Business Partner Sr. Specialist Advisor

NTT DATA Services•Auburn, AL

About The Position

The Business Partner Sr. Specialist Advisor partners with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives and leads workforce planning, organizational design, and change management. The role advises on global and executive talent acquisition and oversees recruiting and onboarding, including international assignments, compliance, and scalable onboarding processes. The position leads compliance audits and risk assessments, maintains employee handbook and training records, manages global benefits programs, and supports performance management, succession planning, leadership development, recognition, and incentive processes. It also advises on employee relations and investigations, promotes engagement and workplace culture initiatives, and co-chairs diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The role organizes HR communications and events, maintains HRIS data integrity, uses analytics for decision-making, and prepares reports for audits, leadership, and board-level reviews. It monitors global headcounts, staffing plans, and organizational growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including global HR operations.
Knowledge of employment law, labor legislation, and HR best practices across multiple regions.
Advanced proficiency with HRIS platforms, specifically SuccessFactors, and Microsoft Office Suite, including CoPilot.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and strategic problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders.
High level of confidentiality, professional integrity, and business acumen.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR strongly preferred.
Experience in international HR operations, particularly Japan, EMEA, and Mexico.
Experience with global benefits and compliance programs.
Experience coaching and mentoring senior leaders and teams.
Experience driving HR communications, event planning, and organizational change.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and change management initiatives.
Advise on talent acquisition strategies for global and executive roles.
Oversee full-cycle recruiting and onboarding, including international assignments.
Partner with internal talent acquisition teams and external agencies to source talent.
Ensure compliance with global employment regulations and internal policies.
Optimize onboarding processes and documentation for scalability and effectiveness.
Lead compliance audits and risk assessments, including region-specific programs in Japan, EMEA, and Mexico.
Maintain and update the employee handbook and ensure organization-wide acknowledgment and understanding.
Monitor and report on training, certifications, and regulatory compliance.
Manage global benefits programs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Lead open enrollment, benefits communications, and vendor management.
Resolve complex employee inquiries and escalate issues as needed.
Drive performance management cycles, including objective setting, manager training, and succession planning.
Facilitate leadership development, coaching, and mentoring programs.
Coordinate recognition bonuses, annual incentives, and focal planning processes.
Advise on employee relations, conflict resolution, and investigations.
Champion engagement surveys and organizational culture programs, and develop action plans to improve communication, collaboration, and workplace culture.
Co-chair diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Organize and present at All Hands meetings, Town Halls, and executive briefings.
Oversee HR event logistics, policy documentation, and internal communications.
Ensure HRIS data integrity and leverage analytics for strategic decision-making.
Prepare and present HR reports for audits, leadership, and board-level reviews.
Monitor and report on global headcounts, staffing plans, and organizational growth.