Regional Head of Human Capital Management, UK & Ireland (15 months maternity-cover contract) - London

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,500 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities.Oliver Wyman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC). For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com.Oliver Wyman is now looking to recruit a Regional Head of Human Capital Management, UK & Ireland – this is 15 month maternity-cover contract, to start in October/November 2024This is a hybrid role that requires 60% working from our London Baker Street office.The Role This Regional Head Human Capital Manager for UK & Ireland role supports a specific population on Human Capital (HC) related activities, including employee engagement, employee relations, performance management support, policy and procedure development and implementation. You will have oversight and management for a team that deliver proactive and business focused HR advice and services for the UK and Ireland (a headcount of circa 750).The Regional Head Human Capital Manager for UK & Ireland is a client-facing position, and you will pro-actively engage your stakeholders in all HC Operations related matters. You will be able to manage complex and challenging issues which require (at time) decisive and quick decisions. The position will manage multiple direct reports.In addition to working very closely with the local Office and Market Leaders in the region, the Regional Head Human Capital Manager for UK & Ireland will work closely with a number of other colleagues in order to deliver on the broad responsibilities of the HC team. This broader group includes, but is not limited to the COO, Support Professional and Consulting Practice Group Talent Managers, Practice Group Leaders, local and Global HC teams and the HR leadership within MMC.Key responsibilities will include:Leading and managing our UK & Ireland HR function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality HR services and support to the organization (a headcount of circa 750).Developing and implementing HC strategies, policies, and programs that align with the company's objectives and promote a positive work culture.Providing guidance and support to managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters, including employee engagement, employee relations, performance management, and policy development.Driving employee engagement initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective HR processes and practices are in place.Staying updated on HR trends and best practices, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.What we would love to see from you…You will be an experienced Senior Human Resources /Human Capital Manager with a proven track record of HR within a commercially focused environment.This role will suit someone who has worked within a large multinational organsiation, especially someone from the management consultancy, professional services or financial services sectorsYou’ll have proven people management experience.You will preferably be educated to degree level, ideally in a HR related subject - ideally you will be CIPD qualified.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.Experience of Workday is highly advantageousWhy coe to work with us at Oliver Wyman?What Oliver Wyman offers you:A global collaborative team environmentOW offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits packageThe opportunity for career growth and professional developmentA stimulating working environment that allows you to challenge your boundaries and have an impact on the success of our clientsA firm culture that supports openness and recognizes the importance of work-life balanceWe’re serious about making OW a rewarding, progressive, enjoyable and balanced place to work:We are individuals who are self-starting, motivated, energetic, entrepreneurial about what we doWe have the common aspiration to have an impact, leave a legacy and change the world. We have no interest in running a steady-state business. We want to build, grow and shape the environment around usStraightforward, open, respectful interaction - we value an environment where every member of Oliver Wyman is encouraged and expected to voice his or her opinionWe value merit and believe that to create a true meritocracy we need to remove artificial barriers to opportunityWe value people whose lives balance work and non-work activities because we believe they are both more interesting colleagues and are able to make better contributions to the Firm. We push ourselves hard to deliver excellence, but we also work to extract the maximum benefit from the flexibility of a project-based business.We provide the ability to take career breaks for personal or family reasons and we fundamentally value each other’s time and are sensitive to how it is used. We are an output not input-based culture, have respect for people’s personal decisions, and believe that one's workload must be sustainable. We seek balance for ourselves and our colleagues.To learn more, please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter: OliverWyman. www.oliverwyman.com/careersMarsh & McLennan Companies and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.