Senior Manager, Regional People Partner in Bognor Regis

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About the Role: We have an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity to join Wiley’s People team as a Senior Manager, Regional People Partner, supporting our UK business with a broader EMEA remit. Reporting to the EMEA People Delivery Lead, you will serve as a trusted partner to regional business leaders - translating people strategies into practical, high-impact solutions. This is a senior individual contributor role that blends strategic advisory with hands-on delivery across the full HR lifecycle.

You’ll manage employee relations across the region, lead change management initiatives, and drive the implementation of people programmes that enhance performance, culture, and employee experience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Business Partnership
  • Partner with local business leaders to understand their priorities and deliver effective HR solutions.
  • Translate regional people strategies into practical applications for the local market.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on all people-related matters.
  • Identify workforce trends and share insights with regional leadership.
  • Ensure close alignment and proactive communication with the broader HRBP community.
• Employee Relations
  • Manage a broad range of employee relations matters primarily across the UK (also small populations in Spain, Netherlands, and South Africa).
  • Coach and guide managers through performance review conversations and processes.
  • Facilitate resolution of workplace conflicts and employee concerns.
  • Conduct fact-finding processes and investigations when required.
  • Ensure compliance with local employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Organisational Effectiveness
  • Implement organisational changes and structure adjustments in partnership with business leaders.
  • Facilitate talent review processes across the region.
  • Partner with the Compensation Partner to support compensation planning and provide strategic insights.
  • Guide effective performance management practices and recommend approaches to enhance team effectiveness.
• People Programme Implementation
  • Drive the execution of HR initiatives and programmes within the region.
  • Ensure consistent application of HR practices across the business.
  • Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to implement programmes locally.
  • Provide feedback on programme effectiveness and promote adoption of self-service HR delivery models.
• Change Management
  • Support the implementation of organisational changes including restructures, reorganisations, redundancies, and TUPE.
  • Coach managers through transitions and help navigate employee concerns.
  • Deliver clear communications about changes, taking local context into account.
  • Identify potential resistance and work with regional leadership on mitigation strategies.
• Culture & Employee Experience
  • Reinforce company culture and values across the region.
  • Implement employee engagement initiatives and act on survey results.
  • Support inclusion and community efforts.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience and model positive workplace behaviours.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in HR, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years of HR experience, including 2-3 years in a Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law; broader European regulatory experience a plus.
• Proven experience managing employee relations and supporting organisational change.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Spanish or German is advantageous.

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Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programming we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

Salary Range: 50,900 GBP to 72,900 GBP