Senior Director, People Partnerships

Inovalon

3d•$180,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, People Partnerships serves as a senior strategic People partner to executives and business leaders, translating business priorities into effective people and organizational strategies. This role partners closely with leaders and the broader People team to support workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, performance, change initiatives, and overall organizational effectiveness. The Senior Director will also play a key role in strengthening and evolving the People Business Partner (PBP) model by assessing current practices, identifying opportunities for greater consistency and strategic impact, and helping establish clear standards for how PBPs partner with the business.

Requirements

Expert business knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area(s)
Advanced leadership skills
Able to apply relevant principles, concepts, and technologies in the execution of responsibilities
Minimum 15+ years of professional experience within a strategic, senior human resources capacity, including 8+ years of management experience
Strong understanding of change management and process excellence principles; application of these principles to solve complex business problems
Analytically driven; fluent with data-driven analysis and performance metrics, including data visualization
Broad business and financial understanding and the ability to apply it to human capital implications
Ability to think strategically, synthesize business data, and develop innovative and holistic HR solutions that are forward-thinking and growth-oriented
Proven collaboration skills with the ability to gain consensus through personal influence
Demonstrated ability to invite diverse perspectives, promote an inclusive work environment, and support workforce diversity
Bachelor's degree in Arts/Sciences (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent education/experience
PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior strategic People partner to assigned executives and business leaders, providing guidance on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent strategy, performance, and employee matters
Build strong relationships with senior leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into practical people strategies that support organizational goals
Partner closely with the People Business Partner team to drive consistency in how HR programs, processes, and practices are delivered across the organization
Identify opportunities to elevate the PBP model from primarily transactional support to proactive, strategic business partnership
Establish clear expectations, standards, and best practices for effective People Business Partner support, including executive partnership, organizational design, talent planning, workforce insights, and change management
Assess the current People Business Partner operating model, including roles, responsibilities, capabilities, business alignment, capacity, and opportunities to strengthen the function
Support organizational design, restructuring, workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews, and other key business transformation initiatives
Use workforce data and people insights to identify trends, organizational risks, talent needs, and opportunities, translating findings into actionable recommendations for leaders
Anticipate factors that could influence strategies and the Company's position in the market
Partner across People Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, People Operations, and Learning & Development, to ensure coordinated solutions and a consistent employee and leader experience
Influence policymaking and strategy through effective communication and persuasion
Partner with the executive leadership team to provide cohesive direction toward company goals
Coach and influence leaders on organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, performance, accountability, and talent decisions
Help strengthen PBP capabilities through coaching, knowledge sharing, tools, and frameworks
Proactively identify, propose, lead, and implement key human resources initiatives which address the existing and emergent business needs for the Company
Oversee the ongoing management of employee relations, communications, and retention to promote positive employer-employee relationships and a high level of employee morale
Oversee and enhance the ongoing monitoring, evaluating, and counseling of employee performance
Work with the Talent Management and Development team to guide the talent and development strategies for the Company
Lead and support the development, coordination, and monitoring of compliance with corporate human resource policies and procedures for the Company
Proactively develop and implement new practices and policies as the organization grows and faces new business challenges
Oversee employee terminations, exit interviews and handle all necessary termination paperwork
Assist management, compliance and legal counsel to identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting the human resources function (e.g., OSHA, EEO, TEFRA, ERISA, Wage & Hour), and monitor exposure of the Company to such regulations
Work closely with HR colleagues to improve and enhance HR operations and focus on becoming a best-in-class HR organization
Collaborate with leadership to assess risk and act as a key business advisor on HR and related matters
Successfully influence and manage key stakeholders and drive results in a collaborative environment with individuals from associate levels to leadership team members
Such other duties as may be assigned by the Employer from time to time
Maintain compliance with Inovalon's policies, procedures and mission statement
Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon's Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position
Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the Employer