Director, HR Consulting & Strategy

Jackson•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Director Human Resources Consulting and Strategy serves as a partner to management on Human Resource related issues. The Director position is both hands-on and strategic, requiring working knowledge of multiple Human Resource disciplines. This position proactively anticipates HR-related needs and is proactive in communicating business objectives from their respective business units to the HR department in order for HR to deliver solutions that are of value to the business. In addition, they possess a level of business literacy about their respective business units, understands its culture and its key business initiatives.

Requirements

Working knowledge of multiple Human Resource disciplines, compensation practices, performance management, federal and state employment laws, associate and union relations, inclusion programs, organizational effectiveness, talent management, workforce planning and analytics.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of business unit functions, strategic objectives, and goals from an HR and organizational perspective.
Strong background and understanding of associate relations issues, concepts and employment law.
Excellent consulting skills.
Excellent client management and business literacy skills.
Strong conflict management skills.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
Effectively envisions, develops and implements new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues.
Support multiple business units in multiple locations.
Be flexible and available to interact with associates at all levels.
Be self directed and motivated.
Take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.
Ability to work with minimal direction and work independently yet is collaborative within the HR organization.
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field required.
8+ years of Human Resources experience resolving associate relations issues required.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP preferred.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)-HRCI preferred.

Responsibilities

Coaches and provides sound advice and consultation to respective client groups.
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
Manages and resolves complex associate relations issues.
Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
Conducts regular meetings with respective business units.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of associates, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Partners with legal department as needed/required.
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
Able to develop appropriate and effective performance corrective actions and measures.
Works closely with management and associates to improve work relationships, build morale, productivity and retention.
Provides and develops HR Policy guidance and interpretation.
Provides guidance and input in areas such as organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, identification of training needs and individual executive coaching needs, and determining long term and short term staffing and recruiting needs to meet the needs of the business.
Manages the work activities of assigned staff, recommends training and development, completes performance and salary reviews.
Manages vendor services, such as outplacement, and monitors the quality/cost of services provided organization-wide.
Develop, implement and deliver training on a variety of HR topics as needed.
Handle special projects and initiatives including ongoing support of Workday and HR policies.
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.