Sr. Manager, Talent Business Partner

The Sr. Manager, Talent Business Partner will partner with assigned business unit(s), office (s) and/or region(s) to ensure an understanding of business strategy and help to implement high-quality Talent practices.

This is a hybrid position resident in Austin, TX or Kansas City, MO.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the overall Talent team and Firm to evaluate and support the needs of the business and create tools and resources to increase leadership, team and individual effectiveness.
• Develops and delivers communication and change management plans in support of both Talent and firm programs.
• Be a trusted resource and consultant to business area(s) leadership, providing guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the Talent group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Builds and develops talent growth, strategy and succession plans that are tailored to meet business unit needs.
• Support and partner to execute on the performance management practices
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues across all business unit(s), office (s) and/or region(s)
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements and company policies related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the general counsel as needed/required.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Partners across talent team to develop best practices for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Helps to build out internal processes and definition of roles for the talent partners working with the talent team and business.
• Occasional travel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills including written, interpersonal, and listening skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong project management skills across projects of varying size and scope
• Skilled in managing employee relations matters.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to communicate professionally at all levels within the firm.

Education And Experience

Required: Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Preferred: Advanced Human Resources degree and Certified Human Resources credentials.

Experience

• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Organization Development, Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration or an equivalent field is required.
• Minimum of 9 years of Human Resource experience in a professional services and/or legal environment preferred.

About Littler

Littler is the largest global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively devoted to representing management. With more than 1,800 attorneys in over 100 offices worldwide, Littler serves as the single source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice, Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record for over 75 years.

Littler’s unparalleled commitment to labor and employment law helps clients navigate a complex business world with nuanced legal issues—building better solutions for clients’ toughest challenges. With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, Littler is fully focused on its clients. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, Littler fosters a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, Littler disrupts the status quo—delivering bold, groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen tomorrow.'

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package to full-time and part-time employees working at least a 50% schedule. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children. Additional benefits include mental health programs, life, disability, 401(k), family building, parenting, caregiving and multiple voluntary options.

For more information about our benefits visit: www.littler.com/benefits/state-details.

For more information about our firm visit: www.littler.com.

Littler welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from search firms with an active, signed fee agreement through our dedicated 'Search Firm Portal' below. We are unable to consider submissions from search firms without a current agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@littler.com.

For inquiries regarding this opportunity, please e-mail Jennifer Carrion at jcarrion@littler.com with the position title in the subject line.

Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This job posting is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.

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