West Moody

Associate Director

US

With 15 plus years of experience supporting enterprise technology initiatives, West partners with organizations across all industries including manufacturing, energy, retail, higher education, and financial services. He supports hiring programs tied to the implementation, optimization, and evolution of platforms including Workday, Oracle, SAP, and PeopleSoft.

West provides both permanent and contract talent solutions, acting as a trusted advisor to HR, IT, and transformation leaders navigating complex system rollouts and change programs. Known for a consultative, relationship driven approach, he translates business objectives into practical hiring strategies that reduce risk, accelerate delivery, and support long term platform success. He works best with organizations that value partnership, transparency, and deep market expertise.

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The rise of the international HR leader

Posted Oktober 22, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Over the past 18 to 24 months, a distinctive pattern has emerged in senior HR hiring: US-headquartered multinationals are appointing leaders to oversee their international people functions, reporting directly to a US-based CHRO. Often carrying titles such as Head of International HR, HR SVP International or Head of HR EMEA and […]

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Posted Oktober 16, 2026

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Why local market insight matters when hiring HR in the Southwest and M4 Corridor

Posted Oktober 15, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Hiring human resources talent in the Southwest and M4 Corridor requires more than a national job advert and a generic salary benchmark. The region has its own talent pools, sector strengths and expectations around pay, flexibility and progression. For organisations hiring HR professionals in Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Reading and across the […]

How to become an HR business partner: lessons from HR leaders who have been there

Posted Oktober 12, 2026

Contents Share Key insights For many HR professionals, becoming an HR business partner (HRBP) feels like the natural next step in their career. Yet despite being one of the most common aspirations within the people profession, it is often one of the hardest transitions to make. Job descriptions frequently ask for business partnering experience before […]

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Posted Oktober 7, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way organisations attract, hire and develop talent. From generative AI and AI agents to sophisticated AI tools that support everything from resume screening to onboarding, the pace of change continues to accelerate. Yet as technology becomes more embedded in everyday working life, a critical question […]

The convergence of HR technology and HR operations: why professional services firms are rethinking their people infrastructure

Posted September 23, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Across professional services firms, conversations about HR are changing. While HR systems have long been viewed as the technology that sits behind people processes, organisations are increasingly recognising that technology alone is not enough. Instead, firms are focusing on how their systems, processes and people work together to deliver a more […]

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What is the difference between a CHRO and an HR Director in a PE-backed company?

Posted September 22, 2026

Contents Share Key insights One of the questions I am asked most frequently by CEOs, investors and boards is whether they need a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief People Officer (CPO), Head of People or HR Director. The answer, frustratingly, is that it depends. There is no magic headcount threshold at which an organisation […]

Why payroll is becoming one of the Netherlands‘ most in-demand career paths

Posted September 18, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Payroll is gaining attention as a career path, and for good reason. It offers not only competitive compensation but also the satisfaction of playing a vital role in ensuring employees are paid accurately, compliantly and on time. With continuously evolving tax legislation, employment law, reporting requirements and compliance obligations, the demand […]

Why interim HR hiring is gaining momentum in 2026

Posted September 16, 2026

Contents Share Key insights The interim HR market has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Once primarily associated with maternity cover or short-term backfill requirements, interim and contract professionals are now playing a far more strategic role within organisations. As businesses continue to navigate economic uncertainty, evolving employment legislation and organisational change, many are […]

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