People Leader Partner, NAR (Nashville, TN or Cambridge, MA)

Philips • Nashville, TN

17d • $93,000 - $166,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The People Leader Partner (PLP) is part of a global team responsible for coaching People Leaders and their teams across the North America Region (NAR). The role works closely with their respective People Business Partner to ensure the People Leaders successfully execute workforce strategy, the People Strategy and that their teams have clear accountabilities and capabilities to deliver on their goals and KPI’s in line with global/local policies and guidelines and tools. Engages with local People Partner in case of specific legal limitations or local labor law requirements. Support people leaders in understanding way of working in People Function Operating Model, personally being an advocate and role model. Your role: Partner with People Leaders to ensure organizational capability by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent; provide coaching to enhance leadership effectiveness; enable impactful performance management aligned with global philosophy and local guidelines; role model a culture of impact with care; manage engagement and act on Employee Engagement Survey feedback; and ensure efficient onboarding using global resources. Drive organizational and workforce effectiveness by aligning organizational structures with business needs and workforce plans; optimizing costs through effective position and grade management (CG70 and below); designing people impact assessments and strategies for business transformations; and managing medium‑complex, multi‑business and/or multi‑country environments while applying independent judgment. Ensure compliance, governance, and employee insights by conducting exit interviews for select critical roles and integrating feedback into leadership strategies; ensuring adherence to People Partner guidance, cultural norms, and local regulations; representing business context in union or works council discussions; and coordinating appropriate handoffs for legally sensitive cases such as reorganizations and performance improvement plans.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in People Partnering or similar roles, preferably in a regional or global environment or 3+ years of experience with Master's in areas such as People Management, Change Management, HR Processes or equivalent.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and influence People Leaders, while fostering a culture of high performance and leadership excellence.
• Experience leading organizational change, business transformation, and People Initiatives that deliver measurable impact.
• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, People Management, Change Management, HR Processes or equivalent.
• Excellent communicator with strong strategic influencing skills, able to challenge and guide People Leaders.
• Extensive experience managing complex stakeholder relationships across various geographies, cultures, and businesses.
• Navigate ambiguity and high-complex situations, providing clear guidance and solutions.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, shaping and executing strategies while aligning with the People Business Partner.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment.
• For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Nashville, TN or Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Partner with People Leaders to ensure organizational capability by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent
• Provide coaching to enhance leadership effectiveness
• Enable impactful performance management aligned with global philosophy and local guidelines
• Role model a culture of impact with care
• Manage engagement and act on Employee Engagement Survey feedback
• Ensure efficient onboarding using global resources
• Drive organizational and workforce effectiveness by aligning organizational structures with business needs and workforce plans
• Optimizing costs through effective position and grade management (CG70 and below)
• Designing people impact assessments and strategies for business transformations
• Managing medium‑complex, multi‑business and/or multi‑country environments while applying independent judgment
• Conducting exit interviews for select critical roles and integrating feedback into leadership strategies
• Ensuring adherence to People Partner guidance, cultural norms, and local regulations
• Representing business context in union or works council discussions
• Coordinating appropriate handoffs for legally sensitive cases such as reorganizations and performance improvement plans.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

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