Director, Global People Partner (HRBP)

Cision is looking for an experienced Director, Global People Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic and evolving People team! This highly strategic, globally focused role will provide direct support to senior leadership and people managers across multiple regions, playing a key role in shaping and executing our global People strategy. 

As a trusted partner to business leaders, you will drive a high-performance culture, offer strategic guidance, and ensure an exceptional employee experience. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, transformative environment where you can make a real impact. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and managers, aligning People initiatives with business goals and long-term growth plans. 

• Partner with globally dispersed teams to develop and implement effective people strategies that enhance organisational effectiveness. 

• Provide expert coaching and guidance to managers and People Partners on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with UK and international employment laws. 

• Champion a high-performance culture by driving leadership accountability, talent development, and workforce planning. 

• Leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive impactful people initiatives. 

• Collaborate with People Centres of Excellence to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency. 

• Lead onboarding for senior leadership hires and support organisational change and transformation initiatives. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• 8+ years of HR Business Partnering experience in a global organisation, ideally within a technology, marketing, or SaaS company. 

• Strong track record of supporting senior leaders and driving people strategies that align with business objectives. 

• Experience managing complex employee relations cases in compliance with UK and EMEA employment laws. 

• Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives and influence senior stakeholders. 

• Expertise in workforce planning, organisational design, talent management, and performance management. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across regions. 

• Global mindset with experience working across multiple geographies, particularly US, EMEA and APAC. 

• CIPD qualification or an equivalent HR certification   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in a global technology or SaaS company, with a solid understanding of employment regulations and cultural nuances across EMEA and APAC. 

• Proven ability to drive large-scale people initiatives, influence decision-makers, and implement business-aligned people strategies. 

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and drive impactful discussions. 

• Experience navigating high-growth, fast-paced environments, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly. 

• A strategic problem-solver, with an innovative mindset and the ability to anticipate challenges and develop effective solutions. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape Cision’s global people strategy and make a meaningful impact on a growing organisation. If you’re passionate about people, culture, and business success, we’d love to hear from you!