Global Head of HR Pontoon

Location: US or UK

The VP Human Resources is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the global Pontoon organization. With direct ownership in the areas of employee experience from attracting, growing and retaining top talent with full responsibility of well-being, succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. Provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans.

This position is directly responsible for leading Directors of functional areas of HR and indirectly responsible for all employees within Pontoon (2,000 employees, 32 different countries).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and implement global HR strategy that effectively communicates and supports the company's mission and strategic vision.
• Identifies and promotes mission, core values, desired behaviors, goals, and new initiatives. Actively drives the culture of Pontoon.
• Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives.
• Partners with senior leadership to identify, analyze, and develop strategic resolutions to complex business needs
• Conducts ongoing needs assessments; designs, develops, and implements solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness; and evaluates results to ensure desired outcomes.
• Serves as liaison for Legal, Risk Management, and Compliance to resolve escalated legal and high risk issues.
• Advises and assists internal clients with interpretation and application of policies and procedures, coaching, legal compliance, employee complaints, as well as disciplinary and termination issues.
• Provides input for the development of the HR annual budget.
• Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation / rewards strategy and employee value proposition that is competitive and cost-effective.
• Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits globally.
• Remains aware of market trends and proactively adjusts global HR strategy accordingly. Maintains knowledge of current employment-related laws, rules and regulations; determines their impact on the organization; and implements necessary changes to existing employment policies and procedures.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert within the HR field, uplifting the credibility and awareness of Pontoon’s strategic HR approach

EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field. 
• A minimum of fifteen (10) years of HR experience, with at least seven (7) of those years in HR leadership, is required. 
• Progressive experience with global HR / International HR.  Exposure in having led HR in UK, US or APAC are preferred. 
• Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP), as well as a willingness and ability to travel, are also required. Master’s degree is highly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Maturity in partnering with senior leaders
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to lead an international HR team
• A purpose driven leader that drives a people culture
• Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of navigating employment-related laws and regulations.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident, and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together.

Make an impact where it matters most.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain.

The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting date: 01-28-2025