Hr Lead (Business Partner)

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that's why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you'll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.
Our most valuable asset is our people.
At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and
make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about. Learn more
The Human Resources team develops and executes successful recruiting programs, learning and expertise-development initiatives, strategic staffing assignments, effective reporting and analytics, performance management processes, and work-life benefits and operations.
HR LEAD (Business Partner)

The HRLis responsible for collaborating with key business leaders and the broader HR team to align people strategy to business objectives for designated stakeholders. The HRL will act as a trusted partner to business leaders on all people matters. The HRL anticipates and assesses people priorities through the business/people planning process, needs assessment, and action planning in collaboration with business leaders. The position successfully navigates and collaborates with the broader HR team to provide expertise-based recommendations and value-add solutions. The HRL maintains a high level of business acumen through a strong understanding of firm and stakeholder priorities (clients, business strategy, financials, practice areas, etc.).
Responsibilities:

Advisory Role

• Serves as the strategic partner for assigned business leaders to support people strategy and initiatives across varied HR domains for various business line (office, client, practice area, etc.) in close consultation/collaboration with broader HR team
• Provides insights and advice, not just data, to support decision making and leads change when necessary
• Collaborates across broader network of HR experts (engagement, performance, learning, etc.) to provide well rounded advice and comprehensive solutions and/or deliverables
• Influences decisions by building strong stakeholder relationships and partnerships
• Participates and contributes in leadership, financial and business planning meetings

Workforce Management

• Understands business landscape and capacity (supply/demand) to serve as an advisor in relation to utilization and headcount planning through close collaboration with HR deployment team
• Provides information and insights to relevant stakeholders around managing effective utilization, ensuring the right team structures and right distribution of skills to support growth
• Supports team sizing, alignment and succession planning
• Maintains an understanding of business pipeline through strong connection with business leaders, HR deployment and finance team
• Provides recommendations on team structure and hiring needs based on headcount imbalances
• Supports business unit Manager alignment and succession planning
• Serves as a champion for the EVOLVE (career planning) Program
• Is a resource for HR deployment team on large scale staffing dilemmas and intervenes on utilization outliers
• Keeps HR deployment team aware of important account strategy initiatives or impending large scale account changes
• Consulted on employee transfer cases (domestic & international)

Learning

• Partners and advises on content for learning as specifically required to support stakeholder in close collaboration with Learning team

Performance & Coaching

• Provides expertise and partners with the business leaders and performance management team to validate performance information, promotion recommendations and coaching activities
• Supports leadership sessions and communications about performance and promotions
• Is a sounding board/expert for stakeholders on coaching needs that derive from the annual planning and performance management processes
• May lead performance management follow ups for Managers and junior team members
• Is a champion to create a culture of ongoing feedback and high performance

Professional Development Coaching & Mentorship

• Advises and supports business leaders and broader HR team on selection, onboarding and training of Coaches and Mentors

Engagement & Culture

• Keeps a tab on the pulse of the people by leveraging various sources (HealthCheck, pulse surveys, exit interviews, etc.) and drives effective programs that continue to improve engagement and the ZS 'people experience'
• Advises leaders on ways to reinforce and strengthen culture, community and engagement
• Partners with business leaders on issue identification, action planning, and office engagement initiatives
• Participates in and supports recognition programs and communications
• Serves as a culture ambassador
• Oversees employee relation issues which may include: intake, investigations, conflict resolution session(s), and actioning any next steps

HR Team and Processes

• Liaises across HR or Enterprise teams to support stakeholders with specific issue area (mobility, reporting, orientation, people guidelines, etc.)
• Develops and communicates people guidelines, policies and procedures
• Works with other HRLs and cross hub teams to create and maintain best practices that drive shared outcomes and deliver strong impact/ positive customer experience
• Participates in and contributes to HR team meetings
• Provides mentorship, coaching and guidance to broader HR team
• Serves as a change management agent/champion

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8+ years of relevant work experience, multinational/global professional services required
• Demonstrated ability to establish key relationships with business leaders and develop strong credibility
• Sound analytical acumen and ability to interpret business metrics
• Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong mental agility and unstructured problem-solving skills
• Ability to proactively and continually collaborate with the business and broader HR team to bring the 'best' to your 'client'
• Experience in interfacing with international audiences and cross-office teams
• Strong project management and communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and work across all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task while working against tight timelines
• Attention to detail and commitment to get things done, and getting them done well
• Sense of humor appreciated!

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all baackgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.
ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment.
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