Strategic People Leader

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom landor Full time

Landor's Vision for a People Director

We are seeking a seasoned HR professional to lead our London studio's people function. As a strategic partner to our leadership team, you will drive the development of a positive studio culture, foster employee engagement, and ensure seamless integration of agencies under your remit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with the London leadership team to provide guidance and support on all people-related matters.
  • Change Management: Guide the integration of agencies, aligning them with our ways of working and facilitating a smooth transition.
  • Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, including restructures, performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
  • Performance Management: Lead the performance management cycle, coaching and guiding managers on conducting effective performance reviews.
  • Reward & Recognition: Manage the salary review process for the London office and implement innovative reward and recognition programs.
  • Recruitment: Oversee the recruitment process from a people perspective, collaborating closely with hiring managers on budgets and internal talent acquisition team.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing People team.
  • Learning and Development: Work closely with the L&D Global People Lead to assess and organise training and development opportunities within the London studio.
  • Equity and Belonging: Champion DEI throughout the business, ensuring best practice from the London studio as well as inputting on global projects.
  • Culture and People Experience: Develop and maintain a positive studio culture that fosters employee engagement, collaboration, and productivity.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience operating at a senior HR level, with a proven track record of independently managing all aspects of HR functions.
  • Strong and demonstrable expertise in employee relations, including handling complex ER cases.
  • Experience in managing and developing a team of HR professionals.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
  • A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Landor's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We believe diversity brings creativity, which is at the heart of everything we do. We are actively engaging in creating an environment free of discrimination.

Landor is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, colour, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.



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