Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

Pearson; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Global Human Resources Business Partner

Location: UK (Hybrid - Manchester or London) | Remote with regular travel also considered

Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you a strategic HR leader ready to drive real transformation in a global organisation? Pearson is seeking a Global HR Business Partner to support our Assessment & Qualifications division, a diverse team of 600-800 employees, as we innovate and evolve to meet the future of education.

In this influential role, you'll partner with senior leadership to lead people strategy across talent, culture, transformation, and performance-helping shape an agile, forward-thinking workforce ready for tomorrow.

What You'll Do

1. Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on all people-related matters.
2. Lead workforce planning, talent development, and succession initiatives.
3. Guide change management projects-such as AI integration and digital transformation.
4. Champion culture, engagement, and DE&I strategies across global teams.
5. Support leadership development through coaching and capability-building programs.
6. Use data to drive decision-making and track HR impact.
7. Optimise organizational structures to enhance business performance.

What You'll Bring

1. Proven HRBP experience with strong commercial and strategic acumen.
2. Deep understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and workforce trends.
3. Strong project management and change leadership capabilities.
4. Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
5. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
6. Global mindset and ability to work effectively across cultures.

Why Pearson?

1. Impactful role shaping the future of education and assessment worldwide.
2. Opportunity to lead on transformational initiatives, including AI and future workforce strategy.
3. Inclusive and values-driven culture focused on continuous learning and development.
4. Join a team that's reimagining what's possible-for learners and for our people.

Ready to lead, influence, and drive change at a global level?

Apply now and be part of something that matters.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job: HUMAN RESOURCES

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 19382