Director, People Partner; Parental Leave Cover

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As Director, People Partner, you'll act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing expert guidance and support on all people-related matters, including talent management, organizational development, employee relations, compensation, and performance management. The Director will work closely with Centres of Value to ensure alignment and effective delivery of People programs and services. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape our culture and develop our talent.

• Strategic Partnership:
  Serve as a strategic business partner to leadership, understanding their business goals, challenges, and opportunities.
• Develop and implement people strategies that align with business objectives and drive organizational performance.
• Provide expert advice and counsel on all people-related matters, including organizational design, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, employee relations, and leadership development.
• Anticipate future workforce needs and proactively develop solutions to address them.

• Team Management:
  May lead or mentor a small team of People Partner/s, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members on complex people issues.
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.

• Talent Management:
  Implement talent management programs, including succession planning, leadership development, and employee development for your employee population.
• Identify and develop high-potential employees.
• Work with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure effective recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace.

• Organizational Development:
  Assist with organizational design and change management initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness.

• Employee Relations:
  Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• A point of escalation for the team and managing high-profile cases.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and resolve conflicts, partnering closely with the Employee Relations Centre of Value.

• Compensation & Benefits:
  In partnership with the Compensation team, provide guidance to managers on compensation decisions.
• Communicate compensation and benefits programs to employees.

• Performance Management:
  Ensure that performance management is aligned with business objectives and that ongoing conversations are happening across your employee population.
• Provide coaching and support as needed to assist with performance management conversations.

• Data & Analytics:
  Partner closely with the Data & Analytics Centre of Value to use data to inform decision-making and communicate with the business.

• Client Focus:
  Live a client-centric mindset ensuring that we deliver exceptional service and build strong relationships with our key clients both internally and externally. Partner with our Client teams, as needed, to support with people related aspects, including participation in client meetings, onboarding new client teams or addressing employee concerns.

• Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate effectively with other People functions and Centres of Value, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, Organisational Development & Growth, DEI, Employee Relations, Data & Analytics, and People Operations. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. Live the One Group
  
  M mindset providing support where required across the organization and participating in key People projects and initiatives.

• Compliance:
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