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NE02459
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Brussels, Belgium
United Kingdom
Paris, France
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Berlin, Germany
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Akkodis
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VP HR Global Operations

About the role

The VP HR Global Operations oversees the HR structures in all Global Operations countries. For the scope of Global Delivery, those countries are Romania, Bulgaria, Morocco and India. Additionally, the Global Operations scope also includes UK, Czech Republic, Hungary, Switzerland, and Nordics. These countries can change based on business needs and evaluation reports. In close collaboration with the business the HR organizations need to be shaped towards business’ objectives.

What you’ll be doing

Responsibilities:

Main tasks include specifically:

  • Responsible for all operations in the HR department in all Global Operations countries.
  • Enabling business by aligning business needs to HR Operations: Plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization's mission and talent strategy.
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage and resolve complex / difficult / sensitive situations in international environments.
  • Create and execute the strategy the Global Operations and HR environment.

Key stakeholders:

Internal:

  • GSVP HR
  • GSVP COO Global Operations
  • VP Finance Global Operations
  • Country Heads and their respective leadership teams
  • Country HR Heads and teams

External:

  • TAG SSC leadership
About you

Required skills: 

  • Creating, planning & execution of GDC strategy
  • Organizational design and effectiveness to fit business needs
  • Ability to interpret performance indicators
  • Strong business skills to negotiate with countries in order to improve efficiency.
  • Excellent cultural fit: political, economic, social, cultural…
  • Multi-lingual is a plus, but English needs to be at highest level.

Required experience: 

  • Showcases minimum 8 years of demonstrated experience in building HR structures and working close to the business.
  • Has at least an international leadership mandate of 8 years;
  • Has led transformation projects in different countries and companies with preferably a consulting experience.
  • Brings experience in international management.

Required education: 

  • Undergraduate degree in HR, business or similar;
  • MBA, MSc (in management) preferred
Why choose us?

Akkodis offers comprehensive and seamless solutions connecting IT specialists and tech experts to the businesses. The boundaries between the three specialist sectors – IT, Engineering and Life Sciences – are dissolving. These areas will continue to converge as a new era of smarter devices, smarter cities, and smarter industries evolves. Digital innovation is revolutionizing the world of work.

It's Akkodis’ mission to assist its customers with IT specialists and tech experts in driving tangible business outcomes in this digitally transformed world, reduce costs, accelerate time-to-market and take advantage of external expertise, assets and intellectual property. This is delivered by a network of up to 35,000 skilled colleagues & consultants speaking more than 20 languages. With our local market knowledge, delivery centers and global presence, AKKA & Modis can collaborate to improve all aspects of IT processes, services, applications and infrastructure, agile teams mobilized on projects or tailored solutions.

Akkodis has approximately a total revenue of 4 Bn EUR and it is present in more than 25 countries.

A journey to bring out the best in you

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain.

Posting date: 10-09-2024

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Get to know us

Companies and entire industries are facing up to the need for digital transformations, often not knowing where to start. We’re digital pioneers, guiding organisations towards a smarter, more sustainable future. As a member of our team, you’ll be empowered to deliver on our purpose to connect the smartest people and brightest businesses to the solutions they need to thrive.

Career paths

Chart your own pathway and advance in your professional journey within our evolving organization. With careers as diverse as our people and career paths as exciting as the projects we work on, your opportunities are vast at Akkodis. We commit to investing in you, through meaningful work and lifelong learning.

Learning

At Akkodis, we prioritize the learning and development to help you achieve your career goals.

Our inclusive and innovative learning programs are designed to improve competencies and skills to meet business goals.

We believe in providing opportunities for career progression, a supportive workplace designed for collective reward, and the chance to use your creativity to make a real difference.

That's why our partnership is one to be reckoned with. Our smart learning approach involves collaborating with expert partners such as LinkedIn Learning and Harvard Business , as well as empowering programs to take control of your own development with 24/7 access to a comprehensive catalog of courses. At Akkodis, we believe that smart industry requires smart learning.

Learn more about Akkodis

We Empower:
Empowering everyone as key players in their own development and global success, delighting stakeholders through enhanced experiences for Candidates, Employees, and Customers.

We Trust:
Instilling trust, creating a safe environment to speak up, and prioritizing wellbeing, inspiring confidence in every aspect of our interactions.

We Innovate:
Embracing purposeful innovation at all levels, making ownership and initiative part of our DNA, driving better performance and growth.

We Challenge:
In a growth mindset, we tackle challenges head-on, striving to be our best selves daily, creating sustainable value for Society and our Planet.

  • Empowerment - Own your growth and create an exceptional experience. Join us to empower others and embrace respect and inclusion.

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  • Trust - Speak up, thrive, and be part of a trusted team. At Akkodis, honesty and fairness guide our path.

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  • Innovation - Unleash your potential in a purpose-driven organization. Embrace ownership and initiative, driven by respect and inclusion.

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  • Challenge - Embrace purposeful challenges and make a sustainable impact. Be your best self daily, guided by honesty and respect.

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Ambition - an organisation with the size and scale to make a difference.

An agile workplace designed for collective reward.

Tech powerhouse leading recruitment innovation.

Specific local benefits and rewards tailored to each country (holiday allowances, health care and more.

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