Business Partner Sr. Specialist Advisor

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and change management initiatives.

• Advise on talent acquisition strategies for global and executive roles.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Oversee full-cycle recruiting and onboarding, including international assignments - Partner with internal talent acquisition teams and external agencies to facilitate sourcing of top talent.

• Ensure compliance with global employment regulations and internal policies.

• Optimize onboarding processes and documentation for scalability and effectiveness.

Compliance & Audit

• Lead compliance audits and risk assessments, including region-specific programs (Japan, EMEA, Mexico).

• Maintain and update employee handbook; ensure organization-wide acknowledgment and understanding.

• Monitor and report on training, certifications, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits Administration

• Manage global benefits programs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Lead open enrollment, benefits communications, and vendor management.

• Resolve complex employee inquiries and escalate issues as needed.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Drive performance management cycles, including objective setting, manager training, and succession planning.

• Facilitate leadership development, coaching, and mentoring programs.

• Coordinate recognition bonuses, annual incentives, and focal planning processes.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor for employee relations, conflict resolution, and investigations.

• Champion employee engagement initiatives such as engagement surveys and organizational culture programs, subsequent action plans to improve various aspects of our organization, such as communication, collaboration, and overall workplace culture.

• Cochair diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

HR Communications & Administration

• Organize and present at All Hands meetings, Town Halls, and executive briefings.

• Oversee HR event logistics, policy documentation, and internal communications.

Data Management & Reporting

• Ensure HRIS data integrity and leverage analytics for strategic decision-making.

• Prepare and present HR reports for audits, leadership, and board-level reviews.

• Monitor and report on global headcounts, staffing plans, and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including global HR operations.

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of employment law, labor legislation, and HR best practices across multiple regions.

• Advanced proficiency with HRIS platforms (SuccessFactors) and Microsoft Office Suite to include CoPilot.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and strategic problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders.

• High level of confidentiality, professional integrity, and business acumen.

Preferred Experience

• International HR operations (Japan, EMEA, Mexico).

• Global benefits and compliance programs.

• Coaching and mentoring senior leaders and teams.

• Driving HR communications, event planning, and organizational change.