Senior Manager, Regional People Partner

Wiley Global Technology • Hoboken, NJ

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Regional People Partner serves as a dedicated Regional People Partner for the US and Canada, reporting to the Americas People Delivery and Colleague Relations Director. This position is expected to lead and execute People strategy to support and enable local business strategy, performance, and operations. This role is pivotal in enabling business growth and serves as a bridge between local needs and global strategic plans from the People Organization perspective. This includes executing established People programs while adapting approaches to meet specific US and Canada market needs. The incumbent is responsible for strengthening the US and Canada people function, ensuring regional alignment with corporate goals and People Org objectives, and fostering a culture of excellence. As a Senior Manager level position, this role requires a skilled HR professional who can independently drive initiatives while collaborating effectively across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field.
• 6+ yrs of progressive experience within a Human Resources function, 2-3 years business partner experience strongly preferred and legal background a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations management
• Track record of successfully partnering with business managers on HR matters
• Strong understanding of US employment laws, HR practices, and regulatory requirements, Canada experience a plus
• Effective consultation, coaching, and influencing skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities
• Ability to think critically and strategically about HR/People issues and their impact on the business
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex HR/People requirements
• Experience leading change initiatives and managing organizational transformation

Nice To Haves

• Canada experience a plus
• legal background a plus

Responsibilities

• Business Partnership: Partner with US and Canada business leaders to understand their priorities and implement effective HR solutions
• Translate regional and global people strategies into practical applications for the US and Canada markets
• Provide HR expertise to support business initiatives and operational needs
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on people-related matters
• Identify workforce trends and share insights with regional leadership
• Colleague Relations: Facilitate organizational change and development initiatives to support business strategy execution in the US and Canada
• Guide managers through appropriate responses to workplace situations
• Facilitate resolution of workplace conflicts and colleague concerns
• Conduct fact-finding processes and basic investigations when needed, with direction and guidance from the Colleague Relations team
• Guide effective performance management practices with direction and guidance from the Colleague Relations team
• Ensure compliance with US and Canada employment laws, regulations, and Wiley policies.
• Organizational Excellence: Partner with COEs to develop and implement practices, policies, and procedures to mitigate people-related risks
• Partner with business leaders to address workforce challenges using established frameworks
• Assist in facilitation of US and Canada talent review processes
• Support business leaders with implementing organizational changes and structure adjustments, including recommending approaches to enhance team effectiveness and collaboration
• Ensure smooth execution during restructurings or other significant organizational changes, including delivering clear communication about changes, with consideration for local context
• Culture & Colleague Experience Reinforce company culture and values
• Implement colleague engagement initiatives to enhance morale, productivity, and retention, and act on survey results
• Model positive workplace behaviors that align with organizational values
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, managers, and stakeholders to foster a positive and inclusive work environment
• Partner with People Org COEs to assist in designing and implementing people programs that align with global standards and local market practices
• People Program Implementation Drive the execution of both global & local HR initiatives and programs in the US and Canada
• Ensure consistent application of HR practices across the US and Canada
• Provide feedback on program effectiveness and suggest practical improvements
• Promote adoption of self-service HR delivery models
• Identify potential resistance and work with People COEs and regional leadership on mitigation strategies

Benefits

• We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility.
• Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees.
• We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.
• We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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