Talent Director
1 month ago
About IDEO
IDEO is a global design consultancy where curiosity, empathy, and innovation drive everything we do.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Talent Director to lead our Talent Function in the London Hub, consisting of over 40 employees across consulting and operational teams, for a 12-month maternity cover starting in December 2024.
This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and activate our talent strategy, driving initiatives that cultivate, develop, and support our teams through equitable and effective talent processes, helping IDEO achieve its business objectives and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the London Talent Team, consisting of two part-time direct reports, to align with IDEO's business objectives.
- Drive organisational development and HR services across talent management, career development, performance, leadership development, and culture.
- Collaborate with Global talent leadership to execute London talent priorities, including Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and Learning & Development (L&D) initiatives.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leadership on talent management, employee relations, organisational design, and performance management.
- Oversee annual performance review cycle (Journeys) for the London Hub and work closely with team leads to ensure consistency in role, organisation, and compensation changes.
- Develop and implement scalable HR policies and processes to support IDEO's current and future growth.
- Offer day-to-day HR support, including advice on compensation, benefits, policy, and employment law.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant HR experience in the UK market, including 1-2 years in people management roles.
- A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a related field (e.g., business, organisational development, HR management) or equivalent experience.
- Proven success in building and optimising talent programs in a global, multicultural organisation.
- Business acumen, with a focus on aligning HR initiatives to drive business results.
- Bonus Points: Experience in global creative, design, or consulting organisations is a plus.
Community
We thrive on collaboration and foster moments of creativity, connection, and reflection—valuing a balanced work-life approach.
Purposeful Projects
We partner with clients to use design as a force for good, solving meaningful problems from inception through to implementation.
Location
This role is based in our London Hub, with a flexible hybrid working model. You will be required to work on-site up to 2-3 days per week.
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