Manager People & Culture Business Partner

Mattel • East Aurora, NY

10h

About The Position

The People & Culture Business Partner (P&CBP) partners closely with business and functional leaders to drive talent development, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and change management. This role has end-to-end accountability for all People & Culture activities and plays a critical role in shaping a strong, inclusive, and high-performance culture aligned with business priorities and local needs.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including business partner or site leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in talent development, organizational design, employee relations, and change management.
• Strong business acumen with a people-centered mindset.
• Credible leadership presence and sound judgment.
• Ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs.
• Change leadership and stakeholder management.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to site leaders on people strategy, workforce planning, and organizational design.
• Translate business strategy into people initiatives that support growth, capability building, and operational excellence.
• Lead and support change management initiatives related to organizational transformation, growth, or restructuring.
• Lead talent management processes including development planning, succession planning, and performance management.
• Partner with leaders to assess organizational capability and design structures, roles, and workflows that enable effectiveness and agility.
• Support leadership development and coach leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Lead employee relations ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices.
• Provide guidance on workplace investigations, performance issues, accommodations, and conflict resolution.
• Champion employee experience, engagement, and well-being, aligned with both enterprise and local needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed