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• Build an effective global people operation using your management experience and knowledge of working with EORs.

• In collaboration with leadership in the Global Programs team and the Director of U.S. People, develop and execute strategic initiatives to streamline global people operations and deliver an experience that is inclusive, equitable, and as consistent as possible across our global workforce,

• Organize, lead, and shepherd the process of implementing contracts between the EORs and global workers. Ensure close collaboration with other stakeholders, including the Legal team, to implement new contracts or updates to contracts for our global workers.

• In collaboration with our EORs, serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for complex compensation, benefit, and performance management issues, including employee relations matters.

• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees to resolve conflicts fairly and equitably.

• In collaboration with the Director of U.S. People, lead performance management and performance improvement processes for global workers. Collaborate with and train managers in performance-related systems and support managers to ensure that THL has a high-performing global workforce.

• Ensure THL’s policies and procedures comply with applicable requirements as advised by EORs and our Legal team (e.g., compensation and leave regulations, data privacy, and data protection requirements). Develop and maintain audit and compliance procedures for personnel files as required outside of the EORs.

• Collaborate with the Global Programs team, Legal team, and the Director of U.S. People to decide on when to hire employees outside of the U.S. Advise the Global Programs team on best practices for hiring and retaining global employees.

• Lead efforts to attract, retain, and develop talent globally, including coordinating hiring processes, onboarding initiatives, and ongoing support for staff hired through EORs.

• Collaborate with the Director of U.S. People and other stakeholders, as applicable, to develop and maintain global benchmarks for benefits and compensation. Evaluate existing benefits packages and make recommendations for enhancements to remain competitive in the global talent market.

• Oversee or advise on specific strategies to support the professional growth and development of global talent.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed THL’s values into all aspects of Global and U.S. People operations, from recruitment to employee development to the end of the employee/employer relationship.

• Maintain regular engagement with EORs and internal and external stakeholders to:

  • Ensure that our global workers have support they need when working with their EORs.

  • Ensure timely and seamless coordination of payroll, benefits administration, and compliance efforts.

  • Continuously evaluate external partnership performance and make recommendations for optimization or changes as needed.

• Strategize and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, IT, and Global Programs, to align People team initiatives with broader organizational objectives and priorities.

• Identify opportunities to streamline People team processes and enhance operational efficiency. Implement best practices and tools to automate routine tasks, reduce administrative burden, and improve the overall employee experience.

• Effectively manage their team’s budget to ensure optimal allocation of resources in support of organizational goals and priorities.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience within a comprehensive global people operations leadership role encompassing all facets of the People team.

• Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex management challenges with a global workforce, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions. Strong conflict resolution skills to address employee relations matters in a constructive manner.

• A general understanding of global HR best practices with the ability to liaise with EOR on changing trends.

• Commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace environment.

• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.

• Ability to think strategically and align People team initiatives with organizational goals and priorities, ensuring a holistic approach to talent management and development.

• Ability to drive and manage change initiatives effectively, including process improvements, automation, and organizational transformations.

• Ability to support global workers in multiple time zones, which may, on occasion, require irregular hours (this would be an exception rather than typical).

• Fluent in English (written and spoken), a second language desirable but not essential.

For full details of our recruitment process, please review the document on our website.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this role is £55,479 - £67,808 GBP, depending on experience and qualifications.

Please visit our website to learn more about our benefits and our AI, accommodations, and Equal Employment Opportunity policy.