Senior Specialist, HR Governance & Programs

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This role delivers and operationalizes HR governance frameworks, compliance programs, and transformation initiatives that support strategic HR objectives globally. The incumbent acts as a delivery specialist across HR projects and cross-functional programs, providing analytical, digital, and AI-native capabilities to ensure effective HR execution and continuous improvement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

1. HR Governance and Compliance Execution — 25%

• Implement and maintain HR governance frameworks, ensuring policy alignment and compliance with internal standards and employment regulations.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and corrective action tracking across HR processes and programs.
• Monitor and report adherence to governance protocols, escalating risks as needed.

2. HR Program and Transformation Delivery — 25%

• Manage delivery of cross-functional HR transformation initiatives, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes.
• Develop Agile delivery plans, track progress, and support continuous improvement through sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Activate AI-enabled tools and analytics dashboards to enhance project visibility and efficiency.

3. Organizational Development and Effectiveness Support — 20%

• Support HR process and organization design reviews by gathering and analyzing workforce data.
• Use data-driven insights to recommend structure and process enhancements that increase efficiency and employee experience.
• Contribute to the maintenance of SES organizational design and effectiveness toolkits.

4. HR Strategy Execution and Program Governance — 20%

• Coordinate the HR Strategy execution rhythm, including tracking deliverables, KPIs, and communications.
• Prepare performance reports, workshop materials, and presentations for senior HR leadership and governance councils.
• Liaise with HR Centers of Expertise (CoEs) and HR Business Partners to ensure alignment and delivery consistency.

5. Employee Relations and HR Risk Management — 10%

• Support HR Business Partners and Legal in managing employee relations cases and investigations.
• Ensure documentation, process integrity, and compliance with applicable employment law protocols.
• Contribute to maintaining a culture of ethical conduct and open dialogue across HR functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Organization Design and Effectiveness Expertise – Applies structural, workforce, and cost analysis to identify optimization opportunities and design efficient operating models.
• Business Consulting and Advisory – Leverages consulting techniques to analyze current-state scenarios, identify transformation opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Project and Program Management – Plans, executes, and monitors cross-functional projects within scope, budget, and schedule; applies Agile project delivery principles for continuous improvement.
• Data and Analytics Literacy – Uses workforce and business data to derive insights and inform evidence-based decisions related to HR governance, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.
• AI and Digital Literacy – Applies AI-native approaches, automation, and digital toolkits to optimize HR process delivery and improve data visualization and governance management.
• Communication and Influencing Skills – Builds clear and compelling messages, tailoring communication for diverse audiences; drives understanding and adoption of HR governance and program frameworks.
• Agility and Adaptability – Responds to changing business needs with flexibility; embraces iterative methods and digital-first tools for problem-solving.
• Stakeholder Management and Collaboration – Engages cross-functional partners effectively, fostering trust and alignment across HR, business, and technical teams.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in consulting, business transformation, HR programs, or analysis roles, ideally in a multi-country or matrix environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR governance, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Proficient in Agile delivery, data analytics tools, and emerging AI-driven and agentic automation systems, as well familiar with Power Automate and PowerBI.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., French, German) are an asset.

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis pro-tected by local, state, or federal law.