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Region Chief People Officer, Europe & UK

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Munich

AI generated summary

  • You need cross-functional HC expertise, strategic initiative experience, strong operational skills, a consulting background, analytical problem-solving abilities, and inspiring, people-centric leadership.
  • You will oversee HC operations, develop people strategies, lead a diverse team, ensure compliance, and advocate for inclusion while partnering with regional leadership.

Requirements

  • Cross-functional HC expertise, including talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, inclusion, diversity, and belonging, and HR operations.
  • Proven ability to shape and drive strategic initiatives at the executive level, with exceptional communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience optimizing operations and building a team that delivers excellent client service, with expertise in change management and business acumen.
  • Professional services background, ideally in a consulting firm, with significant understanding of HC-related issues and/or a network of HC peers in professional services firms.
  • Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and analytics to make evidence-based decisions and develop innovative solutions.
  • Proven ability to foster relationships across an organization, optimize for multiple parties' interests, and keep organization-wide goals and strategy at the forefront.
  • People-centric and development-focused, with a track record of caring passionately about people's development and being a strong mentor/sponsor.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive impact, galvanize teams, and create measurable results and improvements.
  • Inspiring and inclusive leadership, with emotional intelligence, authenticity, empathy, and the ability to relate to different audiences and situations.
  • Superior communication skills, with the ability to interact with and present to all audiences, including executives and senior partners.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entirety of the HC ecosystem in the region, including talent attraction and recruiting, onboarding and integration, talent development and staffing, performance management, inclusion, diversity, and belonging, colleague engagement and wellbeing, HC operations, employee relations, and exits.
  • Develop and execute an ambitious and achievable regional people strategy aligned to regional strategy and business objectives.
  • Shape and implement a more effective and efficient HC operating model, delivering strategic business partnership, operational excellence, efficiency and scalability, seamless collaboration, clarity for colleagues, and increased capabilities within HC.
  • Lead the regional HC team, managing a large and diverse group of HC professionals, fostering a high-performance culture, and collaborating closely with global HC teams.
  • Serve as the "voice of the European HC" in various contexts, acting as a strategic business partner, advisor, and challenger to regional leadership, and communicating regularly to all colleagues in the region.
  • Provide strategic steer across various people-related topics/initiatives, including advising on workforce planning, challenging and approving decisions around hiring and promotions, ensuring compliance with employment law/regulation, and fostering inclusion, diversity, and belonging.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Region Chief People Officer, Europe & UK.

Where can this position be based?

This position can be based in Munich, Paris, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam.

Who is the employer for this role?

The employer for this role is Marsh McLennan, specifically under the Oliver Wyman business.

What is the primary responsibility of the Region Chief People Officer?

The primary responsibility is to oversee the Human Capital function in Europe and the UK, driving the region's strategic people agenda and delivering a best-in-class talent value proposition and experience for colleagues.

What team will the RCPO lead?

The RCPO will lead a large and diverse team of Human Capital professionals.

What type of experience is preferred for this role?

A professional services background, ideally in a consulting firm, with a proven track record of building diverse and high-performing teams is preferred.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion in this role?

Yes, fostering inclusion, diversity, and belonging is a key responsibility in this role.

What key skills are required for the Region Chief People Officer?

Required skills include cross-functional Human Capital expertise, strategic initiative driving, exceptional communication skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, and inspiring leadership.

What tools or approaches are emphasized for decision-making in this role?

The role emphasizes leveraging data and analytics to make evidence-based decisions and develop innovative solutions.

Is this role focused solely on the European region?

Yes, the role specifically focuses on the European region and the UK while collaborating closely with global Human Capital teams.

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