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Organization:
HR Service Delivery
Job Summary:
Collaborates with leaders and employees to hire, motivate, reward and retain quality staff under minimal guidance. Supports and guides strategic planning and organizational development transitions. Facilitates the Human Resources (HR) needs around hiring, management, training, compensation, and benefits aligned with best practices and organizational consistency. Serves as a resource for managers in maintaining a positive and rewarding work experience for employees. Builds consultative relationships with areas supported, demonstrating the value of HR as a consistent knowledgeable, trusted, go-to resource.
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The ideal candidate is a strategic HR professional who can effectively navigate complex employee and business situations while building strong partnerships across the organization.
Strategic Partnership & Business Acumen
Demonstrated ability to understand business operations and align people strategies with organizational goals and priorities.
Proven experience serving as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing insights and recommendations that support both workforce effectiveness and business outcomes.
Ability to balance employee experience, business needs, organizational priorities, and risk when developing solutions.
Judgment, Problem Solving & Decision Making
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to assess complex situations, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend practical solutions.
Demonstrated sound judgment in navigating situations where policies, precedent, business needs, and employee concerns may not offer clear-cut answers.
Solutions-oriented approach with the ability to present options, implications, and actionable recommendations.
Employee Relations & HR Expertise
Strong foundation in employee relations, including experience independently managing complex workplace issues, investigations, performance concerns, and conflict resolution.
Ability to recognize when legal, compliance, labor relations, or other specialized expertise should be engaged.
Knowledge of HR policies, practices, employment laws, and risk mitigation strategies.
Influence, Communication & Relationship Building
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated credibility and professional presence when consulting with leaders and employees.
Ability to build trusted relationships while maintaining objectivity and sound HR judgment.
Skilled at facilitating difficult conversations and respectfully challenging leaders when necessary.
Adaptability & Organizational Agility
Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments where direction may evolve and solutions are not always clearly defined.
Demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and adaptability in responding to changing priorities, organizational structures, and business needs.
Strong organizational awareness and ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships to move work forward effectively.
Collaboration & Teamwork
Collaborative, low-ego team player who shares information, supports colleagues, and values collective success.
Ability to partner effectively with colleagues across HR Centers of Excellence and business functions to deliver integrated…