Sr. Consultant, Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description Summary

If you’re passionate about becoming a Nationwide associate and believe you have the potential to be something great, let’s talk. At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

The Sr. Consultant, Human Resources Business Partner will support Human Resources and Aviation. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Do you thrive where you can build a strong corporate culture, develop and lead critical initiatives and support associates developing to their fullest potential? Are you ready to inspire leaders and associates to embrace diversity where all associates are valued? If working in a vibrant environment passionate about engagement, innovation and the delivery of outstanding customer care sounds like just the opportunity you’re looking for, we want to know more about you!

As an HR Senior Consultant, you will provide support to one or more business units serving as a strategic partner on various people, organization and talent priorities. You’ll be uniquely positioned to develop a deep understanding of the business, partner closely with leaders, and provide strategic advising on complex HR initiatives. You’ll work across HR and business functions, while having an opportunity to learn, use and grow a variety of skills, including strategic thought leadership, innovation, project management, analysis, organizational change, and leader and associate development.

• Supports HR, senior business leaders and associates in developing and executing key programs and initiatives. Advises, influences and develops people and talent strategies to drive business success.
• Connects with our Centers of Expertise to develop and/or deliver strategic HR initiatives that include: organizational planning, talent management, associate relations, organizational design, compensation, culture, diversity, executive development, and performance management to provide creative strategies and solutions for the business.
• Supports senior leadership teams on business and associate matters. Understands the goals and strategies of the business and develops strategic and tactical HR plans to meet or exceed business goals.
• Leads and serves as advisor and coach on initiatives to successfully use HR processes and resources to achieve high performance, exceed strategic objectives and adapt to and manage organizational and business changes.
• Proactively partners with our Recruitment team to develop successful recruiting strategies and plans of new associates.
• Serves on both HR and business unit committees, including developing and leading strategies, initiatives, and special projects.
• Adheres to or develops new standard methodologies. Analyzes data and trends and recommends, develops, and delivers on plans to improve associate experiences, including retention, engagement, innovation, and culture.
• Supports compliance of all federal, state and local regulations, security and integrity of data including personal and confidential information.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reports to Director, Human Resources, Associate Vice President, Human Resources or Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Individual contributor who may have opportunity to manage a team of up to three HR professionals.

Education: Undergraduate studies in human resources, business administration or related field preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Professional human resources designation preferred or interest in furthering HR knowledge and expertise by pursuing certification.

Experience: Ten or more years of diverse HR experience. Generally, has in-depth experience in one or more HR technical areas.

Knowledge, Abilities and

Skills:

Demonstrable knowledge of planning strategy, organizational development, HR practices, performance management, change management, associate relations, legal compliance, recruiting and one or more HR specialties. Very strong interpersonal, communication, collaborating, advising and…