People Partner, Data Centers

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Overview

We are seeking a People Partner in Work Dynamics supporting the Data Center division. This role requires a talented and experienced HR professional with a proven track record of pivoting between driving strategic people initiatives and tactical day-to-day escalations. The People Partner will interface with and directly support executive leadership and managing directors, as well as manage a growing team of People Experience Partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day HR support to leadership teams, implementing and executing the people strategy and while helping develop a people agenda that drives business and financial outcomes.

• Where necessary, serve as the conduit between the business, HR team and client on key people initiatives, such as union activity, talent initiatives, and data-driven trends.

• Utilize HRIS systems to understand, assess and drive change based on metrics with an outcome of enhanced employee experience and improved business financials.

• Lead and manage HR team members to deliver exceptional employee experience in a heavily matrixed environment.

• Collaborate across functions and service lines to deliver a consistent and positive OneJLL experience for team members.

• Operate as an objective and trusted advisor, providing appropriate coaching to elevate the leadership team collectively and individually.

• Lead and coordinate talent management cycle activities across the vertical and within the HR team, including but not limited to Goal Setting, Talent Review, Succession Planning, Year-End and Compensation Planning.

• Drive a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone's voice is heard.

• Partner with HR functions to create and deliver best-in‑class HR resources, processes, programs and experiences.

• Ensure organizational structure is deployed efficiently and effectively, with ongoing focus to optimize the organization, including allocation management of the team.

• In partnership with HR, Business and Talent Acquisition leadership, identify critical roles, assess bench strength, develop meaningful development and succession plans while maintaining a strong external talent pipeline.

• Collaborate with Employee Relations to manage complex employee matters and be the conduit to the business to reduce risk.

• Partner with Transitions team to successfully price, pitch and onboard new business, including support of transition, expansion and stabilization efforts.

• Identify and recommend efficiencies in the employee life cycle.

• Bring a global lens and thought partnership to support the globalization of the data center vertical.

Skills & Competencies

Leadership

• Drive growth by leading teams to deliver exceptional employee experience

• Develop influential relationships within business & HR

• Global mindset with understanding of organizational strategy

• Reputation for integrity, ownership & accountability

• Passion for developing high performing teams through exceptional culture

Problem Solving

• Excellent organizational skills with starter‑finisher mentality

• Ability to analyze and use data to inform decisions and tell convincing narratives

• Adept at managing multiple priorities/projects simultaneously

Interpersonal Skills

• Build robust relationships with high emotional intelligence

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills

• Ability to adjust communication styles to stakeholders and employees

Business Expertise

• Experience delivering HR activities in complex organizations

• Skilled in utilizing data & technology to drive business performance

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