Contractor People Business Partner

Sprout Social is looking to hire a People Business Partner, based in Ireland, on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract. Are you a seasoned People Business Partner with expertise in the EMEA region?

Join our team for a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for full-time employment, and play a pivotal role in aligning global HR strategies with diverse local needs.

You'll be a trusted advisor to regional leadership, driving organizational effectiveness and fostering a high-performance culture across EMEA's complex legal and cultural landscape.

This role bridges global HR with local implementation, partnering closely with global BU People Business Partners.

What you’ll do:

1. Strategic Partnership: Establish and nurture strong relationships with regional EMEA leadership team, gaining a deep understanding of the diverse challenges and departmental landscapes across multiple countries. Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic HR guidance and support to achieve business goals within the complex EMEA legal and cultural environment.
2. Talent Strategy: Collaborate with business leaders and global People Business Partner counterparts to identify talent needs, develop robust talent pipelines, and implement targeted talent development initiatives, ensuring alignment with regional market conditions and cultural nuances. Support succession planning and leadership development programs to build a strong leadership pipeline within the EMEA region.
3. Organizational Design: Partner with Business Units and People Team counterparts to design and implement organizational structures that optimize efficiency, effectiveness, and agility, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations across EMEA. Support the implementation of restructurings, mergers, and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions within the regional context.
4. Organizational Effectiveness: Assess organizational capabilities and identify areas for improvement, working with the Employee Experience Team to facilitate organizational development initiatives that foster a culture of continuous improvement, taking into account cultural nuances and regional differences.
5. Data Insights: Track and analyze key HR metrics, including EMEA-specific data, to identify trends and areas for improvement, using data to inform HR strategies and recommendations tailored to the region.
6. Performance Experience: Partner with department leaders and the People Relations Manager to drive a high-performance culture by providing guidance on performance management systems and structures, addressing performance issues, and ensuring consistent application of performance standards in compliance with local EMEA labor laws.
7. Change Management: Support organizational change initiatives by developing and implementing effective change management plans tailored to the EMEA region. Communicate effectively with employees and stakeholders, considering cultural sensitivities, to ensure smooth transitions and minimize disruption.

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