Principal/Sr. Principal Human Resources Business Partner

Principal/Sr. Principal Human Resources Business Partner

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required plus 5 + years of experience in HR – OR – 5 + years of experience with a Master’s degree in related field. An additional four years of human resources experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Understanding and application of HR principles, concepts, policies and practices.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to support cross-functional projects to completion including organizing, planning, scheduling and following up on project related items.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Consult and assist in the implementation of HR strategy, programs and policies across multiple client groups; including talent identification, performance management, employee relations, compensation, reward and recognition, succession planning, organization and staff development, leadership/bench strength development, staffing, EEO and other areas within the HR body of knowledge.
• Diagnose organizational needs and develop practical, creative/innovative, data-driven solutions to increase team and organizational performance and advance the business strategy.
• Ensure solutions are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Organize, prioritize, plan, schedule, and execute Business Unit/Division/Sector/Corporate HR projects and initiatives.
• Establishing an intimate understanding of the business, building and expanding relationships with client leadership teams, and creating close partnerships across HR, centers of excellence (COE’s), finance, and P&L organizations.
• Supporting and partnering with HR colleagues in operations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, diversity and inclusion and organizational effectiveness to support talent strategies.
• Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and developing solutions in partnership with division and matrix leadership, COE and functional HR business leadership.
• Advising leadership on new ideas and winning practices in the areas of assessment, development, compensation, organizational effectiveness, strategy, on-boarding, change management and communications.
• Analyzing and concisely presenting information to the management team to enable business growth and sound decision making.
• Providing business insight through data analysis, research and benchmarking.
• Playing a key change leadership role in the company’s transformation by reinforcing a culture of growth, innovation and calculated risk taking through the application of human capital strategy, tools and processes.
• Supporting and enabling leaders to make informed decisions about talent and holding their organizations accountable for business results.
• Project managing multiple HR projects to include: planning, organizing, implementing, and completing the projects simultaneously on topics within various HR work streams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on complex duties in a high-impact, time sensitive environment.
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and technology, with preferred applications experience in Workday and Saba Learning Exchange (LX).
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust direction when needed.
• Leadership coaching skills and knowledge of human and adult learning principles a plus.
• Experience in proactive HR assessment, diagnosis and solutioning of business challenges.
• Ability to navigate cultural and business nuances/sensitivities to promote top performance, employee engagement and inclusion.
• Current Secret security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.