HR Transformation Manager

The client is looking to hire an International (EMEA) HR Transformation Manager to work a 6 month extendable contract based in Reading (Hybrid).

The new temporary engagement of an International (EMEA) HR Transformation Manager should support the transformation in the EMEA business with a strong HR Change and Program Management background gained within the context of transformational change.

The International (EMEA) HR Transformation Manager will be part of a cross functional Transformation team, consisting of representatives from different business areas – the role is responsible for the program management of the required HR transformation activities in a reasonable way with the right level of pragmatism to achieve goals in the desired time frames.

To fulfil this role the new role should demonstrate:

• An understanding of HR processes in complex and challenging matrixed, multinational organisations.
• Extensive prior experience of multi-country HR change process with a track record in managing and designing organisational change management plans with a sound understanding of change principles, theories and methodologies
• Ability to build effective relationships across the global business and Human Resources to promote commercially orientated support to various HR change management processes.
• Ability to support and manage multiple change projects simultaneously and prioritise competing interests in line with the overall strategic objective..
• Willingness to take ownership and be accountable for end-to-end strategy, processes and project alignment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, voice opinions and suggestions on best practice in a logical and reasonable manner.
• Strong eye for detail, sound judgment and decision-making qualities.
• Ability to work independently, proactively drives the work, collaborates efficiently and takes responsibility for completing work tasks where appropriate, rather than simply assigning them to others.
• Knows when to involve local subject matter experts.
• Must have the ability to operate with the utmost discretion, integrity and confidentiality.
• Practical experience and knowledge of basic employment legislation and processes relating to information and consultation requirements, ARD/TUPE processes and redundancy procedures in key European countries such as UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden and Spain is essential.
• Some experience of engaging with a European Works Council and/or local country Works Council bodies would be of benefit.
• Highly developed planning, programme and project management skills.
• Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically, creating solutions that drive the business forward and transform proposals/ideas into practical reality.
• A data savvy style and able to analyse, interpret and report back key themes and make recommendations.
• The ability to adapt and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups.
• Preferably a basic understanding of IT services concepts and/or experience working in a Telco or Tech environment.
• Culturally aware, pragmatic approach.
• Role is based in EMEA and reports to EMEA HRBP Lead in full alignment with International Head of Employment Law.

Please note: This position will be inside IR35.