Senior HR Business Partner, Global Functions (12-month FTC)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead transformative HR strategies across global functions. This 12-month FTC role focuses on fostering a high-performance culture and enhancing organizational capabilities. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive HR experience to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and drive change initiatives. With flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about HR and ready to take on a strategic role, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Customizable benefits package

Flexible location options

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience across HR functions, including talent and change management.
• Proven ability to lead HR strategies with senior leaders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR strategies supporting business goals and challenges.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders as a strategic partner.

Skills

HR Strategy Development

Change Management

Talent Management

Performance Development

Organizational Design

Coaching

Employment Law

Job description

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Senior HR Business Partner, Global Functions (12-month FTC), London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

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Job Reference: 1150b82d48c5

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Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior HR Business Partner, Global Functions (12-month FTC)

Introduction:

Dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients anticipate and prepare for disruptive future opportunities and create new growth paths in the sustainable economy. We focus on a people-centered approach to business transformation, using insights to connect brand, content, commerce, and experience, supported by modern creativity.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop understanding of key business drivers and challenges to support HR strategy development and execution.
2. Lead communication, implementation, and measurement of people initiatives in collaboration with HR Centres of Excellence to foster a high-performance culture.
3. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, establishing credibility as a strategic partner by understanding the business landscape.
4. Influence and coach leaders, acting as a confidante and constructive challenger.
5. Educate leaders on effectively utilizing HR Centres of Excellence.
6. Support leaders in demonstrating strong leadership behaviors and cascading these throughout their teams.
7. Assist in attracting, developing, motivating, and retaining talent to drive business success.
8. Collaborate with talent teams across regions to enhance talent planning.
9. Promote a high-performance culture through effective performance development and feedback processes.
10. Understand organizational capabilities and develop HR strategies to enhance them.
11. Analyze financial and commercial data to inform HR and business planning.
12. Guide senior leaders on organizational change initiatives, including culture change and restructuring.
13. Use data and insights to support decision-making and measure HR initiatives.
14. Focus HR investments on activities that deliver strategic benefits.
15. Ensure operational HR support is accessible, promoting self-service and efficient access to HR services.

Qualifications + Skills:

We seek a passionate HR professional with a strategic, proactive mindset, capable of driving transformation and gaining stakeholder buy-in. The candidate should embody Dentsu’s culture and thrive in a global, inclusive, creative, and fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience across HR functions, including talent, performance, development, change management, and reward.
• Proven ability to lead HR strategies with senior leaders and utilize Centres of Excellence effectively.
• Experience managing large-scale change across functions and geographies.
• Skill in creating and executing complex HR projects with governance and timeliness.
• Expertise in organizational design, coaching leaders to develop effective structures.
• Understanding of cultural differences and ability to adapt leadership styles accordingly.
• Strong employment law knowledge and risk assessment skills.

What we offer:

• This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC).
• Flexible location options, with a requirement to be within commuting distance of Manchester or London, with hybrid working at least 2 days a week.
• Competitive salary and a customizable benefits package.

Inclusion and Diversity:

Our culture values diversity and inclusion, enabling employees to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to accommodating reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or medical conditions during the recruitment process.