Director of Human Capital Management (EMEA)

Job description

Director of Human Capital Management, EMEA The Role We are seeking a strategic and exceptionally talented Director of Human Capital Management (HCM) to lead the HCM function across the firm’s EMEA offices. The role combines strategic business partnering at a senior level with functional leadership across the breadth of the HCM agenda. The successful candidate will act as a true partner to regional leadership while driving globally consistent, locally nuanced people strategy. You will demonstrate strong regional leadership presence, managing a talented and high performing local team. You will also have a proactive approach to business partnering, advising and supporting managers through employee relations matters and workforce planning. You will be a trusted confidante to Schonfeld’s leadership team and be that bridge between the management and the employees, ensuring effective communication and fostering a positive work environment. What you’ll do Serve as the primary HCM business partner to senior leadership in the region, providing proactive, commercially focused advice. Partner with strategy heads, functional heads and senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning and people strategy. Leverage people analytics to spot trends, quantify risk, and present actionable insights that influence people strategy Drive engagement programs that meaningfully elevate the employee experience and culture Oversee the EMEA benefits and payroll activities for the region. Provide guidance on regional compensation framework, including salary, bonus and deferred compensation. Own key Human Resources activities; which may include but not limited to performance improvement plans, headcount analysis & reporting, end to end process management of leavers, and talent management activities, including succession planning. Collaborate with local partners to coordinate internal employee mobility (including international transfers, visas, tax matters) and to align / streamline internal processes Advise on complex employee relations matters, including performance management, separations and sensitive investigation – navigating UK employment law and UAE labour law with confidence. Partner with Legal on matters including employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and regulatory requirements Ensure HR data integrity and accuracy by working closely with HRIS and key system…