Associate Director - HR Business Partner

Chs; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and life insurance

Pension / Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off and leave policies

Hybrid work model: 3 days onsite, 2 on

Job summary

Chs in Seattle is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to translate business needs into people strategies and lead HR programs.

This role focuses on leadership development, analytics, employee relations, compliance, and collaboration with global teams in a hybrid work model. You will help shape culture, manage change, and support talent reviews and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 6+ years as HRBP or similar.
• Experience building relationships across the HR function globally.
• Experience working with international managers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify business challenges and translate them into people strategies.
• Develop leadership capability through coaching and mentoring leaders.
• Drive analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Implement HR programs aligning with business strategy and objectives.
• Manage employee relations, ensuring a positive workplace culture and compliance.
• Lead performance management and annual reviews, including development plans.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments for coordinated initiatives.
• Support organizational change and talent reviews, succession planning.
• Promote engagement and an inclusive workplace aligned with company values.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location.
• Pension / Retirement benefits.
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed.
• Flexible/hybrid model: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

Responsibilities

• Identify business challenges or needs and translate them into business-focused people strategies that contribute to success.
• Develop and grow leadership capability and effectiveness through challenging, coaching and mentoring leaders on business and people issues.
• Drive the development and use of analytics to support data-driven business decision-making and outcomes.
• Implement and promote HR programs and practices that align with DTCC business strategy, vision and objectives.
• Employee Relations: Managing employee relations issues, conflict resolution, ensuring a positive workplace culture, and legal compliance.
• Performance Management: Lead performance management and year-end planning including communications, compensation reviews, promotion requests, performance reviews and the development of action plans. Coach leaders to effectively identify and resolve employee relations and performance management issues.
• HR Compliance: Ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with assigned business and other areas of HR and other department stakeholders to ensure coordination and consistency.
• Change Management: Assist in organizational change initiatives and ensuring smooth transitions.
• Employee Engagement: Foster engagement and satisfaction through HR programs and initiatives; create an inclusive workplace aligned with DTCC values.
• People & Organization Development: Implement organizational development and change initiatives (HR technology, talent management, etc.) and participate in talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, organization design, employee development and learning, onboarding, recruiting and retention.
• HR Reporting: Utilize metrics and reporting regarding HR programs to drive understanding of organizational health.
• Separation Management: Conduct exit interviews, analyze trends and develop recommendations.
• Risk Mitigation: Follow procedures, monitor controls, identify key errors, and demonstrate strong ethical behavior.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Experience building relationships across the HR function globally and across the organization.
• Experience working for a global organization and managing international managers and stakeholders across different countries.
• Ability to understand organization structure, job qualifications, compensation practices and related administrative practices.
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines: compensation, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and state employment laws.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent education/training/experience.
• Six or more years of experience as an HR Business Partner, with experience handling employee relations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Note: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to these details.