Sr. People Partner - Cision Ltd.

Chicago, Illinois, USA People Team Regular hybrid

Cision employs the brightest, most passionate people in the tech industry. We’d love for you to join our growing team! We invest in our people through training and professional development while supporting you along the way—all so you can meet your career goals. To us, the most important measure of our success is yours.

Cision is looking for a Senior People Partner Lead to join our dynamic and evolving People team!

What you'll do

• Build strong relationships with managers and staff to deliver comprehensive HR processes and guidance globally.
• Lead initiatives to identify key drivers of engagement and reduce attrition.
• Stay up-to-date with HR legislation relevant to your geographic remit, and develop strategies to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Foster a strong network with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Support career development by identifying opportunities for growth and creating succession plans.
• Drive global People Team priorities such as onboarding, professional development, leadership coaching, performance reviews, and engagement surveys.
• Manage organizational changes, including employee promotions and approval requests.
• Develop and implement high-impact people strategies to enhance business effectiveness across functions.
• Promote a culture of accountability and performance.
• Act as a change agent, supporting transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with global People teams to align on strategies and objectives.

What you have

• 5+ Years of Progressive HR Experience: Ideally within technical, PR, or communication-focused organizations.
• Must be based in Chicago and available to attend the office regularly.
• Proven Partnership Skills: You excel at building strong partnerships and providing strategic HR advice across all levels and departments.
• Strategic Contributor: You have experience influencing organizational strategy and contributing to key business decisions.
• In-Depth Knowledge of Labor Laws: Expertise in local labor and employment laws, with global exposure being a plus.
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity: You actively promote diversity and inclusion, with a solid understanding of equal opportunities.
• Commercial Acumen & Analytical Skills: You possess strong business insight and analytical skills to develop and implement effective HR solutions.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Your voice will be key to success in this role, as you’ll need to articulate ideas and influence decisions effectively.
• Highly Organized with Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills are essential.
• Strong Presentation Skills: You’re confident presenting to senior leadership and decision-makers, with the ability to engage and persuade.
• Results-Oriented and Service-Minded: You have a proven track record of building credibility and trust with business leaders, driving initiatives, and delivering results.
• Adaptable & Agile: You excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously, adjusting to changing priorities, and maintaining a calm, confident demeanor in fast-paced environments.