SVP, Global Head of Employee Relations & Regional People Partners
About The Position
The Global Head of Employee Relations & Regional People Partners reports to the Chief People & Workforce Transformation Officer and leads FactSet’s regional People Partner organization across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. The role drives global employee relations, performance management, organizational change, compliance, and policy governance while supporting a consistent employee and leader experience across regions. As executive owner of FactSet’s global employee relations framework and workforce risk strategy, this leader advises senior business leaders on complex workforce matters, employment law, organizational effectiveness, and regulatory risk. The role also leads People strategy for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic business initiatives, including due diligence, workforce integration, organizational change management, and post-acquisition stabilization. The position is based in New York or Norwalk, Connecticut, and has a hybrid working environment.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive experience in employee relations, people partnership, and organizational leadership in complex global organizations, including leadership of global or regional teams.
- Deep expertise in employee relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce strategy, M&A, and change management.
- Strong understanding of global employment law and regulatory environments.
- Proven success leading transformation, restructuring, or integration initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Executive presence and influence.
- Global mindset and cross-cultural leadership.
- Change leadership and organizational effectiveness.
- Collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Coaching and team development.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree.
- HR certification.
Responsibilities
- Establish and execute a global employee relations strategy that promotes a positive employee experience and mitigates organizational risk.
- Provide executive oversight of complex employee relations matters, investigations, workplace concerns, and organizational actions.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and senior leaders to address employment-related risks and ensure fair, consistent outcomes.
- Identify emerging workforce risks and implement proactive strategies to protect the organization and its employees.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Lead the development and governance of People policies, practices, and frameworks that balance global consistency with regional requirements.
- Monitor evolving employment legislation and advise leaders on business and workforce implications.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and People functions to strengthen workforce governance and risk management practices.
- Lead People due diligence and workforce integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
- Partner with business and People leaders to support organizational, cultural, and talent integration.
- Assess organizational, workforce, and employee impacts throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Drive consistent adoption of People practices, policies, and workforce strategies following integration.
- Lead and develop a global team of Regional People Partners across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
- Drive alignment, consistency, and adoption of enterprise People strategies while ensuring regional relevance and responsiveness.
- Establish operating standards, governance, and service delivery models to enable a consistent global employee and manager experience.
- Build a high-performing People Partner organization through coaching, development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability insurance.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Discounted employee stock purchase program.
- Paid time off for holidays, family leave, and moments that matter days.
- Flexible work accommodations.
- Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
- Business Resource Groups open to all employees.
- Support for total well-being.
- Volunteerism and sustainability community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
