Senior HR Business Partner

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an organization in Overland Park and assisting them search for a new Sr. HR Business Partner. This Sr. HR Business Partner will work a hybrid schedule in Overland Park. This person will manage the execution of HR strategies and programs to align with their business strategy for specific business groups within the organization (specifically sales and marketing groups). This Sr. HR Business Partner will also advise executive and senior management and drive cyclical talent processes including promotional/salary increase guidelines, performance management, merit, incentive plans and talent review/workforce planning processes. Also, this Sr. HR Business Partner will partner closely with talent acquisition to shape and execute staffing strategies for critical roles. Experience in the life sciences industry is preferred, but more importantly, a Sr. HR Business Partner who has supported sales and marketing groups within a matrixed organization. This position is a hybrid role, and would require residence in Kansas City in order to be on-site three days a week in their office.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements solutions for the organization in support of business objectives with a focus on the human element.

• Act as a trusted advisor and business partner.

• Engage business leaders in order to understand the key issues and associated demands to meet both present and future challenges.

• Partner with local and corporate support functions, including Finance, Legal, IT to ensure compliance and alignment with strong support to the business.

• Works closely with local and global HR specialists on relevant topics. Serves as an active member of the global HR team and participates in global projects as needed

• Develop and execute staffing strategies for a wide variety of positions in partnership with the organizations’ Talent Acquisition team.

• Assist leaders with the development of workforce planning, recruitment strategy, interviewing and selection.

• Facilitate the succession planning and people review processes at a local level. Drive the implementation of development plans to increase the bench strength for key roles within the organization.

• Proactively monitor business needs to recommend organizational changes when appropriate. Ensure that structural change is effectively managed.

• Partner with HR Director as well as local and global Compensation and Benefits subject matter experts to administer compensation programs including but not limited to the annual salary planning and bonus processes.

• Make appropriate compensation recommendations considering internal equity and market data.

• Identify training and professional development gaps. Work with global functions and/or HR Director to implement or coordinate as appropriate to upgrade managerial and individual contributor capabilities.

• Assist the management team in establishing a culture of motivation to learn, grow and perform.

• Participate in the development of a site training strategy to ensure that all employees are trained to effectively perform their work. Monitor progress against that strategy.

• Drive a performance-based culture. Support the annual development and performance management processes.

• Model organization’s core values in day-to-day activities. Lead processes to identify, articulate and reinforce those values and behavioral expectations.

• Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer/employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale, which includes coordination of response to employee relations concerns, conducting investigations, coaching managers through the disciplinary process and ensuring a consistent approach to employee concerns.

• Counsel managers with respect to employee relations matters in compliance with local, state and federal law.

• Earn trust at all levels of the organization.

• Maintains current knowledge of HR policies, programs, industry trends and local, state and federal employment law and proactively addresses gaps to ensure organization’s ongoing compliance.

• Partner with HR Director to develop and implement local HR policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

• 10+ years’ HR experience at the strategic level.

• Life Sciences industry experience is preferred, but not required.

• Experience supporting sales and marketing groups within a matrixed organization is highly, preferred

• Global HR experience is required within a matrixed organization.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successfully on strategic initiatives as well as tactical actions that drive high performance in organization where flexibility and adaptability are crucial.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects from conception to completion in a fast-paced, global, team environment and understanding with a P&L orientation.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision and develop effective working relationships with people from diverse demographic and cultural backgrounds.

• Ability to work across multiple levels of an organizational and both lead and work within teams.

• Strong working knowledge of employment law.

Pay Details: $140,000.00 to $180,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Michael Wilson

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