HR Director

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HR Director Reference: GB1715747

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London, Greater London, United Kingdom Salary:
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Global Data Plc Who we are…Global Data is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals. We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms.

Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

Why join Global Data?

Global Data is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at Global Data is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.

The role…We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded HR Director to lead the people agenda for Global Data's non-healthcare divisions. Reporting directly to the COO, you will be a trusted adviser to the leadership team, lead a team of HR Business Partners and HR Administrators, and own performance management and the core talent agenda – including talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development and the retention of key talent.

The ideal candidate would be a senior HR Business Partner, ideally with a specialist talent background, and who has helped to support the growth and talent agenda of a fast-paced, innovative and entrepreneurial business. It is a fast-paced, innovative and entrepreneurial environment where new products, markets and teams are created at pace, and where our people are central to our continued success.

What you’ll be doing …Strategic HR leadership and business partnering

Partner with the COO and leadership team to shape and deliver a people strategy aligned with business priorities, performance and growth.

Advise and coach senior leaders on people matters, providing pragmatic, commercially grounded challenge and guidance.

Lead workforce planning and organisation design, use people analytics to inform decisions, and partner with the CPO and wider HR function to deliver consistent people initiatives

Work closely with the CPO and the wider Global Data people function (TA, L&D, Reward, HR Advisory) to ensure joined-up, consistent delivery across the group.

Leadership of the HR team

Lead, develop and inspire a team of HR Business Partners and HR Administrators, setting clear objectives and building a high-performing, commercially focused HR team.

Build capability within the team so that HR Business Partners operate as credible, proactive partners to their client groups.

Ensure HR administration and operations are efficient, accurate and compliant, continuously improving processes, systems and the employee experience across the employee lifecycle.

Talent Lead talent reviews, succession planning and high-potential development to address capability gaps and support retention.

Partner with Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development to attract critical skills and build leadership capability.

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