12/17/2021
Experience level: Mid-senior
Experience required: 8 Years
Education level: Bachelor’s degree Job
No Visa : Only US citizens and Green card holders
This role is onsite from Day 1. Company is looking for only local candidates in the New York Area.
Overview:
The People & Culture Sr. Business Partner is a key position within our client's People and Culture team, providing direct client support to companies Digital teams, specifically the Global Technology Engineering team. The position will partner with leadership in providing solutions to employee-related matters, maintaining a balance between being a strategic business partner and employee champion. This position will continuously review, challenge the status quo and develop initiatives that ensure company remains an employer of choice. This position is located in New York, NY with some light travel.
Responsibilities:
Partner with the Global business leader and People & Culture team to execute against the people strategy in line with the business goals. Understand the business and the top priorities to execute against the people strategy in line with the business goals.
Actively contribute to the business strategy; provide People & Culture expertise and influence to the management team. Proactively provide creative and engaging solutions to motivate employees at different career points (ie: early career, management, leadership) Serve as People & Culture advisor, coach and partner to the management team. Maintain a positive work environment through effective employee relations practices
Coach managers to pro-actively manage employees (e.g. performance and attendance) and provide advice to resolve grievance and disciplinary issues
Support managers and employees in matters related to career development, staffing initiatives, employee relations, workplace ethics and performance management.
Influence and shape the change agenda, including organization and structural changes; identify obstacles and develop strategies to overcome them.
Develop strong working relationships and work closely with all People & Culture specialist functions to provide ‘seamless’ support and guidance to the business including: Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, P & C Ops, Compensation & Benefits
Partner with Companies LifeWorks team to implement and develop programs and opportunities that enhance the reputation of Company as an employer of choice.
Identify skills gaps through effective resource planning and provide up-skilling processes to bridge these gaps
Lead and develop People & Culture projects across the business
Contribute as a team member on broader People & Culture projects across the business
Proactively review on an ongoing basis all People & Culture policies and processes; with a view to improve efficiency and effectiveness within legal framework.
Continually strive to provide ‘best practice’ HR advice and support, through information sharing internally and external benchmarking
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience. 8 years’ experience of progressive, professional HR experience
Experience influencing and working at a global level. Ability to proactive create and implement programs to drive employee engagement. Experience working in media or digital
Proven experience in conflict resolution and organizational management practices within a sophisticated, matrixed environment. A track record of establishing good alliances with all levels of management while retaining independence of thought
Proven record in forging strong relationships with the ability to persuade, negotiate and communicate effectively
Working knowledge of compensation and benefits practices. Experience in working with a culturally diverse workforce. Knowledge of national, state and local Employee and Labor Relations practices, laws and regulations. Experience working in technology a plus. HR certification a plus
Experience with an HR information system, preferably SuccessFactors
Project management and process improvement experience a plus