Strategic People Partner

Drive strategic HR initiatives and partner with senior leaders to shape workforce outcomes in a globally focused organisation.

One of the world’s largest professional membership organisations, with over 173,000 members in more than 100 countries, is seeking a seasoned HR Business Partner to join its People & Culture function. Known for providing world-class education, technical support, thought leadership, and advocacy, the organisation plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of their profession both locally and globally. Guided by a clear strategy and strong values, it fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation - creating real opportunity for professionals to make a lasting impact.

As Strategic People Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders and a cross-functional global portfolio to shape and deliver strategic HR solutions aligned to business priorities. This role is pivotal in driving the refreshed People Strategy, contributing to workforce design, and embedding impactful people practices that enable transformation and high performance. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, applying a strategic lens to everything from workforce planning to change management and leadership development.

About the role:

• Partner with business leaders to design and implement people strategies that align with organisational objectives.
• Lead initiatives that deliver on strategic workforce planning, organisational design, and capability development.
• Provide expert guidance on leadership, talent, and performance to lift engagement and drive high-performing teams.
• Use data-driven insights to influence business decisions and workforce solutions.
• Support cultural change initiatives and champion the employee experience across a global portfolio.

• A background that blends strategic HR partnering alongside broad generalist delivery, ideally within complex or global environments.
• A consultative, solutions-oriented approach, balancing commercial acumen with empathy and pragmatism.
• A trusted advisor who builds credibility quickly and engages confidently with senior leaders to influence decisions and guide change.
• A capacity to work autonomously with initiative and sound judgement yet thrive in a collaborative team environment where knowledge-sharing and cross-functional partnerships are valued.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a forward-thinking approach – you’re able to interpret data, anticipate workforce needs, and help shape future-ready organisational structures.