Global HR Change Consultant

Dentsu Aegis Network; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marketing firm is seeking a change management specialist to support HR transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, experience with global HR processes, and a deep understanding of change management in complex organizations. This role involves creating global content, partnering with teams to enhance user experience in HR systems, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Opportunity for flexible working arrangements is available.

Responsibilities

• Support global HR change initiatives and policy improvements.
• Develop change management plans with stakeholders and resources.
• Create global training and communication materials for HR.
• Draft clear and engaging HR communications.
• Partner with teams to maintain the Global HR Employee Hub.
• Design content enhancing user experience in HR systems.
• Promote a consistent brand and user experience across HR content.
• Deliver learning initiatives for Workday adoption.
• Champion change and motivate employees towards new processes.
• Engage knowledge sharing and self-service among employees.

Skills

HR processes

Workday familiarity

International organization understanding

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Change champion

Dynamic problem solver

Business acumen

Project management

Results driven

Job description

Job Description:

Role Purpose

Y ou will support global change initiatives to drive and embed continuous improvement to our HR policies, processes, technology and ways of working . You will partner with other HR change, comms, process and technology colleagues, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent and thorough delivery of change and enablement activities, creating global approaches and assets.

Key Accountabilities

• Help d evelop comprehensive change management plans that outline the objectives , scope, stakeholders, timelines, and resources required for successful change implementation.
• Develop global assets (Knowledge Articles, How to Guides, Training, Videos, Communications , Briefing packs etc ) to ensure consistent and thorough delivery of change and enablement activities .
• Support regional change managers in the design and delivery of change management and communication support for Workday releases, key Workday adoption initiatives and other HR priority initiatives.
• Draft and distribute HR communications and email updates, ensuring content is clear, engaging, and reviewed by relevant stakeholders before release.
• Partner with Global HR COEs and regional teams to design, build, and maintain the Global HR Employee Hub, ensuring consistent application of global HR standards and consistency across all areas and markets.
• D evelop content designed to improve user experience, w orking with Content Editors to create and maintain those assets, maintain inventories , a gainst content governance in place .
• Provide creative support through the development of videos, animations and “teasers” to ensure we continue engaging people; help us continually improve what we do .
• Drive a consistent dentsu brand and user experience across all HR content and channels, ensuring alignment with global design principles, tone of voice, and accessibility standards.
• Design and deliver learning initiatives to support the adoption of Workday, HR process and ways of working .
• Provide guidance and creative input on ways to elevate our knowledge and content assets both in Workday (Notifications, Helptext , Announcements, Banners, Knowledge Articles) and in other content tools such as Neon.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and self-service through our intranet site, guides and demos, in line with our knowledge management strategy .
• Work as a key member of the Global HR Change Network, ensuring this is a strong network to share information and keep the community informed.
• Serve as a champion for change within the organization, inspiring and motivating employees to embrace new ideas and ways of working. Lead by example and foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Professional Skills

• U nderstanding of HR processes , with experience supporting global HR initiatives.
• Familiarity with Workday key modules and business processes
• Experience of and understanding of complex international organization s with high degree of legal, cultur al, and service line variation.
• Great attention to detail and able to deliver high quality outputs .
• Strong communication , finding creative and reliable methods to convey the need for change clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills , demonstrating e mpathy, self-awareness, a bility to manage conflict diplomatically are essential and the proven ability to build strong working relationships at all levels .
• Be a true change champion, lead ing cross-functional teams and inspiring others to embrace change .
• Execution -oriented dynamic problem solver who thrives on change and playing a key part in driving major, transformational enterprise efforts .
• Business and commercial acumen , a proven track record of contributing to a leadership team .
• Strong project management and organizational skills , excellent time management and ability to multi-task among competing demands .
• Results driven , service oriented , able to self-manage with a high degree of autonomy and resilien t under pressure .

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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Location:

London

Brand:

Global Functions

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)