The Challenge

Oxera Consulting, a leading European economics and strategy consultancy, was facing significant HR challenges that had begun to affect its internal reputation and employee confidence across several European offices.

The company had grown rapidly without consistent HR processes, and after a series of local issues, it became known for weak HR governance and fragmented practices across its continental operations.

Key challenges included:

• Inconsistent HR policies and compliance gaps in multiple jurisdictions.
• A decline in employee trust due to unclear processes and lack of local HR presence.
• Need for immediate reputation recovery and structural HR reform.

Oxera required an experienced partner to take over HR operations in Europe, rebuild credibility, and professionalize the entire HR function.

The Solution

Europe HR Solutions was engaged as Oxera’s HR partner across Europe, with a mandate to assess, correct, and rebuild.

Our scope included:

• Conducting comprehensive HR audits in France, Italy, Spain, and Germany.
• Implementing corrective compliance actions and updated HR frameworks.
• Drafting new employment contracts, policies, and handbooks aligned with local labor laws.
• Providing HR operational support and acting as the regional HR Business Partner (HRBP).
• Coaching local leadership teams to restore HR credibility and employee engagement.
• Establishing transparent processes for recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.

Through ongoing partnership and consistent delivery, Europe HR Solutions successfully transformed HR operations and perception within the organization.

The Results

• Full HR compliance restored across four European countries.
• Positive turnaround in HR reputation, recognized by management and employees.
• Standardized HR policies, contracts, and procedures implemented.
• Leadership confidence rebuilt in HR processes and governance.
• Long-term HR partnership established for continuous guidance and oversight.

This case highlights Europe HR Solutions’ ability to rebuild HR credibility, ensure compliance, and drive sustainable people operations across Europe — even in challenging environments.