Strategic HR Leader

4 weeks ago


Melksham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Alexander Mae (HR) Ltd Full time

The company

A leading manufacturing company with a strong presence in the US market, recognized for its design and sustainability awards.

The role

The Vice President of Human Resources for Group Brands, International Contract and Operations will play a crucial role in aligning the HR function with the overall business strategy and objectives. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the role will build successful business partnerships to drive business performance, community building, and employee experience across international geographies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute HR strategies that align with the business strategy and contribute to long-term organizational success, including long-range planning, priorities, and budgeting.
  • Lead a high-performing HR team to provide strategic consultation to the business and ensure implementation of policies and practices across countries and a matrixed organization.
  • Provide effective HR support to operational sites outside of the Americas, including the UK, Italy, India, and China.
  • Support Group Brands businesses globally with HR expertise.
  • Ensure adherence to laws, legislation, work council, and cultural norms across multiple regions and countries.
  • Create a lifecycle approach to talent management, focusing on development, performance management, workforce planning, and talent retention.
  • Lead the application of human resources processes, including recruiting, staffing, rewards, recognition, compensation, and benefits, and exiting processes.
  • Utilize internal and external data, trends, analytics, and insights to identify and prioritize talent risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with COEs and HR shared services to provide attractive and equitable offerings and create efficiencies.
  • Oversee employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures and correct documentation.
  • Ensure understanding and application of HR-related legislation and compliance issues across regions.
  • Manage the payroll function within international, ensuring accurate payment of salaries.
  • Support and promote the company's diversity, belonging, and community goals.
  • Other projects as required by the business.

Person Specification

  • Degree-level qualification
  • 10+ years' experience in human resources disciplines, including learning and development, employment law, performance management, and employee relations, ideally in a unionized and multi-regional environment.
  • Some manufacturing experience
  • Experience of Europe HR, APMEA, and USA
  • M&A or integration experience
  • Strong leader of change and transformation
  • Able to work in the office around 3 days a week, with flexibility for travel
  • Strong ability to think strategically and execute tactically
  • Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
  • Business and data acumen to partner with leaders, draw conclusions, and make decisions
  • Fluent in office automation, communication, software, and tools used, including IT and HR systems
  • Able to travel internationally as needed

Salary and benefits

£180k plus bonus on target of 30%, LTI on target of 20%, company car/allowance (£745 per month), pension, and 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 10 years.



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