Director Human Resources Business Partner

Job description

Director Human Resources Business Partner **Key Responsibilities :** - Partner with business leaders to define and execute HR strategies that support growth, culture, transformation, and future - workforce needs. - Collaborate with leaders, Talent Acquisition and other Centers of Expertise (COEs) to forecast talent needs, develop workforce plans, and implement scalable solutions. - Act as a cultural ambassador, embedding company values through onboarding programs, leadership development, and engagement programs. - Drive initiatives that enhance the associate experience and build a strong employer brand. - Lead organizational change efforts, including digital adoption, new ways of working, and process improvements. - Serve as a trusted advisor on complex associate and business matters, ensuring compliance with labor laws and ethical standards. - Partner with Talent Management to localize leadership programs, succession planning, and performance frameworks. - Lead and leverage HR analytics, market intelligence, and other data to provide insights and inform talent, compensation, engagement, culture, and other organizational strategies. - Work closely and partner with global HR teams and COEs (Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Associate Relations) to ensure alignment and flawless execution of programs, policies, initiatives, or investigative matters. - Lead or co-lead strategic HR projects such as development, inclusion programs, and transformation initiatives. - Lead in-housing/rebadging exercises partnering with other COE’s, maintaining a cadence with Build, Operate, Transform, and - Transfer (BOTT) partners/vendors as part of ongoing relationship and future transitions to Nationwide. - Lead, coach and mentor more junior HR members. - May perform other responsibilities as assigned. **Qualifications & Experience** **Education:** - Master of Business Administration degree or equivalent in human resources, business administration or related field. **Experience:** - Ten or more years of years of Human Resources with significant experience an HR business partner in a global capability center. Strongly - prefer experience in multiple HR technical areas and leading others in a greenfield operation, or multi-national corporate start up that scaled fast both organically & inorganically. Technical Skills: - HRIS Platforms (e.g., Workday). - AI-driven tools and analytics platforms. - Data analysis and reporting: Ability to interpret KPIs, SLAs, and metrics for workforce planning, insights and influence, and decision-making. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel for analytics, PowerPoint for presentations). - Strong understanding of employment laws and compliance. **Soft Skills & Attributes:** - Strategic thinking: Ability to align human capital strategies with business growth and future workforce needs. - Influencing and consulting skills: Comfortable advising senior leadership and shaping decisions. - Collaboration: Strong skills to partner with global HR, COEs, and business leaders. - Relationship building: Strong interpersonal skills to maintain trust with internal stakeholders and external partners. - Change leadership: Agile, nimble, and can driving adoption of new processes, technologies, and other changes. - Communication excellence: Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication. - Problem-solving and adaptability: Ability to pivot strategies based on market trends and business priorities. - Team leadership: Coaching, Inspiring, mentoring, leading by example, and developing a high-performing team