Human Resources Business Consultant, Specialist

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsibilities: Partners with business leaders to shape and execute HR strategies that support business objectives. Leads the implementation of HR initiatives and serves as a liaison to HR centers of excellence. Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, advocating for the HR agenda, aligning business practices with global HR programs, and leading workforce planning activities within assigned areas. Applies data and insights to strengthen HR effectiveness, making recommendations on program goals and priorities and delivering reports on key workforce trends and metrics. Partners with leaders in the business to embed and operationalize Vanguard’s Culture Pillars, advising on how they translate into leadership behaviors, people decisions, and team practices, in collaboration with HR specialists and centers of excellence. Provides day-to-day advice and coaching to leaders and crew on Human Resources policies, practices, and procedures, proactively addressing people related needs within aligned business areas. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Five years related work experience, with at least two years Human Resources experience preferred Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience Experience partnering with business leaders in a complex, matrixed organization Demonstrated experience supporting organizational change Ability to apply data and insights to inform decisions Strong consulting, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and guide leaders at multiple levels. Experience working through ambiguity and adjusting support as business needs evolve. Must be able to work EST hours Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience. Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. This website uses "cookies" to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your computer or device. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services. The cookies are stored locally on your computer or mobile device. To accept cookies you can continue browsing as normal. Or you can go to our Privacy Policy to read more information and learn how to change your preferences.

Requirements

• Five years related work experience, with at least two years Human Resources experience preferred
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Experience partnering with business leaders in a complex, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated experience supporting organizational change
• Ability to apply data and insights to inform decisions
• Strong consulting, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and guide leaders at multiple levels.
• Experience working through ambiguity and adjusting support as business needs evolve.
• Must be able to work EST hours

Responsibilities

• Partners with business leaders to shape and execute HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Leads the implementation of HR initiatives and serves as a liaison to HR centers of excellence.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, advocating for the HR agenda, aligning business practices with global HR programs, and leading workforce planning activities within assigned areas.
• Applies data and insights to strengthen HR effectiveness, making recommendations on program goals and priorities and delivering reports on key workforce trends and metrics.
• Partners with leaders in the business to embed and operationalize Vanguard’s Culture Pillars, advising on how they translate into leadership behaviors, people decisions, and team practices, in collaboration with HR specialists and centers of excellence.
• Provides day-to-day advice and coaching to leaders and crew on Human Resources policies, practices, and procedures, proactively addressing people related needs within aligned business areas.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees