SVP, People Partnering and Talent at Informa

Vale of White Horse, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Organisational Design, Talent Management, Digital Transformation, Workforce Planning, Compliance, Risk Management, Change Management, Business Partnership, HR Technology, Employee Experience, Talent Analytics, International Experience, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration

Industry

Information Services

Description

Company Description Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis Group operates globally and produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you. Job Description Role Purpose The Senior Vice President of People Partnering and Talent is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving strategic HR initiatives that align with Informa's "One Informa 2025-2028" vision. This role combines operational excellence with forward-thinking strategies to shape the organisation's talent ecosystem, enhance employee experience, and optimise workforce investments. As a trusted partner to the ELT, and deputy to the T&F Group HR Director, the SVP will design and implement a unified global People operating model that balances standardisation with regional flexibility. They will lead the digital transformation of HR, leveraging emerging technologies and sophisticated analytics to deliver actionable insights and predictive workforce intelligence. The SVP will architect and own the automation and embed technological advancements for the full talent lifecycle strategy including talent assessment, development and internal mobility, positioning Informa as an employer of choice in competitive specialist markets. They will oversee compensation and benefits programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and colleague motivation. Additionally, the role will focus on compliance, risk management, and business continuity, safeguarding operational stability during periods of change. Key Responsibilities and Accountability Strategic Leadership: Design and implement a forward-looking people services strategy that supports Informa's "One Informa 2025-2028" vision and accelerates business growth to foster human progress through knowledge. Partner with the Executive Management Team to design organisational structures that maximise performance and agility Support OneInforma approach and lead the digital transformation of HR, implementing next-generation technologies that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency throughout the colleague life-cycle from attraction, pre-boarding to off-boarding Develop innovative workforce solutions that address evolving market dynamics and changing business needs Create a unified global HR operating model that balances standardisation with necessary regional flexibility Strategy Development: Align People Team initiatives with T&F business goals and objectives Partner with the Executive Management Team to identify the capability required to align and support the goals and strategy of the organisation and partner with L&OD to recommend strategies enabling a “build” first mindset for technical and behavioural competencies. Develop strategies to build organisational capability and resilience in alignment with T&F’s customer base across Corporate, Consumer and Academic institutions. Talent Ecosystem: Create innovative approaches to talent acquisition, development, and mobility that build critical capabilities in partnership with other divisions across Informa. Design and implement workforce planning strategies that anticipate future business needs Establish talent analytics capabilities that provide predictive insights on workforce trends and opportunities. Gather and act on employee data and insights on key objectives relating to the 3-year plan and recommend roadmap for the future Organisational Design & Development: Support learning and development initiatives and work in partnership with VP L&OD to create a combined strategy for every organisational change programme Identify opportunities for employee growth and advancement Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations Manage employment-related risk Advise on HR policy implementation, from the policy team Advise Senior Leaders on policy and legislation changes in each country at every stage of the colleague lifecycle including planning, interview questions, report drafting, outcomes and drafting the existing investigations guide with Compliance. Change Management: Guide the organization through transitions and transformations Support mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring from a design and change management of people perspective Business Partnership Excellence: Support OneInforma through joint architecture of a comprehensive talent strategy that positions Informa as an employer of choice in competitive specialist markets. Lead a team of Business partners who will lead the way in demonstrable impact of their partnership leading to revenue growth Create innovative approaches to talent acquisition, development, and mobility that build critical capabilities Design and implement workforce planning strategies that anticipate future business needs Establish talent analytics capabilities that provide predictive insights on workforce trends and opportunities Develop sophisticated analytics capabilities that generate actionable insights for business leaders Create predictive models that identify opportunities to enhance performance and mitigate people risks Establish metrics that demonstrate the business impact of people initiatives and investments Financial Stewardship: Develop innovative approaches to optimise workforce investments and drive business value Create strategic workforce planning models that align talent investments with business priorities Partner with Finance to develop sophisticated models for evaluating ROI on people initiatives Design headcount frameworks that balance market competitiveness with financial sustainability Following One Informa’s lead align reward to implement a robust high governance reward strategy across all business levels. Qualifications Experience & Knowledge Qualified People Director MCIPD or equivalent post graduate qualification Experience aligning people strategies with business objectives in international markets Ability to translate complex business challenges into effective people solutions Proven track record of Organisational Design and Development Demonstrated ability to reimagine traditional HR approaches and implement innovative solutions Ability to leverage technology to transform employee experience and HR operations Forward-thinking approach to workforce planning and talent management Ability to navigate complex, evolving business environments Significant international experience working across diverse cultural contexts Understanding of global talent markets and regional employment practices Lead global HR teams across diverse geographies, developing capabilities that balance local expertise with global consistency Navigate complex matrix structures to deliver HR solutions that meet diverse business needs across international operations Experience building and leading diverse, geographically dispersed teams Ability to balance global standardisation with necessary local adaptations Leadership Style With a proven track record of transforming HR functions, the SVP will champion organisational development, guide transformational change initiatives, and deliver measurable business outcomes that enhance value and competitive positioning. This role requires a forward-thinking leader with significant international experience, deep expertise in HR technology, and the ability to navigate complex matrix structures while fostering a culture of trust, diversity, and human progress. Measures of Success Deliver measurable business outcomes through strategic people initiatives, directly contributing to revenue growth, margin improvement, and market expansion Establish quantifiable links between talent strategies and key performance indicators across T&F’s P+L’s Deliver demonstrable ROI on people investments that enhance value and competitive positioning Transform decision-making through sophisticated people analytics that provide predictive insights Develop executive level workforce intelligence that informs strategic business planning and investment Additional Information Location: The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our offices to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time. This advert will automatically unpublish on Friday 16th January. Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life. Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit based factor. We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F. https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/ We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: https://taylorandfrancis.com/careers/

Responsibilities

The SVP will drive strategic HR initiatives to align with Informa's vision, enhancing employee experience and optimizing workforce investments. They will lead the digital transformation of HR and oversee the full talent lifecycle strategy.