Head of International People Team @ Dun & Bradstreet

Head of International People Team

Posted on 11/10/2022

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Company Overview

Dun & Bradstreet seeks to create a global network of trust enabling clients to turn uncertainty into confidence, risk into opportunity, and potential into prosperity. The company is building on its world-class data and analytics—Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud—to deliver more data and deeper insights.

Locations

London, UK

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Communications

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

CategoriesNew

Finance & Banking

Requirements

Strong business acumen with ability to influence key stakeholders & shape strategic direction
Outstanding leadership capabilities, defined as excellent communication skills, clear ability to motivate, coach and guide team effort, and an ability to manage according to measurable standards
Able to lead in a matrixed structure and geographically dispersed environment
Takes full ownership and accountability and seeks to drive improvement & efficiencies
Data driven decision maker
Strong analytical and strategic skills that allow the individual to recognize, evaluate and course-correct as needed to achieve operational and strategic objectives
Educated to degree level in HR/Business related subject
CIPD qualified
Extensive experience of People Team Leadership in complex global multi-cultural environments
Experience working internationally with Europe, India and Asia essential
Extensive experience of M&A activity across multiple jurisdictions
Experience of business restructuring and organization design in the context of business transformation

Responsibilities

As an active member of the International Management Committee you will work with the team setting priorities and delivering against the corporate strategic objectives to drive growth across the international business
As leader of the International People Team you will ensure you have the right talent and resources to support the success and commitments of the international business
Collaboration with our Global Centres of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development) and Global Business Partners to implement people initiatives across international
Full responsibility and accountability for local workforce planning, payroll, succession planning, employee relations and leadership development
Tracking of objectives against metrics and presenting a Quarterly Business Review
Leading the organisation design process, planning and integration of recent strategic acquisitions across multiple countries
Driving operational consistency across international people team through the local People Service Centres
Oversight of the International Site Leaders driving programmes to sustain and build our sense of culture and community in the locations to help create a sense of pride and accountability across the team

Why We Work at Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet unlocks the power of data through analytics, creating a better tomorrow. Each day, we are finding new ways to strengthen our award-winning culture and accelerate creativity, innovation and growth. Our 6,000+ global team members are passionate about what we do. We are dedicated to helping clients turn uncertainty into confidence, risk into opportunity and potential into prosperity. Bold and diverse thinkers are always welcome. Come join us!

The Role:

This is a senior influential role partnering with the President of our International business requiring an innovative, collaborative, customer-centric approach.

In this role, you will be accountable for creating the vision and people strategy for the international business which covers D&B’s owned markets in Europe, India and Asia. You will be part of the International Management Committee as well as the Global People Leadership Team. You will collaborate closely with the local country People Team leaders and their teams, the Global People Team Business Partners and Centres of Excellence as well as the local International leaders. This role is strategically important to delivering growth across the international business.

Key Responsibilities:

As an active member of the International Management Committee you will work with the team setting priorities and delivering against the corporate strategic objectives to drive growth across the international business.
As leader of the International People Team you will ensure you have the right talent and resources to support the success and commitments of the international business.
Collaboration with our Global Centres of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development) and Global Business Partners to implement people initiatives across international.
Full responsibility and accountability for local workforce planning, payroll, succession planning, employee relations and leadership development.
Tracking of objectives against metrics and presenting a Quarterly Business Review
Leading the organisation design process, planning and integration of recent strategic acquisitions across multiple countries.
Driving operational consistency across international people team through the local People Service Centres.
Oversight of the International Site Leaders driving programmes to sustain and build our sense of culture and community in the locations to help create a sense of pride and accountability across the team

Key Attributes:

Strong business acumen with ability to influence key stakeholders & shape strategic direction.
Outstanding leadership capabilities, defined as excellent communication skills, clear ability to motivate, coach and guide team effort, and an ability to manage according to measurable standards.
Able to lead in a matrixed structure and geographically dispersed environment.
Takes full ownership and accountability and seeks to drive improvement & efficiencies.
Data driven decision maker.
Strong analytical and strategic skills that allow the individual to recognize, evaluate and course-correct as needed to achieve operational and strategic objectives.

About You:

Educated to degree level in HR/Business related subject
CIPD qualified
Extensive experience of People Team Leadership in complex global multi-cultural environments
Experience working internationally with Europe, India and Asia essential
Extensive experience of M&A activity across multiple jurisdictions
Experience of business restructuring and organization design in the context of business transformation

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