Talent & Culture Executive Partner - IT

Who are WebBeds?
WebBeds is the fastest growing and most significant accommodation supplier to the travel industry. We are a global company offering ground services (hotels, transfers, tours, activities) to travel professionals.

Our Products range from a Retail Online platform, Integration Connectivity hub and distribution APIs to name but a few and our systems are 100% cloud hosted processing up to 5.0bn search requests daily. We deliver amazing outcomes using leading edge technology through innovative and creative thinking.

WebBeds is a subsidiary of Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) – an ASX 200 listed company operating a global digital travel business.

What makes us stand out?

• We are a wholesale global travel organization
• We have 1500+ people speaking 50+ languages in 120+ cites across 50+ countries
• We partner with over 430,000 properties in more than 15,000 destinations
• We work with more than 44,000 travel companies in 139 source markets
• We have an amazing Technology team focused on delivering valuable outcomes using innovative tech and creative & lateral thinking

In this role you will
Act as a key Talent & Culture Leader for your region or central department, driving the people agenda in alignment with WebBeds' commercial goals. Supporting the Senior Vice President of Talent & Culture & CPO, you will act as a strategic advisor, change agent, and talent advocate. Your role will ensure the effective implementation of people strategies that foster a high-performing, engaged, and diverse workforce. You will collaborate with business leaders and T&C Communities of Excellence to deliver talent strategies, manage employee relations, and implement solutions to meet organizational needs. Support and execute a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with WebBeds' commercial objectives, driving a culture of high performance and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to align talent strategies with business objectives, ensuring organizational effectiveness and a culture of high performance.
• Champion initiatives that promote a positive employee experience, focusing on engagement, development, and well-being across the region or central department.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure timely and effective recruitment aligned with business needs, while managing workforce planning and manpower budgets.
• Implement and support performance management processes, driving employee development and organizational capability.
• Facilitate succession planning initiatives, ensuring a robust pipeline of future leaders.
• Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with local labor laws while promoting a harmonious work environment.
• Advocate for DEI initiatives to build a diverse and inclusive workforce reflective of WebBeds' values.
• Act as the custodian of Talent & Culture policies, ensuring they are communicated effectively and adhered to within your region or central department.
• Utilize analytics to measure the effectiveness of talent strategies and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with T&C Communities of Excellence to implement global talent initiatives and customize them for your regional or centralised departmental relevance.
• Lead organizational change efforts, acting as a coach and advisor to leaders and employees during transformation initiatives.

The skills we would love to see in your suitcase

• Minimum 7 years of experience within a HR/Talent & Culture business partnering role.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a strategic role.
• Domain level HR/Talent & Culture experience across a central function (IT/Finance/Ops) or wider region (APAC, Europe, MEA, AMER).
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA in HR/Organizational Development is highly desirable).
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP/SCP, CIPD Level 5/7, or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Proven experience as a Regional HR/Talent & Culture Business Partner or similar role in a global, matrixed organization, with strong expertise in talent management, employee relations, and workforce planning.
• Ability to align people strategies with organizational goals, driving measurable business impact.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience working in diverse, multicultural environments, with an understanding of regional labor laws and market trends.
• Proficiency in analyzing talent metrics and data to inform decision-making and optimize strategies.
• Demonstrated success in managing organizational change and driving employee engagement through transitions.
• A passion for fostering talent and promoting a culture that values inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Solid understanding of HR/Talent & Culture practices, policies, and employment legislation across the regional or centralised department you will support.

Why choose us as your next destination?
We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly, energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward.

Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce, but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires, we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support.

• International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe
• Dynamic environment with the chance to grow, influence & impact change
• Disruptive, fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities
• Culture built on collaboration empowerment and innovation

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