Global Head of HR recruitment
Synergy Selection is working exclusively on behalf of our client RIMES, to find a Global Head of HR based in London to develop their current HR function. RIMES currently employ 120 people in eight locations globally and this number is set to double over the next few years, the expansion of the business has brought into focus the requirement for this new senior hire.
The essence of the role is to implement a full range of HR systems and processes across the organisation. Although this position is part of the senior management team RIMES require someone with a hands-on focus who will be personally involved in all aspects of the HR process.
The remuneration package would provide an excellent salary, bonus and share option scheme.
RIMES (www.rimes.com) is a unique multi-national organisation with an established and growing market presence for providing financial data and flexible applications over the internet.
Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the senior management team globally, the individual will be responsible for delivery of a comprehensive HR service to the business. Primary responsibilities will include:
- Establishing and maintaining an accurate and comprehensive HR system/database of staff (currently over 120) that are based in 8 different locations around the globe.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive HR strategy and related HR policies, procedures and processes for all locations that are in line with current employment law. This will involve a global review of employee handbooks, employee contracts and company benefits as well as the overall reward structure to ensure performance is rewarded appropriately, thereby incentivising staff, hiring and retaining talent and helping drive the Company’s performance upwards.
- Work closely with business managers, coaching them and advising them on all people issues. Deal with complex disciplinary/grievance and HR issues, using HR and company knowledge. Craft business and people solutions – proactively providing advice on best HR practices (e.g. recruitment processes, talent management and retention)
- Work closely with the Business Administration and Finance Team to ensure that regular and ad hoc HR reports required by RIMES management are produced within deadlines – in particular around year end.
- Develop and implement an efficient staff performance review process globally, which enables business management to identify both under and over achievers, as well as aids succession planning and talent management activities within the Company.
- Build and develop any business relationship vital to the success of the role and agree SLAs with service providers and review costs regularly.(e.g. externally with payroll providers and employment legal counsel, internally with business managers globally)
Key Qualifications/ Skills Required
- Extensive experience in generalist roles in similar sized business with offices in multiple locations.
- Excellent communication skills, honed in business partnering/ advisory roles. Experienced in dealing with senior business managers and proven ability to build rapport quickly with key members of the management team. Confident in directing and advising business managers on all aspects of people management and development.
- Understanding of US employment law (40% of staff are based in the US) and dealing with employment lawyers in different locations.
- Professional, commercial and structured approach to HR : able to represent HR function as part of the bigger business picture. Ability to drive change within business.
- Experienced in implementation of ( or at least use of) a global HR system.
- CIPD or equivalent qualification with strong Microsoft office skills, especially Excel.
How to apply
Please send your CV to Aston Sinfield at Synergy Selection Ltd.
aston.sinfield@synergyselection.com
Alternatively please call Aston on 0207 965 4733 or 077 652 55599
www.synergyselection.com