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Job title: Global Head of People Relations 

Location:  London, UK preferably on a Hybrid Basis (Regular travel to offices such as Chiswick or Milton Keynes, UK with flexibility)

 

 

About the role

Role summary:  Lead a high-performing international team in a newly created role at BSI. You will be responsible for strengthening compliance, improving the employee experience, and leading case management across our global organization. This is a full-time, permanent position, reporting to the People Director of People Services. We are flexible on location, offering a hybrid work model.  You must have detailed knowledge of employment law in multiple jurisdictions (including the UK and USA) and experience leading a People Relations function within a fast-paced global environment.   

 

 

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a strategic and operational plan for People Relations across BSI globally.   Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Works Councils, unions, and government agencies.   Oversee all people relations cases, ensuring robust case management and consistent employment-related outcomes.   Develop and deliver training programs on people relations processes and best practices.   Drive a consistent employee experience across BSI, collaborating with Centres of Excellence.   Manage and develop a high-performing, internationally based team.   Identify opportunities to improve people relations practices and drive positive change.   

 

To be successful in the role, you will have:

Detailed understanding of employment law in multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and USA.   Proven track record of leading a People Relations function in a fast-paced global environment.   Experience working in a matrixed, complex organization.   Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.   Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.   

 

Ideally, you will also have:

Experience working with and influencing senior leaders.   Experience in HR operations within an international business.   Fluency in at least one other language besides English.

 

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as; 27 days’ annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. 

We’re building an organisation that meets the challenges of tomorrow. Want to grow with us?

We exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Our 86,000 customers are based in 193 countries across the globe.

Now we’re taking on society’s biggest challenges. We’re developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we’re defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.

We’re focused on our future – and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you’ll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You’ll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives – and you’ll take pride in what you do.

We’re looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation. If that sounds like you, apply now. Together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.

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