VP, People & Culture - Business Partnering

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the VP Business Partner will lead Business Partnering for the EngTech, Finance and Legal organisations globally. A primary focus of the role will be to partner with the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Financial Officer to develop and deliver the strategic talent plan that ensures we have the right capability in the right roles at the right time to deliver on our targets. This is a high impact role that will be responsible for supporting the C Suite execs to achieve the roadmap/product targets through the development and execution of an aligned people strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering with Eng and Tech, Legal and Finance:

• Executive Coach: Thought partner and coach the senior leadership teams to grow leadership capability at all levels. Build the rapport and trust required to lead courageous coaching conversations with executives and senior leaders.
• High-Performing Team Builder: Partner with Executives to build high-performing senior leadership teams and as a result, highly engaged, high-performing teams in service of delivering on our ambition and strategy.
• Change Management: Lead the implementation of organisational change related to M&A and other org transformation projects
• Organisational Design: Partner with Chief People Officer and Executive team on organisational redesign and be the subject matter expert in relation to EngTec, Legal and Finance org structures and capabilities
• Commercial Acumen: Leverage deep understanding of the business strategy, plan, and value creation levers to provide insight and leadership into organisational effectiveness, talent planning, and talent development.
• Talent Steward: Partner with senior leaders and talent acquisition to identify, develop and hire the right senior level talent to support the business strategy and foster the Nearmap culture. Build capability for others to become talent stewards to attract, hire and retain top talent.
• Role Model our culture of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and engagement.
• Transformer: Drive and execute all people programs & initiatives through a seamless partnership with the wider P&C global team to deliver on career growth, mobility, executive development, and total rewards.
• Develop Org Health: Deliver talent strategies, programs and mechanisms (performance, employee pulse survey, and Talent Mapping) that enable the development and retention of identified top talent.
• Data Led: Partner with the senior leadership teams to drive analysis, insights, and improvement in key people metrics, including Employee Engagement, DEIB and Top Talent Retention.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the entire P&C team and particularly the regional leads to execute the Company’s overall strategy.

• Extensive experience partnering with executive leaders in EngTec and Administrative functions playing a key role in accelerating business results.
• Strong business and technology acumen, able to quickly learn the business and make talent and org decisions that positively impact business outcomes.
• Proven experience influencing and leading transformational change across the organization and building this capability in others.
• Considerable experience in organisational design and development specifically within high growth SAAS engineering functions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with data and insights to drive talent outcomes.
• Experience building org and talent plans to identify and execute against current and future talent needs.
• Minimum bachelor's degree and 15 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive HR leadership experience with a successful track record of implementing people strategies that support achievement of business metrics.
• Strong expertise in HR strategy, business partnering, talent management, and employee relations.
• Extensive experience in organisational development and change management.
• Working knowledge and experience in HR business partner leadership in professional consulting, research, and/or federal contracting industries.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing high-performing HR business partner function and team.
• Experience leveraging business and people related data and analytics in planning and decision-making.
• Conversant in principles of organisational culture, employee experience and equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
• Strong business acumen with in-depth knowledge of HR trends, best practices, and foundation in employment law.
• Ability to operate in a matrix organisation environment with multiple clients and stakeholders.
• Strategic orientation and critical thinking skills with the ability to align and integrate talent management programs toward a holistic global approach.

Proven ability to provide strategic HR leadership, coaching, and consultation.

Why you'll love working at Nearmap:

Because we back our people the same way we back our product. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your wins are celebrated. We’re growing fast—and you’ll be a key part of that journey.

At Nearmap, we also believe in doing great work and living well. That’s why we offer more than just a seat at the table—we offer a culture that backs our people.

Here’s what you can expect when you join the team:

• Extra time for you – In addition to annual leave, enjoy 4 additional YOU Days each year to rest, recharge or do what matters most to you.

• Give back on us – Take time to support the causes you care about with company-sponsored volunteering days.

• Support for growing families – We offer generous parental leave policies to help you transition and thrive.

• Keep learning – Unlock your potential with access to LinkedIn Learning and continuous development resources.

• Stay healthy – Access discounted private health insurance, plus monthly wellbeing allowances, annual flu vaccinations, and skin checks.

• Tools to do your best work – Get a monthly tech allowance to keep your setup sharp, wherever you're working.

• Hybrid flexibility, for real – No set office days, just the freedom to work how and where it makes sense for you.

• A Nearmap subscription – Of course, you’ll get full access to our world-class product.

• Work from overseas – With our Work from Overseas Policy, you can apply to explore places without pausing your career.

• Daily perks – From snacks and drinks to weekly catered lunches in our offices, we keep you fuelled and focused.

Ready to step into your next opportunity?

Join us at Nearmap and be part of a dynamic team where your expertise will fuel our growth and help customers harness the power of world-class geospatial solutions.

Apply now and start your next chapter with Nearmap.

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