Business Partner Specialist Advisor

Req

NTT DATA is hiring a Business Partner Specialist Advisor in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The position may be remote for candidates located in Central or Eastern North America.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and Strategic Business Partners on regional P&C processes, policies, and talent priorities.
• Collaborate efficiently within a global, matrixed organization, providing support to various leaders and stakeholders concurrently.
• Enable cross‑functional collaboration by understanding business priorities, organizational structures, and the specific needs of individual business units.
• Interpret regional workforce differences and align with global People & Culture policies and enterprise‑wide implications.
• Shape and advance local cultural and engagement initiatives, helping build high‑performing, inclusive environments.
• Champion and operationalize enterprise P&C initiatives, ensuring programs are effectively embedded within each business unit.
• Lead and influence talent strategies by coaching and guiding leaders on talent development programs, talent reviews, and sensitive talent‑related issues.
• Identify compliance risks and partner with Legal and Employee Relations to develop and execute risk mitigation strategies.
• Support organizational design, restructuring, internal mobility, and change management activities.
• Advise leaders on the performance development process, including timelines, compliance, calibration, and best practices, and support leaders navigating structured coaching, performance concerns, and progressive discipline.
• Provide support on the annual salary review process, off‑cycle compensation, retention agreements, audits, and local pay compliance.
• Advise on policy interpretation and elevate exceptions to the appropriate P&C Center of Excellence (COE), ensuring adherence to statutory requirements, country‑specific mandates, and standard global processes.
• Deliver workforce insights and help leaders interpret dashboards, surveys, audits, and analytics.

• 10 to 12 years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• HR professional certification preferred.
• This is a remote position preferably located in Central or Eastern North America.

5+ years of experience working with senior management and executives to operationalize talent strategies.

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