Regional People Partnerships Director (UK Remote)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional People Partnerships Director to join their dynamic Global People Team. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing employee relations and operational efficiency across EMEA. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of global HR experience, with a strong emphasis on employee relations and strategic thinking. You will partner with leadership to drive the People Strategy, ensuring alignment with business needs while fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact on their mission to enhance global education integrity.

Benefits

Health Care Coverage

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Remote Work Flexibility

Wellness Reimbursements

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of global HR experience managing multiple countries.
• Extensive employee relations experience across multiple countries.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to operational partners in employee relations.
• Support the delivery of the People Strategy linked to business needs.
• Drive and sustain change, ensuring processes are documented.

Skills

Global HR Management

Employee Relations

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Data Literacy

Education

Undergraduate Degree in HR or Related Field

SHRM/CIPD or Equivalent Membership

Masters or Ph.D. in HRM or Related Fields

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Google Suite

BambooHR

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Client:

Turnitin, LLC

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Customer Service

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Turnitin is seeking to hire a Regional People Partnerships Director to join our Global People Team (must be located in EMEA - willing to work EMEA hours). The People Team enables Turnitin to unleash the full potential of ‘One Team’ and culture which, in turn, enables it to deliver its business strategy and purpose.

The People Team is split into four verticals:

• Global People Partners
• Centers of Excellence (COEs)
• People Services / HR Shared Services (PSS)
• People Strategy & Operations (PS&O)

This role will report to the Senior Director, Global People Partnerships and serve as the People Business Partner within our EMEA Operations and support globally as needed. The incumbent will primarily partner with frontline Leadership Team members and their employees and will interact with other teams across the company to provide tactical support as well as strategic thought leadership related to the employee lifecycle, with specific focus on employment law, employee relations, engagement, inclusion, operational efficiency, and effectiveness aligned to Turnitin values. The incumbent will also have extensive knowledge and experience of UK and EMEA employment law across various countries. A depth of experience in employee relations, strong business acumen, and the ability to handle ambiguity and problem solve with a solutions-based, growth mindset focus.

Primarily, they will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to operational partners and an aligned business partner within the people team to ensure a true one team approach to employee relations.
• Develop open and enduring stakeholder relationships with Turnitin people managers to support their responsibilities as leaders.
• Support the delivery of the People Strategy and link it operationally to business needs, providing coaching and development for managers and their teams.
• Support operational and people team transformational efforts aimed at improving overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Execute on annual and bi-annual plans/OKRs with COE support to ensure continuous improvements in metrics like turnover, retention, diversity, etc.
• Advise Turnitin Leaders on effective organizational design and development to achieve operational outcomes.
• Work closely with Stakeholders and the Talent Acquisition Team to forecast talent needs and ensure a pipeline of exceptional talent.
• Research best practices externally to mature and sustain key people practices within Turnitin.
• Support and backup the entire GPP people team as needed.
• Drive and sustain change, ensuring processes are documented and automated where applicable, engaging COE and other partners.
• Translate information into data to support decision making.
• Communicate proactively and transparently up, down, and sideways.

Qualifications

Essential:

• 10+ years of global HR experience managing multiple countries and remote workers, with a mix of HR COEs and generalist functions.
• Extensive employee relations experience across multiple countries.
• Experience in a SaaS or tech organization preferred.
• Strategic thinking with tactical execution ability. Willingness to own tactical processes daily and drive big-picture outcomes.
• Flexibility to work hours aligned with the broader team and travel within the region and for business needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-based approach.
• Ability to work independently and be highly accountable.
• Operational knowledge of relevant HR/employment laws and regulations.
• Technological proficiency with HRIS, ATS, engagement platforms, Google Suite, and Apple products.
• Data literacy and willingness to learn data-driven decision making.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, especially with C-suite audiences.
• Capabilities in negotiations, project management, process improvement, conflict, and change management.
• Undergraduate degree in HR or related field.
• SHRM / CIPD or equivalent membership.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with Google Suite, BambooHR
• Language skills
• Psychometrics qualification
• Masters or Ph.D. in HRM or related fields
• Enneagram/MBTI/Insights certification

Additional Information

Total Rewards @ Turnitin

Turnitin offers a competitive Total Rewards package including time off, health and wellness programs, remote work flexibility, and other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

Our Mission and Values

• Mission: To ensure the integrity of global education and improve learning outcomes.
• Values: Customer Centric, Passion for Learning, Integrity, Action & Ownership, One Team, Global Mindset.

Global Benefits

• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Volunteer Time, Charitable Match, Wellness Reimbursements, Parental Leave, Retirement Plan, and more (varies by country)

Note: We encourage applicants to apply if they meet most requirements, recognizing skills evolve over time. We are committed to equal opportunity employment for all applicants regardless of background.