What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - HR Planning and Enablement position at MetLife?
- Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina
Description and Requirements
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Sr. HRBP for Global Technology and Operations, the Director of HR Planning and Enablement serves as a strategic partner supporting key initiatives and priorities. The ideal candidate is an analytical and strategic thinker with an understanding of organizational effectiveness strategies and demonstrated expertise in change management and project management. This leader will utilize analytical insights, demonstrate critical thinking and provide thought leadership to deliver impactful outcomes in a dynamic work environment. In addition to the GTO HR community, the individual will interact closely with HR CoE partners and senior leaders across the business to provide forward-thinking support and solutions.
How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities):
HR Planning and Enablement
- Support GTO HR in strategic planning process, aligning initiatives with organizational priorities and industry trends.
- Design frameworks and develop processes to ensure alignment and execution with functional priorities.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of organizational tools, strategies, and priorities to inform initiatives and enable outcomes.
Change Management & Program Leadership
- Lead design and execution of change management strategies to support awareness and effective implementation of HR initiatives.
- Provide executive communication support, including creating high-impact presentations, talking points, and reports.
- Use data and insights to understand trends, uncover issues and support decision-making.
What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant HR experience
- Excellent communication, presentation skills (written and verbal)
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful change management strategies
- Strong relationship building, collaboration and influencing skills
- Strong project management skills, managing multiple priorities and agility to pivot as needed
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- A natural problem-solver, motivated by achieving goals and working through challenges
The salary range for applicants for this position is $107,600 to $143,500.
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
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