Director, People Services Delivery & Transformation

As a leading global financial information services provider Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights robust data and dynamic tools to champion more efficient transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries Fitch Groups culture of credibility independence and transparency is embedded throughout its structure which includes Fitch Ratings one of the worlds top three credit ratings agencies and Fitch Solutions a leading provider of insights data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Director People Services Delivery & Transformation based out of our Manchester office.

Reporting to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition & People Services this role leads the evolution and delivery of Fitch Groups People Services function. Building on an established operational foundation the Director will focus on the next phase of HR transformationadvancing service design user experience digital enablement and AIenabled capabilities.

This role carries clear endtoend ownership for People Services and plays a central role in strengthening Fitch Groups HR operating model through close partnership with HR colleagues HR Technology and People Analytics.

You will lead a global team of approximately 10 People Services professionals and serve as the senior point of accountability for service delivery employee experience governance and continuous improvement across Fitch Group.

How Youll Make an Impact:

Transformation & Delivery Outcomes (First 1218 Months)

This role has a mandate to evolve People Services beyond a service-center model into a modern integrated employeecentric and technologyenabled function. Success will be demonstrated through clear measurable changes including:

• Positioning People Services as a clear Groupwide service owner with defined scope accountability and escalation across HR
• Evolving the People Services operating model to support consistent highquality delivery while enabling innovation and scale
• Strengthening service design and endtoend employee experience moving beyond transactional delivery to welldesigned usercentric services
• Delivering stepchange improvements in service quality efficiency and consistency supported by disciplined SLAs KPIs and actionable MI
• Reducing manual and fragmented activity through process reengineering automation and selfservice creating capacity for highervalue work
• Establishing a strong and effective partnership with HR Technology Data and Operations teams to accelerate digital and AIenabled services
• Defining and progressing a governed roadmap for AIenabled People Services moving from opportunity identification to scaled valuedriven use cases
• Building a confident transformationminded People Services team with the capability to operate in a more digital productoriented service model

What Youll Do

People Services Delivery & Ownership

• Lead endtoend People Services delivery for Fitch Group ensuring consistent accurate and compliant execution
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex employee and manager queries
• Own service standards SLAs and continuous improvement across the People Services portfolio

Partnership Across HR

• Work closely with HR Business Partners Centers of Excellence HR Technology and People Analytics to deliver seamless endtoend HR services
• Strengthening alignment between service delivery HR strategy and business needs
• Translate HR and business requirements into scalable welldesigned People Services solutions
• Ensure People Services is fully embedded within Fitch Groups HR operating model

Process Digital & AI Enablement

• Lead the redesign and simplification of People Services processes using structured improvement methodologies
• Identify and deliver automation selfservice and digital solutions that improve user experience and operational efficiency
• Partner with HR Technology and vendors to advance AIenabled People Services capabilities aligned to governance and risk standards
• Develop business cases and prioritize road maps for ongoing transformation

Team Leadership

• Lead coach and develop a geographically dispersed People Services team
• Foster a culture of accountability service excellence and continuous improvement
• Build team capability in service design process improvement and dataled decision making

Vendor Data & Governance

• Manage thirdparty providers to ensure service quality value and continuity
• Ensure strong data accuracy controls and governance across People Services processes
• Use insights and trends to inform capacity planning and future service design

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Significant experience transforming global People Services HR operations or shared services functions
• Strong knowledge of HR policies practices and employment legislation
• Demonstrated experience in project management and largescale change delivery
• Proven capability in business process reengineering continuous improvement or operational excellence (e.g. Lean Six Sigma)
• Track record of leading process improvement automation or digital transformation initiatives
• Experience leading teams across multiple locations
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and handson operational levels

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience shifting services from operational stability to nextphase transformation
• Strong focus on service design and employee experience
• Experience partnering closely with HR Technology and Data teams
• Track record of delivering digital automated or AIenabled HR services
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Datadriven mindset with high personal ownership and attention to detail

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that prioritize a healthy body & mind
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-first policies including a generous global parental leave plan designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives

At Fitch AI is embedded in how we work every daysupporting smarter decision-making streamlining workflows and enabling new ways to create value for our business and clients. Intelligent solutions are increasingly part of our day-to-day operations helping teams work more efficiently and think differently as we continue to evolve. Were looking for colleagues who are comfortable operating in an AI-enabled environmentor who are curious adaptable and eager to build their AI literacy over time. We value professionals who embrace technology as part of continuous learning and who are committed to using it thoughtfully to enhance how work gets done.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective timely independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitchs credibility and reputation our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you or your immediate family have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status and other statuses protected by law.

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Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1