About Pearson
As the world’s largest FTSE 100 learning company, Pearson has been contributing a profound impact on our world since its formation in 1844. Pearson employs more than 20,000, operates in 70 countries and delivers products and services in nearly 200 countries. We work toward a common purpose - to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high-quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. Learn more at pearsonplc.com
About Pearson Human Resources
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Pearson HR is a partner in top line growth to enable the conditions for people to deliver topline performance every day. We exist to enable breakthrough human performance ~ to create the conditions for our diverse leaders and teams to raise the bar ~ to push boundaries. Our distinct Pearson HR Purpose drives us toward asking – what are the problems that we can uniquely solve better than anyone else? We are proactive with a point of view. We aim to prioritize the few things that matter most to our stakeholders. We exercise disciplined business rigor to execute flawless HR fundamentals. We are proud and passionate about getting real results that enable our Pearson Purpose ~ adding life to a lifetime of learning.
About the Role
Reporting to the VP, HRBP English Language Learning (ELL) the Manager, HRBP will support our business leaders with the execution of the people plan.
The role will be responsible for cultivating strong relationships with global leaders to support and anticipate needs of Product team. Also, you will be leading the integration of our recent acquisition and supporting the business leaders to ensure the synergies as expected. You will be operating as a change agent on culture and driver of key people initiatives, whilst managing the delivery of HR annual processes and employee relations cases as they arise.
The role will work in partnership with the VP Human Resources for ELL & HR teams (CoEs, Talent Acquisition and HR Ops) to build organisational alignment and capability through the delivery of targeted people programs and initiatives that empowers top line growth for Pearson.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist to influence, shape and make real change creating the most engaging and compelling employee experience for our people
We are flexible where this role can be located within Europe (fully remote or hybrid to a local office). There would be occasional travel required to Romania every 2-3 months.
Key Responsibilities include (nut not limited to):
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Consult/coach with staff and managers regarding employee relations issues and initiate action plans to address and resolve issues.
- Escalate complex issues to Director HRBP or VP HRBP
Leadership Coaching
- Play an active role in the talent review & talent development programs.
- Engage with leadership to understand the holistic opportunities of growth and development within the organization or business area.
- Use data (new hire, exit, engagement, leadership assessments) to identify key areas of development and create development plans to support leaders/leadership teams.
- Implement succession plans and ensure key talent has a development plan to focus on growth and retention.
M&A Integration
- Supporting the VP of HR to implement the HR Integration Plan for acquisitions in our division.
- Engage with leadership teams to ensure the integration of both companies
- Support the VP of HR to identifying the best practices to create the global framework for future M&As.
Workforce Planning & HR Strategy
- Work closely with management on staffing and promotion needs during the annual compensation review and AOP budgeting process.
- Oversee and ensure workforce/staffing changes (including internal hires, promotions, etc.) are within the process guidelines and align to the overall workforce direction of the business unit.
- Understand skills and capabilities gaps for future workforce and work with management on recruitment or training & development to meet business objectives with staff/employees.
- Ensure a strong DE&I agenda in collaboration with the DE&I COE and ensure the business unit has clear goals to increase diverse representation and create an inclusive culture.
- Use data to make informed decisions on trends in the organization and proactively drives initiatives that will address the needs of the people based on data collected.
About you
The ideal candidate would be experienced in a professional Services, technology companies or Corporate Functions environment and be confident, creative, yet commercial in their thinking.
We also require high proficiency in English and Spanish with Portuguese as a plus.
Your Core Experience & Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Demonstrated ability and advanced experience with the Microsoft suite of tools including Teams, Office etc. As well as advanced experience with reporting tools, excel, database systems and HRIS systems.
- Experience in working within a complex global matrix organisation and business area
- Successful track record as a HR Generalist supporting leaders at multiple levels within an organization executing against their people plan.
- Strong communication, Influencing and coaching experience at senior levels regarding critical HR issues
- Expertise on M&A, Change management and Integration process.
- Expertise on being part of agile transformation process.
- Confidentially and effective use of data to provide insights that drive the strategic people plan
If you have tenacity and thrive under multiple programs, projects and change then we would love to hear from you!
Your rewards & benefits
We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too. We look forward to talking you through this in our interview process.
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.
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Job: HUMAN RESOURCES
Organization: English Language Learning
Schedule: FULL\_TIME
Req ID: 12404
