The payments market is the most exciting technology market in the world today for good reason. McKinsey values it globally at over $2 trillion and it’s growing between 13-15% year-on-year. Some of the largest most dynamic brands are investing in this sector; Apple has ApplePay, Google has GooglePay, Amazon has AmazonPay, and it’s not just the Silicon Valley brands. Tencent owns WeChatPay, Alibaba owns Alipay and digital disruptors like Square, Stripe and Adyen all invest millions to grow the payments market.
Planet are a technology company that’s transforming payments by putting the customer experience first. We help our customers deliver a better experience for guests, shoppers, and consumers everywhere. We operate in a market that continues to evolve and expand, partnering with the world’s most prestigious brands across Retail and Hospitality, and with a network of Financial Services partners worldwide.
To meet consumer demands, payments must be simple, safe, and invisible. The only way to do this is to fully embed payments in the software and networks that runs business. By combining networks, software and payment technology, Planet’s creating a world of connected commerce, that makes payments feel good.
We’re growing organically, and with strong Private Equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we’ve the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisition.
People
Our People organisation comprises of 6 key SME teams/roles: Strategic HR Leaders who partner with the Exec Leadership team, Regional HR People Partners, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Total Reward and L&D.
Our People team require highly motivated experts to help drive culture transformation & change acceleration. We support employees and business leaders across all the functions such as Product & Tech; Operations; Commercial Sales and Corporate Functions.
If you are excited about being involved within a People Organisation Team that are at the centre of a company transforming, Planet is definitely something for you.
Role Overview
Planet is looking for a Senior HRD to be part of the Strategic HR Leadership team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and Strategic HRBP to join the team, they will partner closely with a number of the Planet Executive Leadership Team & their SLT on their talent priorities that lead to tangible business impact. This would include partnering on topics such as employee engagement, org health and support on org design & efficiency, building and retaining a diverse workforce at all levels, and talent development, succession & placement discussions with our leaders.
What You Will Do
Run full cycle annual HR processes for your business areas including but not limited to performance management, annual talent reviews & compensation cycles.
Design the people strategy for your business areas, aligned to their OKR’s and to work collaboratively with the COE’s.
Understand the data and insight available on engagement, performance and workforce trends and talent gaps and propose proactive solutions and strategies to address these across the business areas you support.
Coach and consult on organizational design and leadership assessments, as well as challenging and/or influencing decision-making processes.
Partner with HR People Partner team and business leaders to manage day-to-day employee relations issues, in line with local legislation.
Collaborate with leaders to execute recruitment needs.
Assess organization effectiveness and contribute to organizational design and leadership assessments.
Who You Are
An experienced Strategic HR Business Partner who thrives in dynamic and fast paced organisations.
Has strong business acumen and ability to work well across different levels and functions.
Experience in partnering with Executive Business Leaders who operate in highly complex business settings.
Able to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and provide proactive coaching, guidance and challenge in line with our strategic goals.
Strong analytical skills in order to identify trends and then build initiatives to address the root cause.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Preferred Experience
Experience of working in either Private Equality organisations, Fintech/Technology organisations, Payments industry.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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