Sr. HR Manager

• United States of America - Illinois - Chicago

The HR Partner (HRP) is responsible for aligning Lenovo HR/people strategies with the goals of a the MBG Product function. S/he will work closely with the product leadership team and the WW Product Leaders to understand teams’ needs, goals, and priorities, and work to develop and implement HR strategies that support the achieving those goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders and managers, providing HR guidance and support to help them achieve their goals by:
  • Developing and implementing HR Strategics, policies, and programs that align with the overall goals and objectives of the business throughout the employee life cycle (e.g. retention programs, engagement initiatives, OHRP, ACC, Annual Reviews, etc.)
  • Providing guidance and support on a wide range of HR topics, including employee relations, talent management, performance management, and organizational development
  • Working with managers to identify and develop the skills and capabilities of their teams, and providing coaching and support to help employees reach their potential
• Collaborate with COEs (Centers of Excellence) to ensure that HR services are delivered consistently and effectively across the organization, serving as a liaison between the business unit and the broader HR function, helping to ensure that the Product Team’s people needs are met effectively and efficiently.
• Work with the COEs and leaders to recruit and hire new employees, oversee training and development programs, manage employee relations, and develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the status of HR initiatives within the business unit
• Collaborate with Finance and Business Operations team to maintain a clear view of current headcount and labor cost budgets and actuals
• Lead worldwide communication efforts in relation to for MBG Product team, including town halls and organizational announcements
• Oversight of a staff of HR Partners supporting WW leadership teams

Critical Differentiating Capability Requirements:

• Track record of credible transformation-centric business partnership and change leadership
• Demonstrated success in establishing business relationships as advisor, source of judgment and expertise
• Effective pacing, prioritization and sequencing of work
• Intuitive, conceptual, systems-focused thinker
• Data-oriented decision-maker
• Courage to propose solutions others are reluctant to address, act in the face of resistance in the best interests of the business
• Extensive capacity to influence business leaders individually and collectively
• Organizational navigation and political savvy
• Partners collaboratively across HR function

Qualifications:

• Requires 10+ year HR experience or equivalent in roles of increasing complexity/scope.
• 5 + years of HR experience partnering with executive level stake holders within a complex matrixed environment.
• Proven experience in project management and leading/designing/deploying/implementing HR Initiatives

Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving, discernment, coupled with the ability to see the nuance and make solid and effective recommendations and decisions in ambiguous situations. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with employees and business units in a multicultural, professional environment.

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• United States of America - Illinois - Chicago