The Opportunity 

The Manager, Human Resources role is assigned to a specific region for regional HR support and also assigned to an executive level VP of a business unit to operate as the Global HR Business Partner.

This position will be part of a global HR team in a high growth market and will be responsible for establishing a strong regional HR operation to assist in driving forward business objectives. You will work closely on a local, regional, and global scale on various HR implementations and mirror other successful business practices to assist your region’s operational success.

As an HR Manager, you will be a key advisor for strategic business initiatives (i.e., org structure, develop competencies, talent initiatives – retention or finding/developing new talent).

The Job

• Ensure compliance with and develop new policies (as required) and programs for effective management of the people resources for an assigned region and/or function which align with global HR policies or programs. The programs and practices include, but are not limited to, employee relations, supporting and driving talent management initiatives for the business unit, education and career development, DE&I, all while ensuring compliance with all local and country legal standards.
• Work closely to ensure alignment within the existing employee programs e.g., on-boarding, performance management etc. are effectively conducted within your region of accountability.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with all departments and all levels of the associate in the assigned region and Business Unit.
• Work across the organization in a consultative manner to establish plans with leaders, achieve results, establish credibility with the regional leadership team.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to understand priorities and needs to build the talent strategy and recruitment needs for your region.
• Direct and ensure the hiring of the best talent for the business in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Provide guidance through knowledge of the key employment law issues and support clients relating to employee performance.
• Provide immediate fixes to pressing people-related business matters (retention, culture change, poor performance etc.) within the region or assigned business unit. While ensuring a longer-term solution is raised and implemented.
• Develop project plans and budgets quantifying HR value added contributions.
• Conduct investigations relating to compliance and performance issues in accordance with company practice or adhering to local obligations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
• Minimum of ten (10) years of broad-based HR experience required in Human Resources Management that should include generalist duties, benefits, employee relations and training/development.
• Minimum of 3 years managing direct reports
• Thorough knowledge of local and country employment legislation
• Proven experience in being a strategic HR Business Partner with senior leadership of a business unit.
• Experience building effective relationships with all levels of management.
• Effective change management skills and solid experience managing large change in an organization or business unit.
• Proven experience creating sustained solutions to individual employee challenges.
• Experience leading and facilitating cross-functional teams to complete HR projects effectively within defined budget and timeline.
• Maintain a strong sense of integrity, confidence and honesty.
• Manage, coach and mentor junior HR team members to increase their skills and effectiveness in the organizational support provided. Plan and schedule work as needed.
• Thought leader in driving effective change in practices or programs to ensure strong people side of the business for the region and with the assigned business unit.

Desired

• Previously created, implemented and lead DE&I initiatives
• Ability to lead global project teams with cross-functional leaders.
• Experience delivering training in aspects of performance management, talent acquisition and other HR topics