Global Head of Career and Transitions (US)

Company: Arup
Location: New York
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Please note this role can be based in any of the following Arup office locations: Toronto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, New Jersey.Why Arup?The Arup People Function is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. As we move towards a new operating model, we are streamlining our processes and aligning our global delivery to ensure an excellent member experience that reflects our values and supports the Arup strategy.The Global Head of Career and Transitions reports to the Global Director of Talent and is an integral part of the Talent, Leadership & Learning Team (CoE). Our globally integrated team operates within a matrix organisation spanning five regions, our other global functions, and over 30 countries to deliver integrated talent and learning initiatives that empower and inspire our members.The OpportunityThe primary focus of this role is to define strategies that transform the approach to career development for our members, empowering members to take ownership of their development, build coaching capability, and strengthen the quality of leadership transitions for the firm.The critical objective is to collaborate with Region People Leaders, People Partners, and key business stakeholders to lead the shift of Arup's culture to one of greater trust, transparency, and continuous feedback that will in turn lead to a positive member experience, greater retention, and enhanced business performance.Key responsibilities include:

• Implement and evolve the Leadership Transitions Framework to guarantee seamless transitions for termed appointments, enhancing the onboarding and offboarding experiences for leaders, to drive mutual benefit for the leader and the firm.
• Collaborate with Head of Leadership Learning, Arup University, and business leaders to create and communicate clear career pathways and advancement opportunities for Arup members.
• Work closely with Leadership Learning Programme Managers to influence and implement learning strategies that foster self-development and a coaching and feedback culture.
• Define and integrate leadership assessment and 360 tools for development, working across Centres of Expertise to integrate into leadership learning, performance, promotion, and recruitment processes.
• Develop and implement mechanisms to build internal coaching capability and networks both within the people team and wider business.
• Establish measures of success and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess progress around the member experience and the effectiveness of implemented tools, methodologies, and frameworks.Is this role right for you?A successful candidate for this role will have the following key skills, experience, and attributes:
  • Subject matter expertise in developing career and performance management frameworks, best practices, and current trends.
  • Experience in developing tools and strategies to enhance a performance culture.
  • Experience and/or knowledge across multiple HR or organisational disciplines, understanding interdependencies and driving integrated talent solutions.
  • Experience of designing and implementing successful coaching, mentoring, and leadership development programmes.
  • Strong knowledge of performance management systems to enhance overall business performance, understanding interdependencies, and driving integrated talent solutions.
  • Strong track record of driving collaboration to achieve objectives and able to present information and support decision-making through effective data analysis, presentation, and storytelling.
  • Leverage data analytics to inform and influence key decisions.
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field; Advanced degree a plus.
  • Extensive experience in HR, People partnering, Talent management, organizational development, or related role.
  • HR or related professional qualification preferred.The Benefits - What we offer youAt Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities, and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York is USD 165,000-235,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New York will differ.Life at Arup - Different People, Shared ValuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity, and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.Our application processWe will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied, you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup's name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.
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