Global People Partner: Leadership & Change Expert

Condé Nast; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Domestic Partner Benefit Extensions

Free Mental Health Services

Assistance in Refinancing StudentLoans

Long-term Remote Work Pilot

Extended Bereavement leave

Extended Parental Leave

Added Adoption Financial Support

Job summary

Condé Nast is seeking a Senior People Business Partner based in London to act as a trusted advisor to our global leadership team. You will drive people strategy and organisational excellence across enabling functions, partnering with Technology, Finance, Legal and Communications to support performance, effectiveness and employee experience.

The role reports to the SVP, People and involves leading change initiatives, organisational design and employee relations across international markets in a

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a People Partner, HR Business Partner or similar role
• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable navigating change and complexity
• Experience working with Technology or Finance teams in a business partnering capacity is desirable, but not essential
• Strong cultural intelligence and experience managing and scaling teams across multiple international regions (e.g., EMEA, APAC, Americas)
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach combined with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence global stakeholders, with a track record of driving alignment across disparate time zones and cultures
• Deep understanding of international employment landscapes and the ability to apply a ‘global-first’ mindset to people strategy and problem-solving
• Strong employee relations experience, including managing complex and sensitive cases
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior global leaders in complex, matrix and international organisations
• Ability to anticipate organisational impact, identify risks and take a proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong commercial judgement and an understanding of how people-decisions impact business performance
• Strong judgement and the ability to navigate complex situations, balancing business needs, employee experience, risk and long-term organisational impact
• Experience leading organisational change, including restructures and consultations

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor to our global leadership team, driving people strategy and organisational excellence across enabling functions
• Lead client group with confidence, working with local and global People colleagues to navigate complexity and deliver business outcomes
• Build and maintain deep partnerships with global leadership teams, providing coaching, strategic challenge, and guidance that transcends geographic boundaries to align with global business objectives
• Partner with global business leaders to translate enterprise-wide strategic priorities into cohesive, scalable people plans across diverse markets and regions
• Lead and support organisational change initiatives, including organisational design, restructures and consultations
• Act as a senior advisor on employee relations matters, coaching managers and People colleagues while managing complex and sensitive cases
• Operate effectively within a complex, matrix global environment, balancing regional nuances with overarching global frameworks and corporate priorities
• Build alignment across stakeholder groups, including People, business and cross-functional partners, ensuring relevant colleagues are engaged and informed at the appropriate stage
• Use data, insight and commercial understanding to inform decisions and influence outcomes
• Identify people-related risks, opportunities and dependencies, considering both immediate and broader organisational impact
• Contribute to the delivery of local and global People strategies and initiatives, in collaboration with our Global Centres of Excellence
• Contribute to the delivery of local and global People strategies and initiatives, working in partnership with Global People colleagues and Centres of Excellence
• Provide informal mentorship, coaching and support across the UK People team, helping to build capability and share best practice
• Act as a global ambassador for the People team, fostering strong collaboration with cross-functional leaders and regional People partners to ensure a unified employee experience worldwide
• Work in collaboration with Finance to ensure accurate and timely provision of people data for budgeting purposes
• Champion a high-quality People service, continuously seeking opportunities to improve employee and stakeholder experience

Job description

Condé Nast is seeking a Senior People Business Partner based in London to act as a trusted advisor to our global leadership team. You will drive people strategy and organisational excellence across enabling functions, partnering with Technology, Finance, Legal and Communications to support performance, effectiveness and employee experience.

The role reports to the SVP, People and involves leading change initiatives, organisational design and employee relations across international markets in a