About Sedex

Sedex is a trusted partner for over 85,000 businesses worldwide, helping them create socially and environmentally sustainable supply chains. Through our platform's powerful data insights and expert guidance, we simplify the management, assessment, and reporting of sustainability performance.

Our Vision is to be a leader in making global supply chains more socially and environmentally sustainable. Our Mission is To provide data-driven insights, accessible tools, and exceptional services that support businesses in improving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and outcomes.

The role

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Senior People Partner, reporting into our People Director, to support our teams across the UK, USA, Australia, Chile, India and Spain.

This role requires a deep understanding of international HR practices, employment laws, and cultural nuances to drive people strategies that align with our business objectives. 

The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting organizational growth. You'll spend much of your time building credible relationships, coaching, supporting and challenging managers, so exceptional relationship building and communication skills are key within the role.

Key responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership:

• Advise senior leaders on workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Integrate with functional management teams, building strong relationships across leadership.
• Represent HR, influencing business strategies, and providing support, advice, and challenge.
• Analyse people data and metrics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a champion for values and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, ensuring alignment with company values and business priorities.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and company policies, mitigating risks and maintaining best practices

Talent Management & Succession Planning:

• Lead talent initiatives to identify, develop, and retain top talent.
• Partner with leaders to assess capabilities and build succession plans for key roles.
• Support leadership development, internal mobility, and employee growth.
• Coach and mentor managers to enhance leadership capabilities and drive a culture of high performance

Employee Relations:

• Oversee employee relations cases, ensuring legal compliance.
• Coach managers on performance, conduct, and engagement issues.
• Support proactive strategies to reduce employee relations cases.

Organisational Change & Restructuring:

• Lead restructuring, redundancy, and change management, ensuring legal and best practice alignment.
• Advise on organisational design, transitions, and communications.

HR Projects & Process Improvement:

• Contribute to improvements in HR systems, processes, and policies for greater efficiency. 
• Ensure HR processes align with business needs and workforce trends.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• CIPD qualified or equivalent 5-7 years’ experience.
• Demonstrable success of working in partnership with senior stakeholders to deliver and implement innovative people solutions that meet business needs, within a fast paced environment.
• Strong ER experience and confidence in constructively challenging stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of UK employment laws, HR best practices, and organizational development principles.
• Some knowledge of labour laws and HR regulations in the USA, Australia, Chile, India, and Spain.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in designing and implementing global HR programs and policies.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analytics.

Our culture

At Sedex, our approach to business and culture is firmly rooted in our core values, which guide everything we do:

• Respect Each Other: We believe that a foundation of mutual respect is essential to creating a positive and inclusive environment.
• Customer-Driven: We are passionate about delivering exceptional value to our customers. By listening to their needs, understanding their challenges, and continuously adapting our solutions, we aim to empower them to achieve their sustainability goals and drive positive change in their supply chains.
• Thinking Creatively: Innovation is at the heart of our work. We encourage creative problem-solving and embrace new ideas that challenge the status quo. This mindset allows us to continuously improve our products and services, offering fresh and effective solutions to complex sustainability and ethical sourcing issues.
• Take Ownership: We empower our team members to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes. Every person at Sedex is encouraged to own their work, make decisions with confidence, and contribute proactively to the success of the team and the business.
• Deliver Results: We are results-oriented and committed to delivering tangible, impactful outcomes for our customers, our business, and society at large.

Our goal is to cultivate a workplace culture where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves. We prioritize respect and inclusivity, ensuring that all employees feel empowered to contribute, collaborate, and excel. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, recognizing that our strength lies in the variety of experiences, perspectives, and ideas that each individual brings to the table.

By embedding these values into our daily practices, we ensure that we not only meet our business objectives but also create a lasting, positive impact on our people, our customers, and the communities we serve.

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