VP, People Transformation, Learning & Reward

Argus Media group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Media seeks an experienced Vice President, People Transformation, Learning & Reward to lead a global change agenda across HR functions. Reporting to the CHRO, you will shape and execute initiatives in Learning, Compensation & Benefits, and AI governance within HR processes.

You will drive strategy, partner with senior leaders, and build capability across regions while delivering measurable business impact and ROI.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in HR or People Transformation.
• Proven success delivering global transformation programmes.
• Experience in governance, portfolio management and change leadership.
• Experience leading Learning & Development and Compensation & Benefits teams.
• Strong HR technology and digital transformation knowledge.
• Ability to influence executives and drive cross-country alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Learning & Development strategy and team.
• Oversee HR budgets and learning investments.
• Govern and deliver the People change portfolio.
• Partner with HR leaders, stakeholders, and IT.
• Chair or participate in AI Governance oversight.
• Drive ROI and business outcomes from people initiatives.

Skills

Senior HR leadership

People Transformation

Programme governance

Portfolio management

Change leadership

Stakeholder management

AI in HR

Learning & Development

Compensation & Benefits

Executive communication

Job description

Argus is a fast-growing global B2B media company providing essential information on commodity markets. As a business, we continue to grow and evolve, adding new markets, new services, new delivery options and improved analytical tools.

We are seeking an experienced Vice President, People Transformation, Learning & Reward to lead the delivery of our global People change agenda.

Reporting to the CHRO, this role will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic people initiatives that strengthen organisational capability, enhance employee experience, and support long-term business growth. The VP, People Transformation, Learning and Reward will provide strategic leadership and hands on execution for Learning & Development and Compensation & Benefits and work closely with HR leaders, business stakeholders, and technology partners.

Key Responsibilities

People Transformation Leadership

• Lead the design and execution of HR change and transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with business strategy and priorities.
• Serve as PMO lead for People projects, partnering closely with the Head of HR Tech, AI & Automation.
• Build change capability across the HR function and support leaders in navigating organisational change.

Portfolio and Programme Management

• Own the governance, prioritisation, and delivery oversight of the People programme portfolio.
• Lead the implementation and adoption of People transformation initiatives, including a new global Learning Management System (LMS), employee intranet and future HR technology investments.
• Monitor programme performance, risks, dependencies, and benefits realisation across all major initiatives. Establish clear success measures and reporting to monitor performance
• Develop executive business cases and recommendations to support investment decisions and ROI

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach, and develop team members
• Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Influence decision making at executive level through clear insight, commercial judgement, and thoughtful challenge.
• Foster collaboration across HR Centres of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and regional teams to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Serve as a member of the AI Governance Committee, ensuring appropriate oversight, compliance, and ethical use of AI within HR processes.

Learning & Organisational Capability

• Lead the global Learning & Development team and set the strategic direction for learning.
• Oversee learning budgets and ensure learning investments build the skills and capabilities required to support future business needs. Monitor effectiveness.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning, leadership development, career growth and knowledge sharing.

Compensation & Benefits Leadership

• Lead the global Compensation & Benefits team and provide strategic direction for reward programmes that attract and retain great people
• Ensure compensation and benefit practices remain competitive, equitable, sustainable, and aligned to business objectives.

Key Skills and Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience within HR, People Transformation, Change, Organisational Development, or a related field.
• Proven success leading People transformation programmes within a global, matrixed organisation working across functions and countries.
• The ideal candidate will bring a combination of in-house business experience and consulting expertise
• Strong experience of programme governance, portfolio management, and change leadership.
• Experience leading specialist HR teams, ideally including Learning & Development and/or Compensation & Benefits.
• Strong understanding of HR technology, digital transformation, and emerging AI opportunities within People functions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and drive alignment across multiple functions and geographies.
• Ability to influence senior executives and present effectively to Executive Committees.
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to translate people initiatives into measurable business outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving capability.