Sr. Director, HR Business Partner

Northwestern Mutual; Milwaukee (WI); Sur place; USD 144 000 - 216 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwestern Mutual is seeking an experienced HR leader to partner with the Executive Leadership Team to align HR strategy with business goals and drive large-scale organizational change. You will oversee strategic HR programs, design organization structures, and mentor HR leads across functions.

The role requires a deep understanding of workforce planning, talent management, change management, and leadership development to deliver measurable business outcomes. Milwaukee HQ experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Masters degree preferred for advanced leadership roles.
• Experience in workforce planning, change management, organizational design, talent management, and strategic/operational planning.

Responsabilités

• Align priorities for the ELT member and function and oversee strategic HR work.
• Lead large-scale organizational transformation initiatives with minimal disruption and strong employee engagement.
• Provide strategic consultation on people-related business needs to executives and HR leadership.

Connaissances

Org Design

Change Management

Leading through transformation

Workforce planning

Formation

Bachelor's degree in HR

Master's degree preferred

Description du poste

About the Job

Partners with Executive Leadership Team member and Vice Presidents in the development of organizational/HR strategies to deliver business results related to long term, strategic and high-priority HR topics. Serves as subject matter expert and advisor to ELT member and department Vice Presidents. Works collaboratively across the HR department to ensure all aspects of HR are delivered effectively to the business. Provides leadership and direction of the HR department as member of the HRLT. What You’ll Do Align priorities and work for the ELT member and/or function. Oversee/coordinate the strategic work for the ELT member. Manage the HR Leads in the function being supported. Bring the business/department issues to the HR Department. Member of the HRLT who will help lead the HR Department. Lead complex programs across the organization. Lead and guide large-scale organizational transformation efforts, helping leaders navigate complex change while minimizing disruption and maintaining employee engagement and business performance. Partner with executive leaders to develop and execute change management strategies that build organizational readiness, drive adoption, and sustain desired business outcomes. Serve as a trusted advisor during periods of significant growth or transformation by ensuring effective communication and change leadership throughout the organization. Partner with Business Leadership Teams in the development of org/HR strategies to deliver business results to the departments of org designs, talent management, DI, and leadership development. Strategic consultation to the EO/DH and their leadership teams on the people side of the business. Ensure alignment between the corporate HR strategy and the business strategy to build their employee capabilities to meet business objectives. Provide two-way feedback on business needs to the COE's and the rest of the HR organization. Trusted Business Advisor to Department Leadership Team, Transition Planning, Mentoring, Team Building, Performance Management approach, Succession Planning, etc. Partner with HR Consultants in the day-to-day HR support and effective delivery of HR programs and processes. Ensure business leaders engage HR Consultants into work for the function/department. Engage and consult on escalated issues or issues impacting the department head (political impacts or precedent-setting). Areas of leadership will include: talent acquisition strategy, diversity and inclusion initiatives, organizational design, talent Review and talent management, workforce planning, engagement initiatives (Gallup etc.), change management. Serve as a liaison to corporate HR and for HR initiatives and represents the business perspective on HR design or policy discussions.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

10 years of human resources experience including a Bachelor's degree in HR or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience. Masters Degree preferred. Experience in workforce planning, change management, organizational design, talent management, performance management and strategic and operational planning. Strong business acumen and ability to contribute to the business strategy. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business leaders to develop, implement and sustain HR programs that enable the achievement of business goals. Excellent consultative, interpersonal/influencing skills, including the ability to build rapport, coach and influence at all levels of the organization. Strong problem solving, facilitation and analytical skills.

Skills

• 1. Org Design Adeptly executes the skill and guides others with strong competency. Applies skills in complex situations and makes recommendations for improvement. Guides or advises others in skills and looks ahead and anticipates requirements. Recognized for having strength in this skill.
• 2. Change Management - Serves as a role model, coaches others on skill progression, and identifies external market skill trends. Deep expertise in tools, processes, and methods related to the skill. Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert and considered an internal/external thought leader. Models mastery, coaches, and develops others on the skill.
• 3. Leading through transformation Serves as a role model, coaches others on skill progression, and identifies external market skill trends. Deep expertise in tools, processes, and methods related to the skill. Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert and considered an internal/external thought leader. Models mastery, coaches, and develops others on the skill.
• 4. Workforce planning Serves as a role model, coaches others on skill progression, and identifies external market skill trends. Deep expertise in tools, processes, and methods related to the skill. Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert and considered an internal/external thought leader. Models mastery, coaches, and develops others on the skill.

Compensation

Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $144,000.00 Pay Range - End: $216,000.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $158,400.00 USD - $237,600.00 USD Structure 115: $165,600.00 USD - $248,400.00 USD We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable,

Company Culture

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives. At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual. What started in Milwaukee, WI has grown into 7,000+ home office professionals split across 3 campuses: New York City, Franklin and downtown Milwaukee (HQ) - each one bringing with it its own unique talent and culture. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual as we are growing our digital and tech capabilities and are always on the lookout for bright, tech-savvy candidates.

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.