Strategic Planning & Delivery
* Partner with the CPO and HR Leadership Team to shape and prioritise the global HRL strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives.
* Lead the coordination and tracking of strategic HR initiatives across geographies and functions.
* Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap and delivery calendar for the HRL team.
* Facilitate decision-making by preparing briefing materials, dashboards, and insights for the CPO and HR Leadership Team.
Leadership Support
* Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CPO, providing clarity on priorities, risks, and opportunities.
* Manage the rhythm of the business for the HRL function, including leadership meetings, offsites, and communications.
* Support the CPO in stakeholder engagement, including executive leadership, regional HRL teams, and external partners.
AI Enablement and Innovation
* Partner with the CPO and HR Leadership Team to develop and execute a strategic approach to AI adoption across the HRL function, aligned with business priorities and ethical standards.
* Identify opportunities to embed AI, automation, and digital tools into HR processes to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and enhance employee experience.
* Work across the HRL team to drive the evaluation, piloting, and implementation of AI-enabled solutions (e.g., talent analytics, chatbots, intelligent workflows) in collaboration with HR Centres of Excellence and IT.
* Build AI fluency across the HRL team by designing enablement initiatives, training, and knowledge-sharing forums that demystify AI and foster a culture of innovation.
* Monitor emerging trends in HR technology and innovation, providing insights and recommendations to the CPO and HR Leadership Team.
Team Engagement & Culture
* Champion initiatives that enhance morale, engagement, and connectivity across the global HR team.
* Design and deliver engagement activities, pulse surveys, and feedback loops to ensure the HR team feels valued and heard.
* Collaborate with HRL leaders to identify and address cultural and operational pain points.
* EVP Implementation including overseeing the planning, coordination and delivery of initiatives linked to the firm\'s EVP, ensuring they are delivered on time and aligned to the firm\'s strategic objectives.
* Partner with Talent, Communications, and DEI teams to ensure consistent messaging and activation of the EVP.
* Monitor and report on the impact of EVP-related initiatives and recommend adjustments as needed, providing regular updates to the CPO and HR Leadership Team.
Operational Excellence
* Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, governance, and ways of working.
* Ensure effective project management practices are applied across HR initiatives.
* Support budget planning, resource allocation, and vendor management as needed.
* Position the HR intranet as an engaging, informative resource that showcases the department\'s initiatives and impact across the firm, strengthening awareness of the HR function.
* Work closely with internal communications to raise the HR team\'s profile by highlighting achievements and increasing visibility throughout the organisation.
Relevant Experience and Knowledge
* Proven ability to manage projects or programmes within complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally with international scope.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills, with a track record of successfully balancing multiple priorities and projects.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and updates for senior audiences and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders.
* Familiarity with HR strategy, employee engagement and employer brand concepts.
* Experience collaborating with marketing or internal communications to deliver engaging campaigns and raise team profiles.
* Understanding of AI, automation, and emerging HR technologies, with the ability to identify and implement relevant innovations.
* Experience leading or supporting digital transformation initiatives within HR or related functions.
* Desirable: Background in professional services, law, or partnership-based organisations; formal project management training (e.g. Prince2, Agile).
* As an inclusive employer, we are willing to consider any flexible working requests.
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