Global Head of People | PURPLE — London, United Kingdom

PURPLE is a global lifestyle communications agency with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Hong Kong and Singapore. For more than two decades, PURPLE has been the leader in culturally connected, results driven brand communications. With the original founding team still leading the business, we bring together our cross-generational and diverse personal networks globally to connect people and brands, build strategy and drive commercial success.

Our in-house talent pride themselves on their international networks, working collaboratively across luxury and creative industries to deliver game-changing earned media campaigns that are always bespoke, non-traditional and often provocative. Understanding the world of luxury and the ever evolving possibilities to lead in the space, we offer connected services across Communications, Events, Social Media, Partnerships, and VIP & Talent.

Job Description Reporting into the CEO, the Global Head of People will partner closely with the business leads; supporting the business to ensure our People strategy is communicated and aligned to the business strategy both in the UK, US and APAC.

The Global Head of People will ensure they have a strong understanding of the needs of the business; working closely across the People team and the business. This role is integral in overseeing the operations and cultures of our global offices in the UK, US and APAC.

Responsibilities

Ensure regular contact with business leads - take the time to build trust and understand challenges, providing a sounding board and coaching as necessary
Partner with Senior Leadership on organisational development
Work with the People Team to proactively provide data to the business –, talent and people data (turnover etc). Use this data to drive initiatives and engagement
Support the business in all structural changes, in line with business needs
In addition to the above, partner with the Talent Team to understand the talent market, and help the business to make informed hiring decisions
Remain commercially astute and have a strong understanding of the business area. Attend team meetings, business updates, external events etc
Ensure L&D training is relevant. Provide feedback and insights on any upcoming requirements from the business areas
Support the business area on annual Global People Initiatives - ie pay review, career conversations
With the support of the People team provide full support and advice to the business around performance and conduct, ensuring action taken is in line with our policies and decisions are legally sound
Actively stay abreast of trends and developments in HR and employment law
To be an ambassador of PURPLE and its values.

Experience

Previous HR experience within a global organisation within the PR and media space9+ years of experience in human resources in an agency environment, experience working with the US is essential
UK, US and APAC Employment law knowledge preferably for the US within New York, California and Florida
Corporate Social Responsibility experience
Experience with learning and development, designing leadership and line management training. You will also have experience identifying training needs and training design
Experience dealing with payroll and benefits, knowledge of US benefits
Able to articulate and present ideas with conviction
Adept at building strong, influencing and trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Strong influencing skills and proven track record in working with teams of Directors in a global business.
Comprehensive generalist understanding of all HR functions, legislation and best practices
As well as being highly collaborative, is able to work well under own direction, delivering effect solutions in sometimes ambiguous and time sensitive situations
Demonstrates emotional intelligence and empathy
Confidence and gravitas to promote HR best practice

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