Global Talent and OD Business Partner
Type of contract: Permanent, 35 hours a week.
Location: United Kingdom. Hybrid working pattern with at least one day
in the London office per month
Salary: Starting salary is £46,375 per annum or exceptionally up to £50,350if the candidate can demonstrate exceptional skills and experience
Closing date: Sunday 22nd January 2023 at 23:59
1st round of interviews: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd February 2023
World Animal Protection is looking for a Global Talent and OD Business Partner who will support the design and delivery of the talent and OD agenda across the organisation, creating the foundation for a positive and sustainable learning culture which encourages colleague engagement and drives organisational performance.
This is a new and exciting role where you will design, deliver and evaluate specific talent and organisational development strategies and interventions enabling us to achieve our mission.
You’ll be joining a small People team, with no direct line reports, and so you’ll need to be comfortable getting involved in all aspects of the talent and OD process. You’ll also need to be confident in engaging and influencing our colleagues, working with our Head of Talent, Resourcing and OD to introduce Talent and OD programmes to the organisation.
Who are we?
World Animal Protection is the global voice for animal welfare, with more than 70 years’ experience campaigning for a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering.
We have offices in 12 countries and work across 47 countries. We collaborate with local communities, the private sector, civil society and governments to change animals’ lives for the better.
Our goal is to change the way the world works to end animal cruelty and suffering for both wild and farmed animals. Through our global food system strategy, we will end factory farming and create a humane and sustainable food system, that puts animals first. By transforming the broken systems that fuel exploitation and commodification, we will give wild animals the right to a wildlife. Our work to protect animals will play a vital role in solving the climate emergency, the public health crisis and the devastation of natural habitats.
What will you be doing?
• Develop and deliver OD interventions which promote a high-performance culture, efficiency, effectiveness and where learning and continuous improvement underpin our work.
• Build leadership capability by coaching, training and advising managers to develop their teams, solve complex issues and lead their teams to deliver on the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Analyse relevant training and learning needs for employees and the organisation, and in consultation with senior leaders, create local or global interventions where talent or OD resolutions are required.
• Lead talent development programmes and processes to boost internal mobility and retention, such as mentoring, coaching and career pathways.
• Assist the development and delivery of robust workforce and succession planning processes in conjunction with People team colleagues, focusing on critical posts and future skill gaps, responding to the organisational strategy and ensuring future resourcing needs are met.
Who are we looking for?
• Proven work experience as a Talent or OD Business Partner / Manager
• In-depth knowledge of implementing talent management and OD strategies including talent development programmes/processes, performance related interventions, succession planning etc.
• The ability to provide expert, professional advice confidently, objectively, and tactfully providing strategic direction
• Demonstrable skills in negotiating, coaching, and influencing
• Experience of delivering outcomes in a demanding, complex, international environment
• Experience in using data and analytics to bring new insight and demonstrate impact, including ability to use technology and tools such as MS365 and HR systems
• Excellent collaborator, with experience of and commitment to delivering projects and work with a cross-organisational group.
• Pro-active and self-motivated, with ability to work autonomously and flexibly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning, organisation and attention to detail skills
What can we offer you?
We are offering a fair and competitive salary within the sector and regularly benchmark salaries. and benefits including;
• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 24 days’ holiday per year when you join - plus an additional 3 days to be taken at the end of the calendar year
• Work Appropriately – empowering our employees to work in a way that is best for both their role and World Animal Protection
• Life Assurance - all World Animal Protection employees receive Life Assurance. Under the Death in Service benefit scheme the employee will receive 3x annual salary to go to their nominated beneficiary
• We offer excellent Family Friendly Policies - enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Provision
To achieve our aim of making World Animal Protection a Diverse and Inclusive employer, we particularly welcome applications from individuals of traditionally under-represented communities and backgrounds.
At World Animal Protection we recruit with our values & behaviours in mind. Please bear this in mind through your application journey. These are:
Global: We make decisions & act with a global mindset
Diverse and Inclusive: We actively encourage and promote diversity, ensure all voices are heard and included and are committed to equal opportunities for all
Collaborative: We work together and co-create to achieve lasting change
Agile: We make change happen in a fast-moving world
Growing People: We continually learn and develop
Accountable: We are role models. We take responsibility for our actions and encourage others to do the same
Courageous: We push boundaries, take risks and set ambitious targets
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