Description:
Under the direction of the HR Manager or Director, Field Human Resources, the HR Business Advisor is responsible for providing day-to-day HR support for internal clients within designated business units while also supporting Talent and Culture initiatives across the firm. HR Business Advisors collaborate with colleagues on the Talent and Culture Team and consult with firm leaders to maximize all aspects of people performance to deliver business objectives.
Responsibilities:
Internal Consultant
- Provides HR consultation and leadership for multiple business units. Ensures delivery and alignment of Talent and Culture products and services to support achievement of firm strategies.
- Acts as a collaborator, advisor and coach to partners and associates, advising on matters related to talent management, associate relations, culture, organizational development, leadership and workforce planning.
- Provides associate relations coaching and counsel to ensure consistency of policy and practice to preserve the health of the firm/associate relationship.
- Responds to associate inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
- Consults with leaders and partners to develop and execute change management and communication plans. Supports the delivery and implementation of change management processes aligned with business strategies.
Talent and Performance Management
- Provides advice and counsel to performance coaches and associates regarding performance related concerns, talent development, and succession planning.
- Participates in objective investigations related to workplace matters under the guidance of senior members of the field HR team.
- Facilitates Leadership Review process
Business Knowledge
- Develops a strong understanding and appreciation of the firm’s organizational structure, culture and business objectives to develop and implement HR programs and processes that are aligned with the firm’s values and objectives.
- Provides HR perspective and solutions to business challenges (i.e. organizational changes, acquisitions & divestitures, etc). Communicates a point of view that illustrates the Talent and Culture implications of business decisions. Identifies problems that affect business strategy and predicts potential obstacles to success.
- Plays a critical role in coaching, advising and influencing the leadership of his or her clients to deepen leadership capability and make informed business decisions to drive improved performance.
- Helps leaders identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities, structures and processes.