**Global HR Business Partner Lead** Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government and professional testing programs around the world. Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development to data management and delivers exams through the world’s most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in more than 180 countries, where we validate the skills and knowledge of millions of individuals every year. **Position Summary** A trusted strategic partner to the VUE Managing Director, the VUE Lead Global HRBP will serve as a member of the VUE Senior Executive Team (SET) and Assessment & Qualifications (A&Q) HR Leadership Team. In this role leading a team of 12 HRBPs, they will provide both strategic and tactical support to leaders across the organization focused on talent, employee engagement, workforce planning, employee relations, organizational design, and change management. A catalyst for performance, this role will be keenly focused on supporting leaders in developing best in class practices to drive outstanding performance of the VUE business. As the senior HR leader in the VUE organization, this role will support the organization through transformation, shaping and delivering the full spectrum of HR support to enable business performance. This role will report directly to the VP, Head of HR for Assessment & Qualifications. **Main Accountabilities** Strategic Partnerships + Build trusted relationships with leadership and senior stakeholders in the business, providing HR Strategy in support of business needs. A key member of the SET collaborates with leadership to understand their priorities, designing solutions to deliver desired outcomes. + Support Organizational transformation, unblocking the pain points that come with strategic change and supporting change management efforts to enable new ways of working. + Partner with HR leads in A&Q, Center of Excellence teams, People Operations, and Legal to operationalize HR interventions in support of business needs. + Develop strategic and operational plans to achieve results and ensure alignment with company goals and objectives through training and development initiatives. + Analyze data to determine trends, areas for improvement and recommend and/or implement appropriate strategies. + Track delivery against the case for change using analytical and data-driven approaches to business and organizational issue analysis. + Advocate, implement, and coordinate change initiatives to support enhanced organizational effectiveness within the business. + Drive HR plans, including alignment with global HR plans and processes, across the business. Workforce Planning + Support leadership team with talent, staffing and employee mobility. + Provide input into the Talent strategy for the business through developing insight and analysis of people related business issues and opportunities (by leveraging global tools and, e.g. Talent Management tools/ processes and diversity metrics). + Determine the suitability of an applicant for employment. Based on those findings, make recommendations to hiring managers. + Support teams with creation and delivery of all HR related communications. Employee Relations + Support leaders on employee relations issues, managing complex cases to mitigate risk. + Coach and advise managers on organizational issues including conflict resolution, relationship building, and effective communication. + Coordinate with legal counsel as needed in regard to employment-related legal matters and policies. + Strategize and develop plans for staff retention efforts. + Assist with and advise leadership on employment and works council legislation as well as disciplinary action procedures, coaching, counseling, and documentation. + Assist managers with performance management. **Capabilities:** + Strategic Decision Making and Innovation – You obtain all necessary information and identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving long-term goals and visions. You commit to a course of action to accomplish long-range goals or visions after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values. You have an open-minded and innovation focused approach with investigating new approaches for product development based on emerging technology and pedagogical trends in the market is a matter of course to you. + Developing and Leveraging Relationships – You will bring with you a network of positive relationships, and a track record of excellent internal as well as external stakeholder management at all levels. You communicate complex ideas and sensitive information in a persuasive, structured and clear way. You maintain developed relationships with senior leaders and lead relationships with high profile customers as well as suppliers. You are seen as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership. + Communication and Collaboration – You have well developed interpersonal skills as well as appreciate the diversity of stakeholder interactions and adapt your style and approach accordingly. You have exceptional collaboration skills and can work effectively across teams regardless of reporting lines. You can effectively leverage expertise across various teams. You have first class relationship management skills and the ability to use them to drive value both within Pearson and externally. + Customer Centric – Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate for the customer. Builds strong relationships with customers and uses those to improve their experience and outcomes. + Analytical Skill and Learning Agility – You take a systematic, structured view of situations, while staying focused on the big picture. You have the capacity to be open to new ideas and comfortable exploring areas where there is ambiguity. + Deliver Results – You have a track record of achievement, translating complex strategies into actionable plans. You are a robust decision maker with a preference for evidence and data. + Accountability – You demonstrate sound judgement in assessing business risks and make decisions that balance a variety of factors and considerations whilst always maintaining the integrity of the core values and business strategy. You take accountability for ensuring successful execution; contributes to strategic decisions which may have a broader impact. + Aligning Performance for Success – You can focus and lead others in accomplishing work objectives; setting performance goals; achieving targets; creating a learning environment. In addition, you also have excellent organizational and time management skills, coupled with the proven ability to set priorities, manage deadlines, and make data-driven decisions. + Change Management Capability – You demonstrate record of driving positive change and influencing your area with an organization. You recognize the impact of change on others, and lead through positive behavior and coaching. You empower others to understand the reasons for change and their role in it. + Global Perspective – You have significant experience operating in a global environment and can demonstrate international cultural agility and sensitivity. You demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and cultural awareness. **Qualifications** + 15 years’ experience as a global HR Business Partner supporting senior executives + Experience supporting an assessment and or retail organization is highly desirable + Experience managing a team of global HR Professionals + Extensive experience in operating model / org design and of partnering with a business undertaking a transformation (both culturally and organizationally), leveraging change management practices to embed changes successfully + Experience supporting dispersed teams + Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills + Strong influencing skills, ability to drive change via influence vs. authority + Ability to balance strategic thinking/long term opportunities with execution of operational tasks **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. **Job:** Human Resources **Job Family:** ENTERPRISE **Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Remote **Req ID:** 20639