Manager, Global HR System, Reports and Data

Manager, Global HR System, Reports, and Data About Palladium: Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 2,100 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. Palladium is part of GISI’s Consulting Group, which aims to create solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI’s approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting services. This Opportunity: We are seeking a Manager, Global HR System, Reports and Data to lead and support critical HR systems and data functions. This global role combines responsibilities from HR systems analysis and systems management to ensure business continuity and support business transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing HR systems, managing data integrity and security, and delivering key reports and analytics. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract role, with the full benefits package provided Location: The position is based in Palladium’s London office. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Palladium supports a hybrid working model with 3 days in office, 2 days from home. Reporting Lines: This position reports directly to the VP, Global Human Resources, with an additional dotted-line reporting relationship to the ICT Systems Architect Primary Roles and Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day management and smooth operation of our global HR systems, working closely with both HR and ICT teams to ensure the systems support business needs and follow company policies Maintain and manage processes that protect employee data and ensure privacy, making sure the company meets all data security and privacy requirements Create, update, and deliver clear and accurate HR reports, metrics, and dashboards that help leaders and teams make informed decisions Support HR digital transformation projects by identifying and putting improvements into place for our HR systems, making sure our technology stays up to date and effective while aligning with Palladium change management practices Lead hands-on technical support to HR system users, manage issues with vendors, and make sure all service agreements and IT guidelines are met Act as the main escalation contact for technical questions about HR systems, helping users, sharing knowledge and ensuring everyone follows consistent HR processes Improve our HR processes, stay informed about new trends and technologies, and make sure our systems keep meeting the organization's needs Update regularly managers on progress, challenges, and achievements, and support learning and development for the HR team Essential Criteria: Considerable experience in overseeing enterprise HR systems, data structures and integrations, with a proven ability to manage day-to-day operations and support digital change projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Consistently deliver high-quality HR reports, dashboards, and insights that inform business decisions Robust knowledge of data privacy, global data security, and best practices in managing sensitive information across diverse regions Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels, offering technical support and sharing expertise to build capability throughout the organization Excellent project management skills, coordinating complex initiatives and meeting deadlines across multiple time zones Stay adaptable and proactive - capable of learning new technologies, responding to changing needs, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve HR systems and processes Maintain a commitment to operational excellence, accuracy, and customer service, supporting the professional development of the HR team and contributing to the organization’s strategic goals Desirable Criteria: Experience supporting a large HR transformation process is a plus Knowledge of Sage (HRIS) and Cornerstone (ATS) is a plus Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process (due to disability, neurodiversity, or for any other circumstance), please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss. Safeguarding: We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.