Job Description
Tangent International are looking to hire a International (EMEA) HR Transformation Manager to work a 6 month extendable contract based in Reading (Hybrid).
The new temporary engagement of an International (EMEA) HR Transformation Manager should support the transformation in the EMEA business with a strong HR Change and Program Management background gained within the context of transformational change.
The International (EMEA) HR Transformation Manager will be part of a cross functional Transformation team, consisting of representatives from different business areas - the role is responsible for the program management of the required HR transformation activities in a reasonable way with the right level of pragmatism to achieve goals in the desired time frames.
To fulfil this role the new role should demonstrate:
● 6 month assignment (subject to agreed extensions as required)
● An understanding of HR processes in complex and challenging matrixed, multinational organisations.
● Extensive prior experience of multi-country HR change process with a track record in managing and designing organisational change management plans with a sound understanding of change principles, theories and methodologies.
● Ability to build effective relationships across the global business and Human Resources to promote commercially orientated support to various HR change management processes.
● Ability to support and manage multiple change projects simultaneously and prioritise competing interests in line with the overall strategic objective..
● Willingness to take ownership and be accountable for end-to-end strategy, processes and project alignment.
● Ability to work well under pressure, voice opinions and suggestions on best practice in a logical and reasonable manner.
● Strong eye for detail, sound judgment and decision-making qualities.
● Ability to work independently, proactively drives the work, collaborates efficiently and takes
responsibility for completing work tasks where appropriate, rather than simply assigning them to others.
● Knows when to involve local subject matter experts.
● Must have the ability to operate with the utmost discretion, integrity and confidentiality.
● Practical experience and knowledge of basic employment legislation and processes relating to
information and consultation requirements, ARD/TUPE processes and redundancy procedures in key European countries such as UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden and Spain is essential.
● Some experience of engaging with a European Works Council and/or local country Works Council bodies would be of benefit.
● Highly developed planning, programme and project management skills.
● Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically, creating solutions that drive the business forward and transform proposals/ideas into practical reality.
● A data savvy style and able to analyse, interpret and report back key themes and make
recommendations.
● The ability to adapt and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups.
● Preferably a basic understanding of IT services concepts and/or experience working in a Telco or Tech environment.
● Culturally aware, pragmatic approach.
● Role is based in EMEA and reports to EMEA HRBP Lead in full alignment with International Head of Employment Law.
Please note this position will be inside IR35.