Vice President People

Vice President of People
Location: Remote with Surrey based office and global travel
Contract Type: Interim (maternity cover)

Competitive Day rate

Are you ready to make a real impact in a dynamic environment? Our client, a global leader in measurement technologies, is seeking a passionate and strategic interim Vice President of People. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with executive leadership and shape the future of HR across a global workforce of approximately 1,200 employees.

At our client''s organisation, innovation meets excellence. They empower industrial manufacturers with advanced solutions and you will play a pivotal role in driving transformation and leading people initiatives that contribute to the life-changing products of tomorrow.

About the Role
As the Vice President of People, you will:

Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with the Division President and leadership team to define and execute a global people strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor on organizational design and business transformation.
• Align talent strategies with business priorities to support growth and operational excellence.

HR Leadership for EMEA

• Serve as the HR Leader for the EMEA region, ensuring effective deployment of HR strategies.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and compliance across various jurisdictions.
• Balance global consistency with regional nuances in HR execution.

Talent & Leadership Development

• Lead succession planning and talent pipeline strategies across the division.
• Coach and develop senior leaders to enhance organizational capability.
• Partner with Centres of Excellence to deliver impactful talent solutions.

Organisational Effectiveness & Transformation

• Drive workforce planning and transformation initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Lead change management efforts across global and regional initiatives.
• Utilise data and analytics to inform decision-making and improve performance.

Collaboration & Influence

• Work closely with global HR teams and business functions to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Act as a key connector across global and local HR teams, influencing outcomes with strong relationships.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive experience in senior HR leadership roles within a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical, data and technological experience - comfortable with reporting and systems
• Proven ability to operate effectively at the executive level and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong background in organisational design, transformation and change management.
• Deep knowledge of HR practices across multiple EMEA countries.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

• This is a temporary leadership assignment with regular international travel required.
• Remote work across EMEA is supported.

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Don''t miss your chance to lead and inspire within a thriving global organisation.

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