The Escode Division
Escode, a global leader in software escrow solutions and part of NCC Group, is dedicated to protecting businesses from unforeseen disruptions. We ensure that business-critical software applications and source code are safe, secure, and always available. As a trusted intermediary for some of the world’s best-known brands, we safeguard access to vital code and digital assets, ensuring business continuity and the protection of software investments.
With over 40 years of experience, Escode pioneered the software escrow category in 1988, recognizing the growing technology dependence of businesses and the need for a safety mechanism. We are proud to set industry standards and shape its direction, providing unparalleled expertise and reliability. Learn more about Escode: https://www.escode.com/
The Opportunity
You will partner with leaders across multiple regions and be responsible for aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving organisational effectiveness, and ensuring a consistent employee experience globally.
You will coach and empower managers to lead with confidence, lead initiatives in talent management, workforce planning, and employee relations fostering a culture of high performance.
Key Accountabilities
- Partner with global leadership to provide strategic and operational HR guidance.
- Develop people plans aligned with business needs and future capability requirements.
- Lead organisational design, change management, and workforce planning initiatives across regions.
- Use HR analytics and market insights to influence decisions.
- Champion global diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.
- Manage complex, multi‑jurisdiction employee relations cases and ensure global compliance.
- Support performance management, coaching leaders on effective feedback and development.
- Oversee global compensation and benefits alignment with the People Director.
- Maintain compliant, consistent HR policies and governance.
- Drive talent, succession planning, and long‑term workforce strategies.
- Deliver initiatives that enhance colleague experience, engagement, culture, and retention.
- Ensure effective implementation of cyclical HR processes.
- Identify training needs and partner with Talent Development to design and embed L&D programmes.
- Provide credible counsel on people‑related risks and governance.
- Stay ahead of HR trends, legislation, and best practices.
- Continuously improve HR processes, policies, and colleague experience.
Functional and technical skills
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience across talent management, organisation design, change, performance management, and employee relations.
- Strong employee relations expertise, including managing complex multi‑country cases.
- Excellent understanding of global employment laws and regulatory environments.
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
- Proficient in HRIS systems with a data‑driven approach to decision-making.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to navigate ambiguity and lead through change in fast-paced environments.
- High cultural awareness and sensitivity in global contexts.
- Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and business acumen.
- Experience working in international markets (Europe, APAC, North America) highly desirable.
About your application
We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.
If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.