Partners with business/functional leaders at the mid to senior level to influence the design and execution of the business strategy by providing consultative support and leadership. Translates the business plan into talent and organizational plans and drives for results by building organizational capability and performance. Liaisons with HR Centers of Excellence and Service Center to ensure optimal HR collaboration and service levels to clients. This role supports a Commercial Sales client group that covers 26 states across the Midwest and Southwest United States, where hub locations exist in Dallas, Wood Dale (IL), and Lenexa (KS).

Business Relationships  

Builds relationships with mid to senior level clients. Is a trusted and credible partner who anticipates needs and proactively recommends solutions Serves as an active member of the leadership team in assigned business/function and is able to influence and challenge others at this level  Has a solid understanding of current and future business trends, both internal and external  Serves as a coach providing guidance and consultation to leadership  

 Strategy & Planning  

Consults with leaders to develop and execute business strategy to build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and process.  Provides strategic direction and influences at all levels in order to drive implementation of the strategy  Translates the business plan into talent and organizational plan (e.g. in conjunction with the HR Director (HRBP), contributes to the People Strategy for assigned business to include: organizational re-design, strategic workforce planning, total rewards solutions, succession planning and talent management, organizational development and employee engagement of workforce)  Optimizes transformational change efforts by providing consulting support, guidance and a framework for leading and managing change  Responsible for succession planning / pipeline to ensure leadership talent in support the business strategy  Partners with and influences HR Centers of Excellence and HR Service Center to ensure the business is receiving optimal service and value added programs that are aligned with business strategy.  Use outcome based metrics supplied by HR Service Center to identify trends and influence the business  

 Business Based Outcomes  

Ensures strong leadership teams in place and plays a key role in recruiting senior level talent  Drives toward strong organizational performance as evidenced by business measures such as productivity, quality and service  Drives toward optimal culture that facilitates employees’ success. This includes Engagement, Diversity & InclusionDrives for high performance work environment that makes the organization a great place to work and delivers results  

Required Work Experience:  

8-10 years exempt level Human Resources experience, with at least 5 years as an HR Business Partner 

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
Master’s Degree

Knowledge:  

Proficiency in MS Office products and HR systems  Understanding of state and federal labor laws and regulations  

Skills:  

Strong project and process management skills  Strong Analytical Skills  Highly developed and effective leadership and strategic influencing skills  Ability to work effectively with mid-level to senior members of the organization  Business acumen  Strategic agility  Drive for results  Decision quality  Managerial courage  Organizational savvy  Dealing with ambiguity 

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