Senior HR Lead & HR Business Partner

At WithSecure™, we protect businesses all over the world. Our SaaS solutions safeguard against modern cyber threats, and our innovative Co-security approach reflects our belief that true protection requires collaboration and shared expertise. No one can solve every cyber security problem alone. Our vision is to become Europe’s flagship in cyber security. Every day, our talented teams work to prevent cyber extortion, secure critical infrastructure, and prevent misuse of sensitive data. At WithSecure, it’s our people who make us exceptional – a diverse community that values passion, purpose, and a commitment to workplace well-being. If you’re ready to make an impact with a company that’s transforming cybersecurity, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on HR expertise with business partnering to deliver value across the organization. Acting as a connector between HR and business leaders, you will help shape the people strategy and be an enabler for organizational change.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in the full spectrum of HR activities, with demonstrated experience in M&A integration, organizational change management as well as digital and automation transformation projects

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR business partner to leaders, building strong relationships and providing guidance on people strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive change management initiatives, equipping leaders and employees with the tools and support needed to navigate transformation.
• Partner with senior leadership to deliver digital, automation transformation projects, including HR systems enhancements, process redesign, and the adoption of AI technologies.
• Support and advise managers on complex employee relations, performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Use HR data and insights to shape decision-making and measure the impact of HR initiatives.
• Collaborate with Head of Talent management for creation and delivery of learning & development programs aligned to business needs, employee growth, and future capability requirements.
• Lead HR workstreams in any potential M&A activities, including due diligence, organizational design, day one readiness and integration planning.
• Champion employee engagement and culture, fostering an environment of collaboration, trust, and high performance.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with legal requirements and aligned to business objectives.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including a proven track record in business partnering roles.
• Experience leading HR components of M&A and post-merger integration, day one readiness.
• Demonstrated success in change management and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Excellent problem-solving ability, resilience, and adaptability in fast-changing environments.
• Deep knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and compliance standards.
• Experience embedding Agile practices into People and Talent ways of working, enabling cross-functional collaboration, faster talent initiatives, and adaptive people strategies that align with evolving business needs.