Sr Director HRBP, EEMEA & Canada

Function as an expert on people and organizational issues, as well as a catalyst in delivering HR solutions in order to attract, develop, and retain talent and to support the specific needs of the business groups and overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic thought partner for region or as the lead HR partner with a Executive Leadership Team member to develop and implement human resource strategy to achieve its current and future business objectives. Develop and plan business unit, site, or EW Shared Service function human resources projects and activities with accountability for successful completion of all project deliverables
• Use highly effective consulting skills and principles to advise, influence and partner with leadership on talent strategies and actions to build organizational capabilities and an engaged and high-performing organization
• Lead or partner with COE’s (TA, C&B, TM, ER) to deliver human resource programs for client groups to ensure the organization’s current and future talent requirements are met
• Provide leadership in partnership with COE’s to evaluate the organization’s future workforce needs in order to recommend changes to the HR strategy and adapt existing HR programs to meet these needs.
• Proactively analyze trends and metrics to identify training needs or individual executive coaching needs for assigned client group(s) and partners with COE’s or Shared Service groups to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Participate in the interview/selection of talent in assigned client groups and perform compensation analysis to drive competitive offers
• Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training and coaching programs to ensure success.
• May lead HR aspects of merger and acquisition activities, functional consolidations, or other large HR initiatives for the assigned business groups
• Other incidental duties.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in related field , coupled with +12 years experience of previous related human resources experience Required
• Beyond human resources, an experience working for a region or in consulting would be considered as an asset
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, ability to interact with senior stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including influencing, consultative and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Recognized as an expert within sub-function(s) and/or area(s) and broader organization including broad-based expertise across area and related functions
• Expert understanding of related aspects of human resources processes and/or systems
• Expert negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to influence change
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the organization

Additional Skills:

• Expert knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Ability to manage and navigate multiple ongoing issues and complex employee relations matters
• Effective level of business literacy about the client group(s) business, financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels while establishing a positive reputation
• Ability to navigate challenging forces in the fast-paced and dynamic operations network
• Represents leadership on programs or org-specific strategic initiatives within multiple areas, interfacing with project managers, human resources team and leadership team
• Consult in program setting within multiple human resources areas, deeper or more dedicated advisory role, interfacing with more senior management