HR Business Partner Manager

C.H. Robinson is seeking an HR Business Partner Manager to support our Enterprise Strategy & Innovation and Technology, and Robinson Managed Solutions (RMS) teams.  In this individual contributor role you will support business leaders to impact and influence business strategy, people initiatives, and aide our leadership team to be effective in a changing environment. You will leverage people management tools and resources to align with business goals and personal development.

You will partner directly with business leadership to understand their business needs, focusing on talent and leadership development, and facilitating alignment of HR initiatives and business strategy through partnership with HR Centers of Expertise. Your ability to navigate “the grey” and drive groups to make timely decisions through effective facilitation and communication skills will set you up for success in this role, as well as your ability to collaborate across groups and influence all levels of the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

Partner with executive and senior leaders as a trusted advisor to align people strategies with business objectives and drive organizational success

Influence workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies that enable long-term business growth and transformation

Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning, talent reviews, calibration sessions, and leadership development programs

Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, career growth, and organizational effectiveness

Use workforce analytics, talent metrics, and industry benchmarks to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and inform strategic decisions

Drive change management and communication strategies that support business initiatives, organizational changes, and workforce transitions

Collaborate with leaders and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to develop and implement solutions that enhance employee engagement, culture, and business performance

Facilitate leadership assessment and development through feedback processes, talent evaluations, and targeted development planning

Advise leaders on team effectiveness, performance improvement, and strategic talent decisions to strengthen organizational capability

Champion an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture by partnering with leaders to advance employee experience and DE&I initiatives QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources or related degree

Minimum 6 years of progressive HR experience

Minimum 2 years' experience working directly with senior and/or executive level leaders

Minimum 2 years' experience supporting a global business population

Ability to travel up to 20% (domestically and internationally)
Preferred:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or universitySPHR or SHRM-SCP certification

Previous Human Resource Business Partner experience

Experience working in the technology industry

Demonstrated experience consulting, influencing without authority, effectively resolving conflict, and thriving in a fast-paced, decentralized, matrixed, global environment

Demonstrated understanding of financial considerations, including budgets, P&L, etc.

Proven track record of success in developing and coaching others

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to the appropriate audience

Strong strategic orientation, business savvy, critical thinking skills, and ability to evaluate broad impacts of work Strong strategic planning, problem solving/critical thinking…