EMEA HR Leader & Strategic Partner, AI-Driven Transformation

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.

Greater London

On-site

GBP 160,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

ISS STOXX is seeking a business-minded HR leader to serve as Head of EMEA HR and Strategic HR Business Partner, guiding people strategy across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The role emphasizes changing how HR is delivered, moving transactional work to Shared Services, and championing AI-enabled processes to boost leadership, organisational effectiveness and performance.

You will report to the HR Leadership Team, partnering with ELT and global HR to shape strategy, drive culture, and enable

Qualifications

15+ years of progressive HR experience with executive-level partnership.
Proven track record in strategy, organisation design and change in international matrix organisations.
Experience moving work to Shared Services and implementing HR technology and AI.

Responsibilities

Provide regional leadership for HR across EMEA and partner with ELT.
Act as senior HR thought partner to an ELT member and translate business needs into people plans.
Lead HR operating model transformation, including Shared Services migration and AI initiatives.
Coach leaders to drive performance, culture, and organizational effectiveness.
Oversee governance, compliance, and employee relations across regions.