Executive, Head People & Culture, UKI

nttlimited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA UKI seeks a P&C Director to partner with senior leadership and drive people and culture strategy across the organisation. The role leads a team, designs and implements talent development, workforce planning, and employee experience initiatives aligned with business goals.

You will manage benefits, compliance, and P&C technology projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen the employee value proposition and organisation culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree desirable.
• Experience as P&C Director, preferably within a global IT organisation.
• Proficiency in P&C systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive P&C strategy aligned with the organisation's goals and long-term growth vision.
• Lead and manage a team of P&C professionals in executing the P&C strategy.
• Structure benefits programmes effectively to attract and retain top talent.
• Design and implement strategies to develop and retain top talent.
• Align the P&C function to promote the employee value proposition.
• Advise the Executive Managing Director UK&I on P&C topics and labour considerations.
• Oversee standardised P&C processes within the organisation.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and legal standards.

Skills

P&C strategy

Team leadership

Talent acquisition

Change management

Data analytics

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Outsourcing & M&A

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

MBA or equivalent advanced degree desirable

Tools

HRIS

People analytics tools

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

This role will partner with the UK&I Executive Managing Director UK&I and report to the Senior Executive, Head of People & Culture, Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive P&C strategy aligned with the organisation's overall business goals and long-term growth vision.
• Lead and manage a team of P&C professionals in executing the overall P&C strategy.
• Structure benefits programmes effectively to attract and retain top talent.
• Design and implement strategies to develop and retain top talent.
• Align the key variables that will help NTT DATA UKI become one of the best places to work in the UK, and take responsibility for promoting the employee value proposition.
• Serve as an advisor to the Executive Managing Director UK&I and leadership team on P&C topics and potential labour conflicts.
• Facilitate and oversee the implementation of standardised P&C processes within the organisation.
• Ensure adherence to all internal policies and legal standards.
• Develop and manage the P&C budget and apply for relevant rebates in line with legislation.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design, integrate, and implement P&C software systems for improved efficiency.
• Recommend and implement new and improved measures for performance evaluations to drive strategy execution.
• Provide ongoing training and education to managers on processes and proactively assist them in leading and driving engaged performing teams.
• Manage P&C team performance to ensure strategy execution.
• Drive organisational culture by sharing best practices and developing and sustaining cross-functional relationships.

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of P&C best practices, trends, and strategies to set direction and execute P&C initiatives aligned with the organisation's goals.
• Deep understanding of the company's industry, market dynamics, and key business drivers to align P&C strategies with business objectives.
• Expertise in talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies to build a skilled and engaged workforce.
• Comprehensive knowledge of P&C laws, regulations, and compliance requirements to ensure adherence to legal standards.
• Proficiency in organisational design, culture development, and change management to enhance overall organisational effectiveness.
• Strong knowledge of P&C technology and data analytics to make data-driven decisions and optimise P&C processes.
• Leadership skills to inspire and lead the P&C team, promote a culture of excellence, and drive organisational change.
• Strategic thinking abilities to develop P&C strategies that align with the company's long-term vision.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey P&C strategies and initiatives to senior leadership and employees.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making abilities to address complex P&C challenges and make informed choices.
• Strong negotiation and influence skills to collaborate with stakeholders and drive P&C initiatives.
• Ability to build strong relationships with executive leaders, employees, and external partners.
• Resilience in navigating challenges and leading through uncertainty.
• Experience in outsourcing, mergers and acquisitions.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources or a related field.
• An advanced degree such as a master's degree or equivalent in Human Resources or an MBA is highly desirable.

Required Experience

• Experience working as a P&C Director, preferably within a global IT organisation.
• Significant experience in managing people through complex business transformations.
• Proficiency in P&C systems and technology.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading a team of specialists and generalists in the P&C field.

Additional Career Level Description:

• Applies broad, extensive cross-organisational knowledge to participate in building business strategies and plans.
• Approves operational policies and their implementation.
• Develops and implements strategic plans and objectives in alignment with corporate strategy.
• Advocates for new tools and methods.
• Regularly interacts with executive-level management and major customers on critical and strategic matters.
• Facilitates cross-functional and cross-region cooperation

Workplace type :

On-site Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application s