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About the Role

This role within the PA Talent team is pivotal to the global Performance and Reward cycle. The Global Performance Appraisal Specialist (GPAS) leads all employees through the entire performance review cycle, maximizing its value. This position acts as the lynchpin, collaborating with HR stakeholders, Capability Stream leaders, GTMs, Functions, and the Performance Appraisal Coordinator (PAC) community to ensure an efficient development mechanism. The GPAS also partners with the HR Reward team to support the year-end process and is key in supporting and implementing changes as the performance approach evolves.

Responsibilities

Lead key activities of the performance cycle: Goal Setting, Mid Year communications/reporting, Promotion – Talent pools/identification, Year end coordination, Partner goals coordination and reporting, Collation of mid year and year end Partner feedback, Supporting Reward with Performance data
Organize, communicate, process, and analyze sensitive data
Schedule and coordinate all performance/promotion reviews
Communicate with senior stakeholders, guiding and advising on performance/promotions processes
Lead and drive the PAC and HRBP community on changes, processes, and timings
Utilize Workday to facilitate the performance approach
Respond to daily questions and queries
Provide ad-hoc reporting
Support the Reward team with the Year End bonus/salary process

Requirements

Enjoy fast-paced project work with a people focus
Combine high energy and enthusiasm with calm reassurance and forensic attention to detail
Thrive under pressure and when collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams
Excel when every day is different and recognized as an SME
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-driven time manager with excellent prioritization
Ability to apply innovative solutions to overcome constraints
Resilient and adaptable, flexible in style
Understanding of performance management, process management, and project management
Evidenced ability to lead others and communicate professionally
High quality writing and drafting skills
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Experience in handling large data sets and using complex Excel formulas (preferable)
Proactive and personable collaboration style that creates a strong and broad network
HR experience within the performance space (preferable)
Ability to undergo background checks and achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard
Meet UK residency requirements (British citizen or resident in the UK for the past 5 years) for roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting

Skills

Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Prioritization
Innovation
Resilience
Adaptability
Performance management
Process management
Project management
Leadership
Professional communication
Writing skills
Drafting skills
Reporting skills
Data handling
Excel (complex formulas)
Collaboration
Workday

Location

UK
Ireland
US
Nordics
Netherlands

Salary/Compensations

Annual performance-based bonus

Benefits

Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve)
Opportunity to buy 5 additional days of annual leave
Generous company pension scheme
Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
Annual performance-based bonus
Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

About the Company

PA believes in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.
The company creates opportunity from complexity by combining strategies, technologies, and innovation.
Teams of interdisciplinary experts use innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to achieve enduring results for clients.
PA has over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists.
Deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.
Operates globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.
Purpose guides work with clients, teams, and communities to deliver insight and impact, solving complex challenges.
Focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, fostering a culture of inclusion and equality.

Equal Opportunity

PA is committed to advancing equality.
Recruits, retains, rewards, and develops people based solely on abilities and contributions.
Does not consider age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other human difference.
Welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
Provides adjustments or accommodations for the recruitment process upon request.