People Business Partnering & Talent Acquisition Director

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PeopleCert is looking for an experienced People Business Partnering & Talent Acquisition Director to drive our global people strategy and oversee the HR Business Partnering and Talent Acquisition functions across the Group.

Reporting to the VP People & Culture, this strategic leadership role partners closely with senior business leaders to strengthen organisational capability, enable business growth, and ensure we attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent.

It is a senior Group-level People leadership role particularly important as the Group continues to integrate and align its people practices, operating model and organisational structures following a significant acquisition. The successful candidate will bring strong experience across both HR Business Partnering and Talent Acquisition, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, international and fast-paced environment.

As a People Business Partnering & Talent Acquisition Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the People Business Partnering and Talent Acquisition teams, creating a high-performing, customer-focused, and business-oriented function.
• Partnering with senior business leaders to align people strategies with organisational priorities, growth plans, and workforce needs.
• Driving strategic workforce planning initiatives, ensuring the organisation has the talent, capabilities, and succession pipelines required to achieve its objectives.
• Defining and executing the Group Talent Acquisition strategy, ensuring attraction, selection, and hiring practices support business growth and workforce quality.
• Leading executive and critical hiring initiatives while continuously enhancing recruitment effectiveness and candidate experience.
• Coaching and supporting leaders on organisational design, change management, leadership effectiveness, and talent decisions.
• Advising senior stakeholders on complex people matters and providing practical solutions that balance business requirements, employee experience, and organisational culture.
• Using workforce and talent insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, supporting data-driven decision-making across the Group.
• Partnering closely with Centres of Excellence, including Learning & Development, Total Rewards, People Analytics, and HR Operations, to ensure integrated people solutions.
• Monitoring and improving key people and talent metrics, including recruitment effectiveness, retention, internal mobility.
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, internal policies, and best-practice people management standards.
• Staying informed on emerging HR, talent, workforce, and leadership trends, introducing innovative solutions that deliver measurable business value.

What we are looking for:

• Α senior People leader with substantial experience across both HR Business Partnering and Talent Acquisition, ideally gained in a complex, international, multi-entity environment.
• Someone who will be comfortable operating in a fast-moving, matrixed and evolving environment, where priorities may shift and pragmatic, business-focused decision-making is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Management, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification would be considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of strategic HR management, organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders and executives.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent understanding of recruitment strategies, talent market dynamics, and executive hiring practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and insights to support business decisions.
• Experience managing organisational change, transformation initiatives, and business growth environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Experience in technology-enabled, international organisations would be considered a strong asset.
• Passion for building great teams, developing people, and creating a culture where employees can thrive and perform at their best.

What we offer:

Competitive remuneration package

Work in an international, dynamic and collaborative atmosphere

Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees

Huge learning experience in using best practices and a global environment

Constant personal and professional development

Exposure to international projects and stakeholders across multiple regions

Opportunity to shape the future of People & Culture across a growing global organisation

Leadership role with high visibility and direct business impact

Collaborative, inclusive, and people-centric culture

Career development opportunities and internal mobility pathways

If you are passionate about building high-performing teams, partnering with leaders to drive business success, and shaping the people strategy of a global organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help create an environment where people, talent, and business performance thrive together.