GoGo Squeez Hiring for Senior Manager – Human Resources Business Partner at New York, NY  Full Time

Job Title: Senior Manager – Human Resources Business Partner

Pay Grade: 5

Reports to: VP of HR US Corporate

Dotted Line to: No

Department: Human Resources

Number of Direct Reports: 4

Key Internal Partners: US Leadership Team, Employees, Talent Director, Total Rewards and HRIS COE, US OD COE, Global HR functional leads,

Key External Partners: Immigration and employment law attorneys

Project Management: Yes

Location: New York Hybrid

Revision date: January 2024

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional HR support and solutions to enable the organization’s success. Serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, you will collaborate with senior leaders, managers, and employees to provide expert guidance in HR-related matters. You will implement HR strategies aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives, ensuring the delivery of best-in-class HR practices. Your expertise and collaboration will enhance employee performance, engagement, and productivity, driving an inclusive and high-performing culture throughout the organization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Act as a trusted business partner and own the relationship with the US corporate team

o Establish and maintain trusted relationships with senior leaders and managers, providing strategic HR guidance and support.

o Collaborate with business leaders to understand their needs and identify HR solutions that support organizational objectives.

o Partner effectively with Global teams and HR Centers of Expertise (Rewards, OD, Talent) to assess organizational needs and implement programs to enhance employee performance, engagement, and productivity.

o Analyzes metrics and results of HR initiatives in relation to established goals and develops new approaches to effect continual improvements.

o Support management in forecasting and planning the talent pipeline requirements in alignment with the function/business strategy.

* Owns Employee Engagement and Retention for US Corporate

o Fosters positive employee relations by developing and implementing employee engagement initiatives, effective communication strategies, and conflict resolution processes.

o Design and implement retention strategies to ensure the long-term commitment and growth of top talent.

o Address employee concerns, issues, and disciplinary matters with confidentiality, fairness, and consistency.

o Collaborate with managers to create a respectful work environment that promotes employee satisfaction, retention, and strong sense of belonging. Aligns employee engagement programs with DEI&B strategies and programs.

o Oversee investigations and discipline, ensuring consistent approach to addressing corrective action.

o Facilitate smooth off-boarding processes for departing employees.

* Oversee the Employee Lifecycle:

o Partner with the Talent Director to oversee the recruitment and onboarding process for new employees.

o Manage employee relations, including leave of absence management.

o Drive talent management and development initiatives within the organization.

o Implement performance management programs, such as the IMPACT management and provide performance counseling and support.

o Develop and implement recognition programs to celebrate employee achievements.

o Facilitate smooth off-boarding processes for departing employees.

* Drive a Best-in-Class HR Function:

o Manage the lead the HR Specialist and the Administrative Team (NY office)

o Promote and foster a high-performing culture through fair and consistent execution of performance and talent evaluation processes, performance improvement programs, and counseling processes.

o Create a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, where employees have a strong sense of belonging.

o Drive continuous HR process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce non-value-added work.

o Develop and enforce HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal compliance, fairness, and consistency.

o Utilize HR analytics and reporting tools to track key metrics, analyze trends, and provide data-driven insights for decision-making.

o Stay updated on relevant employment laws and regulations, ensuring HR practices align with legal requirements.

* Lead the local HR Specialist and the administrative team to contribute to the ONE HR Team mindset

o Provide leadership, guidance, and support to successfully accomplish department goals, objectives, and priorities.

o Fosters a collaborative and high-performing HR team culture.

o Provides continuous feedback and support to team members in achieving their goals and professional growth.

Values

* Model and champion core values of Dare, Care and Commit and Winning Behaviors of Do What is Right…Not What is Easy, Think Bold, Act Fast, Simplify and Focus, Inspire and Grow Self and Others, Act with People and Plant Front of Mind, Play to Win as a Team, and Make Customers Smile.

* Represent the HR Department, and company positively in all interactions.

* Contribute to a respectful and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, appreciated, and empowered.

* Actively seek to ensure Company is regarded as a great place to work.

* Follows all safety rules and procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others.

* Follows all environmental protocols as applicable to the job.

* Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy.

* Follow all food safety procedures.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

* Employee Engagement score, Retention rate, Succession Coverage, Internal Mobility rates, Budget & Headcount targets, Time to Fill, Training completion & ROI, Project Deadlines, HR Team Performance, Risk & Compliance KPI (during audits), All people processes operating efficiently (Talent and Succession, Impact Mgmt, etc. )

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION

* Bachelors degree preferred. PHR/SPHR preferred

EXPERIENCE

* 8 plus years of progressive HR/business experience

SKILLS

* Strategic thinking; ability to translate strategy into plans and execute highly impactful programs and initiatives (drive for results)

* Demonstrated HR business partner skills; Ability to establish credibility with business clients, be courageous with coaching and delivering feedback

* Strong collaboration skills (Locally and globally) with the ability to influence others at all levels of the organization

* Understands the principles of change leadership and is able to architect and execute effective change strategies

* Strong business acumen

* Strong communication skills- written and verbal; Strong executive presence and ability to present to and facilitate audiences at all levels

* Brings an “Outside-In” mindset and application of best practices to continuoulsy raise the bar for the HR function.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

* Work is performed largely in an office with routine exposure to a plant environment which requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

* Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours equaling 40 hours per week.

* Some variation in work hours is expected due to special projects, deadlines, and other matters.

* Must have the ability to occasionally lift 10-20-pound boxes.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

* Occasional travel to other company locations may be required on a limited basis.

TOTAL REWARDS

* $145,000-$165,000/annually

* 23% bonus potential

* 20 days PTO

* 4% match on 410k

* Health care by Cigna

* Free Vision & Dental

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Materne, North America is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.