HR Business Partner

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner in Austin, TX, seeking an experienced HR leader to advise executives on talent management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness within a global, matrix environment. You will partner with local HR teams to deliver integrated people solutions, align human capital strategies with business goals, and drive lean initiatives for sustainable results.

A Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of related experience are expected, with strong business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5–7 years of related experience.
• Self-starter who demonstrates accountability for results.
• Sound knowledge of Organization Development, Change Management, and HR practices.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated success in business partnership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with senior management and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management, process management, analytical, and consulting skills.
• Ability to collaborate globally across boundaries, disciplines, and cultures in an evolving matrix environment.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills, with a strong process orientation.
• Technical expertise in at least one HR functional area, with broad knowledge across others and an understanding of HR’s strategic impact on the organization.
• Advanced knowledge of the business segment and Flex business, or the ability to build it quickly.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach business leaders on talent management, including workforce planning, management selection, executive coaching, performance management, retention, succession planning, and change management.
• Partner with local HR teams and Centers of Expertise to develop and deliver integrated people and organization solutions, anticipating talent implications and their impact on the organization.
• Identify issues and opportunities to close organizational performance gaps, and deploy effective tools and programs that support the strategic vision and goals of the business.
• Support the business in cascading goals to align business and human capital strategies, and ensure effective implementation.
• Partner with business and HR colleagues to develop and deliver an HR strategy that meets business needs.
• Drive efficiency and positive organizational results through lean initiatives and alignment of systems, processes, and structures that encourage the right behaviors and engagement.
• Help the business make informed decisions on people investments to achieve sustainable results.
• Develop and deliver cross-cultural communications and change strategies.
• Plan, implement, and facilitate cyclical HR initiatives such as workforce planning, performance management, rewards planning, training, and succession planning.
• Support HR communications and train managers on new programs, systems, and processes as needed.
• May participate in activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Direct the work of others, set goals, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Build strong internal customer relationships that foster a positive partnership with the business.
• Ensure compliance with all HR-related laws and regulations.

Skills

Talent management

Workforce planning

Executive coaching

Performance management

Change management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

What a typical day looks like:

• Advise and coach business leaders on talent management, including workforce planning, management selection, executive coaching, performance management, retention, succession planning, and change management.
• Partner with local HR teams and Centers of Expertise to develop and deliver integrated people and organization solutions, anticipating talent implications and their impact on the organization.
• Identify issues and opportunities to close organizational performance gaps, and deploy effective tools and programs that support the strategic vision and goals of the business.
• Support the business in cascading goals to align business and human capital strategies, and ensure effective implementation.
• Partner with business and HR colleagues to develop and deliver an HR strategy that meets business needs.
• Drive efficiency and positive organizational results through lean initiatives and alignment of systems, processes, and structures that encourage the right behaviors and engagement.
• Help the business make informed decisions on people investments to achieve sustainable results.
• Develop and deliver cross-cultural communications and change strategies.
• Plan, implement, and facilitate cyclical HR initiatives such as workforce planning, performance management, rewards planning, training, and succession planning.
• Support HR communications and train managers on new programs, systems, and processes as needed.
• May participate in activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Direct the work of others, set goals, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Build strong internal customer relationships that foster a positive partnership with the business.
• Ensure compliance with all HR-related laws and regulations.

What we’re looking to add to our team:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5–7 years of related experience.
• Self-starter who demonstrates accountability for results.
• Sound knowledge of Organization Development, Change Management, and HR practices.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated success in business partnership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with senior management and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management, process management, analytical, and consulting skills.
• Ability to collaborate globally across boundaries, disciplines, and cultures in an evolving matrix environment.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills, with a strong process orientation.
• Technical expertise in at least one HR functional area, with broad knowledge across others and an understanding of HR’s strategic impact on the organization.
• Advanced knowledge of the business segment and Flex business, or the ability to build it quickly.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).