HR Business Partner – Organization Structure Optimization

Aston Carter•Palo Alto, CA

7d•$150 - $180•Hybrid

About The Position

This is not a traditional HRBP role. Client is looking for a strategic HR transformation leader who can evaluate organizational structures, facilitate difficult conversations with leaders, analyze workforce data, and drive executive-level change initiatives. This role is best viewed as a Director-level Strategic HRBP / Organizational Effectiveness Consultant focused on a 12-month Organization Structure Optimization initiative rather than a traditional HR generalist or employee relations position.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Combination of experience and education will be considered.
Eight plus (8+) years experience in similar HR Business Partnering role.
Five plus (5+) years as director-level or higher HRBP to leaders.
Managerial experience required.
Knowledge of broad HR technical competencies and demonstrated leadership competencies is required with a strong sense of personal accountability.
Ability to build deep, credible and influential business partnerships throughout the client groups by demonstrating an understanding of business fundamentals and decision-making processes. Ability to build relationships with senior leaders and a variety of stakeholders to drive organizational change.
Demonstrated ability to use various mechanisms to gather data
Possesses strong analytical skills, active listening, critical thinking skills and interpersonal acumen to analyze and determine appropriate recommendations and their implications.
Thought partner for business leaders on all people strategies within a client group.
Demonstrated organization and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates skill in prioritizing competing work assignments, and timelines.
Excellent presentation skills; strong listening and coaching skills and good oral/written communication.
Proven planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks.
Understands and demonstrates project management skills including successful management of projects from planning phase through completion.

Nice To Haves

Experience with organization development, leadership effectiveness, dynamics of the leadership team and coaching leaders is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build project roadmaps and design systematic assessment processes
Facilitate interviews and working sessions
Partner with SMEs and co-leads to develop restructuring recommendations
Design and lead data collection processes across multiple organizations
Conduct detailed organizational diagnostics on selected functions
Validate and analyze employee data and operating models to aid in the identification of optimization opportunities
Review and compare job descriptions, highlighting opportunities to differentiate work across levels and organizations
Collaborate with HRBPs and executive leaders to ensure team alignment throughout the process
Prepare executive-level deliverables and communications materials
Provide communications and change management support
Deliver administrative support to governance processes