Global People & Culture Business Partner

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work (), Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. Our People & Culture team is looking for a Global People & Culture Business Partner.

The person in this role will collaborate with a dynamic P&C Business Partner team in growth mode with opportunities to influence and participate in transition. Dedicated to our international workforce, this role can be based out of any of our offices with the opportunity for a hybrid environment. You will serve as a strategic partner across multiple regions, including India, the Philippines, US and Canada, ensuring alignment of global People & Culture initiatives with local needs and compliance requirements.

• Implement People Strategy and Programs

• Engage leaders to understand business imperatives and influence talent needs for success across global markets.

• Partner with employees and leadership teams in US, India, the Philippines, and Canada to ensure cultural alignment and compliance with local employment practices.

• Collaborate with clients and People & Culture groups (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards/Compensation, Learning, and Diversity & Inclusion) to effectively execute on global people strategy, processes, and reporting.

• Represent client groups and role in various firm or department projects, including recurring annual processes and global initiatives.

• Global Compliance & Cultural Adaptability

• Maintain knowledge of international employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements across India, Canada, and the Philippines.

• Ensure HR policies and practices are adapted to meet local legal standards while aligning with global frameworks.

• Provide guidance on cultural nuances and best practices to foster inclusion and engagement across diverse teams.

• Visa & Immigration

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Legal teams to manage visa and immigration processes for international hires and employee mobility.

• Advise leaders and employees on work authorization requirements, timelines, and compliance for cross-border assignments.

• Talent, Performance Management and Development

• Educate Career Advisors on the scope and impact of their role in developing and retaining talent globally; collaborate to deliver tailored training as needed for international teams.

• Provide advice to leaders and employees on performance-related concerns, including performance improvement, development of talent, and succession planning across multiple geographies.

• Interpret global talent management data and work with key stakeholders to develop appropriate initiatives that address regional nuances.

• Deploy career development tools and processes that resonate across diverse cultural contexts.

• Leadership Coaching for Global Teams

• Coach leaders on managing and motivating geographically dispersed teams.

• Provide strategies for effective communication, collaboration, and inclusion across time zones and cultural differences.

• Support a Healthy Work Culture

• Drive activities to support a culture of engagement across global teams; assess client health through formal and informal sensing and plan actions with leaders to support a healthy culture internationally.

• Consult with leaders and associates on employee-related issues, including manager/employee concerns, policies & procedures, values alignment, misconduct, and complaints across different regions.

• Maintain a current level of knowledge on global HR practices, employment laws, and cultural considerations.

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Partner or combination of client-facing/consulting experience

• Experience working with an international workforce and leadership, including India, the Philippines, and Canada.

• Strong PC skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and/or related applications; demonstrated working knowledge of an HRIS operating system

• Professional HR certification preferred

• Experience in a professional services environment is preferred

• Prior Global/Matrix environment experience is preferred

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

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