Corporate Human Resources/People Team Business Partner

Wawa, Inc.

10d

About The Position

The People Team Business Partner (PTBP) - Corporate provides strategic consulting to Management Committee leaders and their leadership teams, integrating human capital strategy with business strategy. The role partners with leaders to define departmental people strategies and is accountable for the results of their execution. The PTBP serves as a dedicated strategic partner and student of the business, translating business knowledge into people strategies and actions. The position is accountable for the organizational health of partner departments and considers departmental, company, and People Team needs. It also helps architect organizations by advising on department structure, work design, leadership growth, and the development of an engaged and productive culture. The role represents an integrated People function to the business; coaches leaders; develops and delivers talent, workforce, and organizational strategies; uses people data and metrics to identify issues and recommend initiatives; and collaborates with People Team functional areas to deliver solutions. Wawa is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for applicants upon request, consistent with applicable law.

Requirements

10+ years of business experience in Human Resources, Organization Effectiveness, or another related field preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
Previous experience managing the business/HR relationship and partnership.
Working knowledge of key HR skill areas and using HR levers to drive business performance.
Demonstrated experience in workforce planning and organization design.
Working knowledge of employment law and its practical application.
Thought leadership and credible influencing skills, including the ability to act as a trusted strategic advisor and facilitate collaboration and alignment.
Ability to leverage People data to create effective strategies.
Ability to develop broad Wawa business acumen and detailed understanding of the department’s business and its touchpoints with other units.
Demonstrated coaching and consulting skills.
High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate and manage change.
Self-motivated, with an action- and results-delivery orientation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business.
Excellent talent-building and leadership-coaching skills.
Ability to inspire and motivate others.
Ability to create and leverage internal and external networks.
Ability to work with little or no supervision and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training and/or a degree in a related field is a plus.
Experience working in and driving an Agile/Matrix/Innovative environment is highly preferred.
10+ years of business experience in Human Resources, Organization Effectiveness, or another related field is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Represent a holistic and integrated People function to the business in collaboration with the People Leadership Team and functional areas.
Coach and guide leaders, support the prioritization and delivery of an engaging associate experience, and facilitate ILS/OCS/360 surveys and review results with leaders.
Architect departmental People Strategies, drive solutions, guide allocation of People initiatives, and consult on and facilitate talent management processes such as strategy, growth, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
Advise leaders on key talent development opportunities, including job rotations, mentoring, special educational experiences, and coaching; ensure customized development strategies and plans are executed and monitored.
Collaborate with management to plan, implement, and monitor workforce plans that meet business needs and organizational strategy.
Monitor Talent Management system operations and objectives against workforce plan execution to ensure alignment with corporate goals, values, and competencies.
Regularly review organizational structures and assist with planning, developing, and implementing new or updated structures aligned with business goals and organizational effectiveness.
Advise and counsel leaders, provide strategic insights, and ensure business initiatives consider culture, talent, and people perspectives; influence or challenge perspectives as appropriate.
Provide initial diagnostic advice to business leaders and engage People Team functional areas when needed.
Communicate business-area perspectives to the People Leadership Team and functional areas to inform strategy and priorities.
Use relevant indicators and People Team metrics to identify people issues and recommend appropriate initiatives.
Review engagement survey information, identify issues, and develop solutions to advance manager training and associate engagement.
Prioritize solutions that provide the greatest business benefit and partner with People Team functional leads and delivery resources to deliver support.
Understand business-unit changes and consult on tools that advance organizational development, including career frameworks, organization design, and change management.