VP, HR Transformation

Job description

Be the engine behind HR strategy, transformation, and operational excellence!

We’re hiring a Vice President, HR & Transformation to lead strategic planning, transformation delivery, and business operations across a global HR function. This is a high-impact role within a leading financial services organisation, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment and is passionate about driving meaningful change.

Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Business Management

• Partner with senior HR leadership to shape and track the HR strategy, KPIs, and annual priorities.

• Lead cross-functional HR initiatives, including performance cycles, pay reviews, and business reviews.

• Manage HR budget planning and ongoing financial oversight in collaboration with Finance.

• Oversee governance, risk, and control processes, ensuring compliance and transparency.

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and insights to monitor HR performance and capacity.

• Coordinate leadership meetings, team engagement sessions, and internal communications.

• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for HR platforms and services.

HR Transformation & Change Delivery

• Support the design and execution of a multi-year HR transformation programme.

• Drive digitalisation, automation, and process optimisation across the HR function.

• Collaborate with HR Technology, COEs, and external vendors to deliver transformation outcomes.

• Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and training.

• Ensure governance and timely delivery of transformation milestones and reporting.

Experience & Expertise

• 10+ years of experience in HR strategy, business management, or transformation ideally within financial services or a similarly complex, regulated environment.

• Proven track record of managing large-scale HR or business transformation programmes.

• Strong understanding of HR operating models, service delivery, and governance frameworks.

• Experience working with HR technology platforms.

• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of HR in a global, tech-forward organisation. You’ll work alongside senior leaders, influence strategic decisions, and lead initiatives that directly impact employee experience, operational efficiency, and business success.