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.