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Visa is seeking a Director, People Partner that will act as a trusted thought partner to the Technology Leadership team across our newly created Technology Hub in the region (role based in Warsaw) this role with also lead the continued build out of the Hub in Poland in line with our 5 year plan to scale the team significantly. This role will partner closely with Global and European Technology/HR partners. This individual will have a commercially focused mindset and translate business needs to human resources strategies, while being high focused on moving with pace and bias for action.
The role will work closely with cross-functional partners to successfully plan and deliver HR programs and services. We are seeking someone with a technology focus, a proven understanding of scaled people strategies and practices, who thrives in complex environments while maintaining high levels of empathy and a sense of humour. We need someone with the ability to adapt and flex to multiple priorities and lead through significant growth and change for the business.
The successful candidate will be a proven HR generalist, an advocate of achieving a world class employee experience for colleagues at Visa by deploying HR practices and process which enable the organization to thrive and grow. Given the strategic importance of the successful creation of the new Poland Tech Hub, candidates with proven experience of rapid growth technology organisations will be highly relevant.
What we expect of you, day to day.
What we’re after…
• Depth of experience as a proven commercial HR generalist in a large, matrixed, and high growth organization. Technology and/or high growth experience a distinct preference.
• Strong influencing, coaching and communication skills, grounded in an ability to build credibility and gravitas, creating trusted client partnerships
• Experience in a growing global business and positive reputation for working effectively and influencing across all levels of an organization
• Experience working in a fast paced and matrixed HR function with a solution focused / customer centric mind-set. Demonstrable experience of partnering with local and global stakeholders key.
• Successful implementation and project management of operational and strategically important HR programs and processes across a region.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to constructively challenge, honed in a demanding and high performing work environment
• Hands on approach willing to roll up sleeves to deliver results. Flexible and optimistic mindset with low ego.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
