Chief Human Resources Officer – UK & Europe

Role Overview

• Translate enterprise talent strategy into local talent strategy focusing on creating a chosen place to be for associates and managers, building capability in manager effectiveness and associate learning, and supporting the business growth via strategic workforce management and development
• Execute global processes, policies and initiatives and provide feedback on efficacy of such processes back to center of excellence partners
• Lead a team of HR professionals to continually enhance a healthy, equitable and inclusive work environment
• Evolve and drive the Talent Acquisition strategy, including employer branding, sourcing, and pipelining, onboarding, and university programs to underpin entry level health of the organization
• Understand the TU UK & Europe business strategy to align talent planning in support of the delivery and achievement of key performance objectives
• Manage people aspects from a risk and compliance perspective in a regulated environment
• Champion a culture of connection and purpose
• Proactively drive positive employee relations and evolve a culture of accountability in line with TransUnion’s mission, values and beliefs through open communication, balanced associate advocacy, and manager consultation on employee relations and associate performance
• Identify and implement initiatives to drive organizational and team effectiveness across the region
• Provide operational human resources support and guidance in the areas of performance, career planning, resource planning, development, and recognition
• Build leader and manager capability to manage and support change
• Deliver enterprise HR initiatives in region, ensuring scale and adaptability
• Own and champion the DEIB framework and drive a culture of inclusion
• Work closely with the UK Board of Directors on matters of people and remuneration
• Manage multiple cost centers and vendor relationships with third-party recruiters, consultants, trainers, coaches etc.
• Management of end-to-end organizational design changes with matrix partners including other HR, business and department leaders, communication and change management partners
• Ownership of company policies and procedures, revisions, implementation, and communication
• Managing core HR practices (e.g., compensation administration, performance management, employee engagement) and partnering with Centers of Excellence to ensure best practices and efficiencies
• Proactively design processes and programs with risk and compliance as a key component

Requirements

• A relevant university degree or equivalent, a post-graduate qualification would be advantageous
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive HR experience with at least 5-7 as a Business Partner/ HR head/ Lead, preferably in the Banking/ Financial Services industry across multiple countries
• Working relationship with Compensation Committee/ Board of Directors is an added advantage
• Broad business knowledge and the proven ability to think and act strategically
• Ability to influence various stakeholders and drive regional priorities
• Analytical thinking and experience with HRMS, ideally Workday and Learning Management Systems
• Comfortable working in a constantly changing environment with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Customer focus with strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proven risk management skills with an ability to analyze issues, understanding group dynamics and communicate well at all levels
• Ability to work well as part of a team and individually with minimal supervision, as required

Benefits

• 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
• A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
• Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart
• Flexible working arrangements available