Vice President, HR Strategy & Analytics

Our client is a leading global private equity firm with a strong track record of investing across multiple geographies and asset classes. With an established presence across Europe and North America, the firm is recognised for its disciplined investment approach and high-performance culture.

They are seeking a Vice President, HR Strategy & Analytics to join their Private Capital HR team in London. This is a pivotal, high-visibility role positioned at the centre of the HR function, responsible for bringing structure, consistency and analytical rigour to the firm’s most critical people initiatives. The role operates at the intersection of HR strategy, programme management, and operational design, supporting senior leadership with decision-ready insights and ensuring seamless execution across complex, multi-region HR cycles.

This opportunity offers significant scope to shape how a sophisticated, global HR function operates—introducing scalable processes, enhancing analytical capability, and improving delivery across key programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end programme management of core HR cycles, including performance management, reward processes, and HR budget planning, ensuring structured and timely delivery
• Own and manage the annual HR calendar, sequencing initiatives to optimise capacity, mitigate risk, and maintain operational clarity across the team
• Develop and oversee executive and partner-level reporting, producing clear, consistent and decision-ready outputs for senior stakeholders
• Provide analytical support to HR and business strategy discussions, translating data into structured insights, scenarios, and actionable recommendations
• Drive process improvement across HR programmes, identifying opportunities to simplify workflows, standardise delivery, and reduce manual inefficiencies
• Champion the use of automation and tooling to enhance scalability and free up HR Business Partners to focus on strategic priorities
• Define and maintain the HR strategic roadmap, ensuring initiatives are prioritised effectively and progress is transparent across stakeholders

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR strategy, HR operations, people analytics, management consulting, or a similar cross-functional environment
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and delivering high-quality outcomes within structured timelines
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to translate data into clear insights and strategic recommendations for senior audiences
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information succinctly and with impact
• Demonstrated experience in process optimisation and operational improvement within HR or a related function
• Familiarity with AI tools and a proactive approach to leveraging technology to enhance productivity and decision-making

Desirable experience:

• Background in financial services, private equity, or professional services
• Exposure to HR systems, data platforms, or automation tools
• Experience supporting executive governance structures and reporting cycles
• Understanding of HR programme design across performance, reward, or workforce planning