensation cycles, engagement, exits), improving efficiency and governance.
• Created ELT dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
• Developed HR policies and employee handbook with EMEA, ensuring legal compliance and regional consistency.
• Supported integration of HR processes within new ownership structures.

• Functioned as primary HR contact for 400+ employees across EMEA.
• Developed HR strategies and initiatives for EMEA aligning with overall business strategy.
• Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff, promoting retention and leadership continuity.
• Successfully led EMEA GTM restructure programme end-to-end.
• Designed and launched a new global performance management framework for GTM function
• Led regional succession, retention, and talent planning initiatives.
• Oversaw HR operations and benefits across all EMEA entities.

• Promoted to within 18 months to Live Games, Engineering, and Studios-in-a-Box globally (1000+ employees)
• Led and developed a regional HR team (HRBPs, ER, HR Coordinators), aligning HR delivery with business priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders with EMEA on organisational design, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Implemented core HR processes within EMEA (onboarding, performance, promotions, compensation cycles, engagement, exits), improving efficiency and governance.
• Created senior leader dashboards to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Developed HR policies and employee handbook with EMEA to ensure legal compliance and regional consistency.
• Facilitated resolution of employee relations concerns in EMEA, ensuring policy compliance and enhancing communication.
• Advised managers on employment law and best practices in handling disciplinary actions and grievances.
• Conducted employee onboarding sessions to familiarise new hires with company culture and operational procedures.
• Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff, promoting retention and leadership continuity.
• Developed and implemented human resources policies to support organisational objectives and comply with legal requirements.

• Partnered with senior leaders across Engineering, Data, Monetisation, Player Experience, and LiveOps to align HR strategy with business objectives.
• Co-developed and launched a global performance management process.
• Implemented first global talent mapping programme across Live Games (450+ employees).
• Led HR programmes including onboarding, performance reviews, talent calibration, and L&D.
• Led RIF programmes across EMEA, LATAM, and North America, ensuring compliance and supporting affected employees.
• Supported annual planning, restructures, and workforce optimisation initiatives.
• Completed HR audit and implemented compliance improvements aligned with WRC requirements.
• Delivered operating model changes enhancing collaboration and efficiency across Product & Technology functions.
• Acted as HR advisor and regional POC for LATAM and MENA operations.

• Delivered global culture, D&I, and engagement initiatives, enhancing collaboration and inclusivity across 15 locations.
• Implemented employee experience strategy focused on inclusion, mental health, and well-being.
• Designed and delivered leadership development programmes for senior management to strengthen executive team capabilities.
• Led onboarding, performance, talent management, and compensation planning.
• Led performance management processes, including appraisals and feedback sessions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Designed career mapping frameworks and facilitated succession and calibration sessions, aligning talent development with organisational goals.
• Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff, promoting retention and leadership continuity.
• Partnered with Engineering, Product, and Marketing across EMEA (350+ employees).
• Introduced award-winning onboarding programme (HR Champion Award 2018).
• Supported global HRIS implementation.
• Worked with legal team on policy issues, compliance concerns, grievances and employee complaints.