Manager, Global HR System, Reports and Data

Manager, Global HR System, Reports and Data

About Palladium:

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop, and deliver positive impacts on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 2,100 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.

Palladium is part of GISI's Consulting Group, which aims to create solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI's approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting services.

This Opportunity:

We are seeking a Manager, Global HR System, Reports, and Data to lead and support critical HR systems and data functions. This global role combines responsibilities from HR systems analysis and systems management to ensure business continuity and support business transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing HR systems, managing data integrity and security, and delivering key reports and analytics.

This is an 18-month fixed-term contract role, with a full benefits package provided.

Location:

The position is based in Palladium's London office. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. Palladium supports a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Reporting Lines:

• This position reports directly to the VP, Global Human Resources, with an additional dotted-line reporting relationship to the ICT Systems Architect.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management and operation of our global HR systems, working closely with HR and ICT teams to ensure support for business needs and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain and manage processes that protect employee data and ensure privacy, meeting all data security and privacy requirements.
• Create, update, and deliver clear and accurate HR reports, metrics, and dashboards to support informed decision-making.
• Support HR digital transformation projects by identifying and implementing improvements, ensuring systems stay up-to-date and effective, aligned with Palladium's change management practices.
• Provide hands-on technical support to HR system users, manage vendor issues, and ensure service agreements and IT guidelines are followed.
• Act as the main escalation point for technical questions about HR systems, assisting users, sharing knowledge, and ensuring consistent HR processes.
• Improve HR processes, stay informed about new trends and technologies, and ensure systems meet organizational needs.
• Regularly update managers on progress, challenges, and achievements, and support learning and development for the HR team.
• Possess considerable experience overseeing enterprise HR systems, data structures, and integrations, with the ability to manage daily operations and support digital change projects.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Consistently deliver high-quality HR reports, dashboards, and insights to inform business decisions.
• Have robust knowledge of data privacy, global data security, and best practices in managing sensitive information across regions.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels, offering technical support and sharing expertise to build organizational capability.
• Possess excellent project management skills, capable of coordinating complex initiatives across multiple time zones.
• Remain adaptable and proactive, capable of learning new technologies, responding to changing needs, and seeking continuous improvement.
• Maintain a commitment to operational excellence, accuracy, and customer service, supporting the professional development of the HR team and contributing to strategic goals.
• Experience supporting a large HR transformation process is a plus.
• Knowledge of Sage (HRIS) and Cornerstone (ATS) is a plus.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success, and good practices. We seek to ensure diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive fair treatment regardless of background or personal characteristics, including socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital, or Indigenous status.

If you require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process (due to disability, neurodiversity, or other circumstances), please email , and we will discuss your needs.

Safeguarding: We define safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients, and communities from harm." We are committed to ensuring all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced selection process, including safeguarding-focused interviews and due diligence.