Senior Director, Global People Partner (HRBP)

Cision Ltd.; London; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director, Global People Partner to drive impactful people strategies across regions. This strategic role focuses on aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, fostering a high-performance culture, and enhancing employee experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR Business Partnering experience in global organizations, particularly in technology or SaaS sectors. If you are passionate about shaping a transformative people strategy and making a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR Business Partnering experience in a global organization.
• Proven success in aligning people strategies with business objectives.
• Expertise in workforce planning and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to align People initiatives with business goals.
• Provide coaching on complex employee relations matters.
• Lead onboarding for senior leadership hires and support change initiatives.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Employee Relations Management

Workforce Planning

Organizational Design

Talent Management

Performance Management

Stakeholder Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

Senior Director, Global People Partner (HRBP)

London, England, United Kingdom | Human Resources | Regular | Hybrid

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. Join our global team in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.

Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director, Global People Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic People team. This strategic, globally focused role will support senior leadership and managers across multiple regions, shaping and executing our global People strategy.

As a trusted partner to business leaders, you will foster a high-performance culture, provide strategic guidance, and ensure an exceptional employee experience. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, transformative environment where your impact is tangible.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and managers, aligning People initiatives with business goals and growth plans.
2. Partner with global teams to develop and implement effective people strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness.
3. Provide coaching and guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with UK and international employment laws.
4. Champion a high-performance culture by promoting leadership accountability, talent development, and workforce planning.
5. Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and drive impactful people initiatives.
6. Collaborate with People Centres of Excellence to improve employee experience and operational efficiency.
7. Lead onboarding for senior leadership hires and support organizational change initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of HR Business Partnering experience in a global organization, preferably within technology, marketing, or SaaS sectors.
• Proven success supporting senior leaders and aligning people strategies with business objectives.
• Experience managing complex employee relations in compliance with UK and EMEA laws.
• Ability to lead transformation initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and performance management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across regions.
• Global mindset with experience working in US, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a global technology or SaaS company, with knowledge of employment regulations and cultural nuances across EMEA and APAC.
• Ability to drive large-scale people initiatives and influence decision-makers.
• Strong presentation skills and experience engaging senior leadership.
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments managing multiple priorities.
• Strategic problem-solving skills with an innovative approach.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape Cision’s global people strategy and make a meaningful impact on our organization. If you are passionate about people, culture, and business success, we look forward to hearing from you!

As a leader in PR, marketing, and social media management technology, Cision helps brands connect and engage with audiences worldwide. With offices in 24 countries, we offer innovative solutions like the Cision Communications Cloud, PR Newswire, Brandwatch, and Falcon.io. Visit www.cision.com for more information.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as vital to our culture, innovation, and success. We are proud to be a signatory of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion and a recipient of the "Top Diversity Employer" award by DiversityJobs.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact [e-mail].