Summary:

Partners with Executive Leadership Team member and Vice Presidents in the development of organizational/HR strategies to deliver business results related to long term, strategic and high priority HR topics. Serves as subject matter expert and advisor to ELT member and department Vice Presidents. Works collaboratively across the HR department to ensure all aspects of HR are delivered effectively to the business. Provides leadership and direction of the HR department as member of the HRLT.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, build and lead team of HR Consultants and/or AD HRBP(s). Coach, motivate and engage team and effectively manage department budget and projects.

• Aligns priorities and work for the ELT member and/or function.

• Oversees/coordinates the strategic work for the ELT member.

• Manages the HR Leads in the function being supported.

• Brings the business/department issues to the HR Department.

• Member of the HRLT and helps lead the HR Department.

• Leads complex programs across the organization.

• Partners with Business Leadership Teams in the development of org/HR strategies to deliver business results to the departments of org designs, talent management, DI, and leadership development.

• Strategic consultation to the EO/DH and their leadership teams on the people side of the business.

• Ensures alignment between the corporate HR strategy and the business strategy to build their employee capabilities to meet business objectives.

• Provides two way feedback on business needs to the COE's and the rest of the HR organization.

• Trusted Business Advisor to Department Leadership Team, Transition Planning, Mentoring, Team Building, Performance Management approach, Succession Planning, etc.

• Partners with HR Consultants in the day-to-day HR support and effective delivery of HR programs and processes. Ensure business leaders engage HR Consultants into work for the function/department.

• Engages and consults on escalated issues or issues impacting the department head (political impacts or precedent setting). Areas of leadership will include: talent acquisition strategy, diversity and inclusion initiatives, organizational design, talent Review and talent management, workforce planning, engagement initiatives (Gallup etc.), change management.

• Serve as a liaison to corporate HR and for HR initiatives and represents the business perspective on HR design or policy discussions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of human resources experience including a Bachelor's degree in HR or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience.

• Masters Degree preferred.

• Motivational leader who can work in a team environment to drive success while developing talent.

• Experience in workforce planning, change management, organizational design, talent management, performance management and strategic and operational planning.

• Strong business acumen and ability to contribute to the business strategy.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business leaders to develop, implement and sustain HR programs that enable the achievement of business goals.

• Excellent consultative, interpersonal/influencing skills, including the ability to build rapport, coach and influence at all levels of the organization.

• Strong problem solving, facilitation and analytical skills.

Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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