Description
Job title
VP Human Resources – Group Brands, International Contract, and Operations
Department
Global HR
Reports to
Chief People Officer
Location
Europe – London
Job summary
The Vice President of Human Resources for Group Brands, International Contract and operations plays a key role in aligning the HR function with the overall business strategy and objectives of MillerKnoll. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the role builds successful business partnerships to positively impact the business’ ability to perform successfully, build a strong community and enhance the employee experience across international geographies.
Specific responsibilities
1. Develop and execute HR strategies that align with the overall business strategy and contribute to long-term organizational success which includes long range planning, priorities, and budgeting.
2. Collaborate with leaders to understand their business needs and develop solutions that support their goals and leadership in a changing, competitive environment.
3. Manage a high performing HR team to provide strategic consultation to the business and ensure implementation of policies and practices across countries and a matrixed organization.
4. Create a lifecycle approach to talent management focused on development, performance management, workforce planning, and talent retention.
5. Lead the application of human resources processes including recruiting, staffing, rewards, recognition, compensation and benefits, and exiting processes.
6. Leverage internal and external data, trends, analytics, and insights to accurately identify and prioritize talent risks and opportunities.
7. Collaborate with COEs and HR shared services to provide attractive and equitable offerings and create efficiencies.
8. Oversee employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures and correct documentation.
9. Ensure understanding and application of HR related legislation and compliance issues across the regions.
10. Manage the payroll function within international ensuring accurate payment of
11. Support and encourage the company’s diversity, belonging, and community goals.
12. Maintain relationships with the Trade Union where appropriate to ensure harmonious employee relationships.
13. Other projects as required by the business.
Company requirements
Health & Safety; ensure that safe working practices are followed. Attend safety briefings, as requested. Take responsibility for your own, employees, contractors and visitor safety in accordance with The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999
Compliance; ensure compliance with business systems, processes, certification schemes, regulations and legislation relevant to the scope of your role. Support internal quality controls and audits to demonstrate compliance.
Job holder requirements
14. Degree Level Qualification
15. 10+ years’ experience in a variety of human resources disciplines including learning and development, employment law, performance management, employee relations ideally in a unionised environment.
16. 5+ years’ experience in managing a high performing team.
17. Strong ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
18. Demonstrated ability to effectively influence, build trust, communicate, and create change with employees from all levels of the organisation, and all cultures.
19. Demonstrated leadership ability to motivate and influence teams to drive results and adopt new ideas and behaviours.
20. Strong ability to build a culture of engagement, followership, and belonging.
21. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
22. Business and data acumen that allows you to partner with leaders, draw conclusions, and make decisions.
23. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
24. Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation.
25. Above reproach on issues of integrity and trust. Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
26. Fluent in office automation, communication, software, and tools used including IT and HR systems.
27. Able to travel internationally as needed.
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Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.