Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Corporate functions

L'Oreal; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beauty leader is seeking a visionary Senior HR Business Partner in the UK to lead corporate talent strategies. This role involves driving talent acquisition, retention, and fostering an inclusive culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR management, organizational development, and change initiatives, while leveraging data to inform strategic decisions. Join a company that values innovation and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Up to 60% off brands

Private medical and dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Enhanced family leave

Paid fertility leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in talent and organizational development.
• Experience in leading large-scale transformations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate talent agenda and strategy development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on change initiatives.
• Utilize data analytics for strategic HR decision-making.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Master communication

Talent management

Organizational development

Change management

Analytical skills

Project management

Proactive leadership

Job description

Imagine a day where your strategic insights directly influence the trajectory of a global leader in beauty. As our Senior HR Business Partner, you'll find yourself:

Responsibilities

• Leading the corporate talent agenda, meticulously developing and executing strategies that attract and retain top-tier talent, while passionately fostering a vibrant culture of continuous learning, development, and unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Crafting the future workforce, by providing strategic workforce planning and deep talent analytics, proactively anticipating L'Oréal's evolving talent needs, and pinpointing critical capability gaps across our dynamic corporate functions.
• Orchestrating transformative change, as you lead complex change management initiatives and organizational design projects, collaborating closely with senior leaders to drive impactful transformations and optimize organizational effectiveness.
• Empowering our leaders, by offering expert coaching and astute advice on intricate employee relations matters, guaranteeing adherence to company policies and legislation, and cultivating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
• Leveraging data for strategic impact, as you oversee data management and analytics for corporate HR, translating raw data into powerful insights that inform strategic decision-making and propel key HR initiatives forward.
• Strategically partnering for success, working hand-in-hand with the HR Director and Finance leadership to develop and meticulously manage the corporate HR budget, optimising resource allocation and championing cost-effective, innovative solutions.

You are more than just an HR professional; you are a strategic visionary and a trusted partner who embodies excellence and drives impactful change.

Key Qualities

• A Strategic Thinker & Master Communicator: Possessing exceptional communication and influencing skills, you effortlessly build robust relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the organization.
• An Experienced HR Architect: You bring a proven track record of success in talent management, organizational development, and complex employee relations within a challenging corporate environment.
• A Change Management Expert: You thrive in leading and implementing large-scale organizational transformations, adeptly navigating ambiguity and consistently driving positive, measurable outcomes.
• A Trusted Advisor & Coach: Senior leaders seek your counsel, relying on your insightful guidance for complex HR matters and valuing your ability to influence critical strategic decisions.
• A Data-Driven Visionary: With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you excel at translating intricate data insights into actionable strategies and achieving tangible, impactful results.
• Highly Organised & Results-Oriented: You possess exceptional project management capabilities, enabling you to effectively manage multiple priorities and deliver outstanding results consistently.
• A Proactive & Forward-Thinking Leader: You have a profound understanding of overarching business strategy, allowing you to anticipate future challenges and proactively mitigate risks.

Are you a visionary HR leader ready to sculpt the future of talent at L'Oréal? We're seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to step into the pivotal role of Strategic Architect of Corporate Talent. This is your opportunity to lead the talent strategy for our core corporate functions, becoming an indispensable advisor to senior leadership. You'll be at the forefront of driving talent acquisition, development, and engagement across diverse corporate departments, ensuring L'Oréal remains a beacon of high-performance and a thriving environment for all. Join us and shape the legacy of beauty from within!, L'Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted itself solely to 'Create beauty that moves the world'; it is now the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.

Our Corporate Division supports the 4000+ strong workforce in the UK & Ireland. It's a fast-paced and dynamic environment when you'll have visibility over our 4 Divisions and play an integral role in moving our business forward. Our founder Eugène Schueller once said that 'a company is not walls and machines, it's people, people, people'. Joining our corporate teams means joining the world leader in beauty, at the cutting edge of innovation. But above all, it means becoming part of a team of talented and inspiring people.

Our industry-leading award‑winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. We know they're at the heart of L'Oréal's success, so we offer a fair and competitive package to help you thrive.

Enjoy perks like money‑saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. Love our brands? You'll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's and Garnier! Because health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritise what matters most.

Learning is in our DNA at L'Oréal. We'll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks. And there's lots more too!