Regional Human Resources Business Partner

Alpharetta, GA

ROLE & PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Regional HR Business Partner (RHRBP) will support the US/CAN region as well as other Geosystems businesses as assigned. The RHRBP role requires a capable HR leader with strong generalist HR skills, the ability to understand the business, and the skills to collaborate, consult and act strategically.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a "consultative partner" with the management teams in terms of the business and its HR objectives. Actively participate in regional strategy sessions and business review meetings to provide input on initiatives and issues, maintain awareness, and present relevant updates.
• Support the strategic and operational growth of the businesses, from the HR perspective, through programs, policies, support and advice to the management teams.
• Coordinate with HR Services and other HRBPs to meet the needs of the business and employees, ensuring seamless process implementation and communication.
• Actively drive the onboarding of new regional sales employees by confirming with management teams that on-boarding plans are in place,
• Provide consultation and direct involvement with employee relations issues and performance problems to work through to solution.
• With the regional President and other business leaders, develop strategic resourcing plans including, organizational development, talent development and succession.
• Build regional diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy and increase regional capabilities in cross-cultural intelligence, mitigating unconscious bias, and inclusive leadership. Works with the compliance and recruiting teams to optimize and implement our diversity recruitment strategy.
• Collaborate with the talent acquisition team in driving the overall regional recruitment strategy. Secure staffing approvals for region and coordinate hiring activities with other HRBPs with responsibility in US and Canada.
• Work with managers to define and implement action items to drive employee engagement. Manage HR projects/programs related to engagement as agreed to with business leaders.
• Work with managers to ensure that the principles of ongoing Performance Management are being implemented effectively. Provide training and coaching as needed.
• Identify training and development needs within area of responsibility and work with managers to develop solutions. May deliver or facilitate trainings and workshops.
• Manage remuneration and commission process in area of responsibility.
• Support due diligence and integration activities for company acquisitions.
• Support global HR initiatives as appropriate.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years as an HR Business Partner or Director of HR working with Sales organizations.

• Prior experience working with commission plans and variable pay structures.

• Strong leadership and influence skills.

• Experience partnering with managers within a complex, matrix organization.

• Prior experience partnering with an HR shared service team or the like.

• Ability to work effectively and constructively in a team environment or independently.

• Willingness to take initiative and work in a self-sufficient manner.

• Ability to analyze and communicate risks and apply strategies to minimize them.

• Keen sense of urgency, responsibility and accountability.

• Commercial acumen and insight.

• Ability to think and act strategically as well as implement on a tactical level.

• Confidentiality and personal integrity are key characteristics.

EDUCATION:

• University level degree in Human Resources Management, Business or related field.

• Relevant professional certifications and memberships will also be highly regarded

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate travel may be required

• Must be able to work in our Alpharetta office at least 3 days per week

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Understanding of HRIS and reporting is helpful

• Fluent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Leica Geosystems, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

At Hexagon, we work to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees, and that diversity of thought makes us better each day.