Vice President, Global Human Resources Business Partner

This role defines, develops and implements all aspects of the Human Resources initiatives to coincide with the Ryan vision, culture and strategic plans. This hands-on role leads a team that provides expertise and communication in all areas relating to our Ryan team members.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role will provide leadership and expertise in all areas of Talent Management, Employee Relations, Rewards and Recognition, Employee Communications, Global Benefits and Wellness, Policy and Procedure Development and Administration, Compensation, Immigration, Mergers and Acquisitions, Compliance, HRMS, and Metrics and Reporting. Most importantly, the Vice President of Strategic Talent Business Partners will lead a team of Directors, Business Partners, and Generalists globally.
The Vice President of Global Strategic Talent Business Partners will utilize organizational design expertise to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the Firm. Will collaborate with leadership to drive structural changes that support business objectives and coach team to help support.
To be successful in this role, the incumbent will have exceptional analysis and communication skills, as well as effective management skills. This role will be expected to capably partner and consult with senior management and have experience working with a Board of Directors on performance management strategy; research and evaluate new employee trends; ensure compliance with applicable law, government regulations and internal controls; and engage resources and market expertise on projects, business plan objectives, and corporate initiatives.
Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan's Key Results
People

• Conceptualizes, designs and develops effective and leading-edge human resource strategies, tools, processes, and programs to support Ryan's position as the leading global tax consulting firm in a highly competitive market.
• Leads and empowers a team of HR Business Partners, ensuring strategic HR support to business units.
• Responsible for four direct reports with their individual teams being 7-14 people making the overall team 40+ people
• Ensures a strong and consistent HR brand through HR Business Partner development in response to employee related concerns, complaints, and workplace investigations like allegations of workplace harassment and reductions-in-force; encourages best practice sharing and processes improvement across the HR Business Partner team.

Client:

• Collaborates closely with leadership to understand business objectives, challenges, and opportunities. Translate business needs into comprehensive HR strategies and initiatives that drive talent attraction, retention, and development.
• Provides strategic oversight of the administration of people processes globally.
• Oversees the management of employee relations and grievance issues including investigation, documentation, and resolution.

Value:

• Oversees the HR Business Partner model and adapts strategy as necessary, ensuring partnerships are in place with new and existing service lines to identify and coordinate appropriate and effective strategies related to integration, talent management, employee relations, jobs, compensation, rewards and recognition, human resource policies and procedures, and other Human Resources functions.
• Utilizes strategic workforce planning methodology to identify and address gaps between current and desired organization performance.
• Utilizes data driven insights to monitor HR metrics and trends and mitigate people related risks through proactive measures.
• Leads efforts to enhance the organization's capability and effectiveness by recommending and facilitating programs that align with strategic goals and foster a high-performance culture; applies change leadership to ensure smooth transitions and successful implementation of new programs.
• Partners with and influences cross-functional centers of expertise to ensure seamless delivery of HR programs and services across the company.
• Reviews and benchmarks internal and external environment to identify opportunities for new and enhanced programs.
• Ensures the Firm's compliance with all aspects of federal, state, and local employment law globally, staying abreast of new regulations and making recommendations regarding compliance.
• Acts as a key leader of culture and engagement, ensuring a unified culture with a well-understood mission, vision, and values that is lived and felt throughout the organization and drives strong levels of employee engagement
• Responsible for elevating the strategic focus of the HRBP community, providing coaching on the development of strategic partnerships with their business leaders and leveraging PG Centers of Excellent (CoEs) (TR,TE, Recruiting, Ops) for operational efficiency.
• Develops and maintains strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to speak comfortably and professionally to individuals and groups at all levels of the organization.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate vendor relationships, ensuring all contracts and related documents are appropriately vetted, and approved by the Legal department prior to execution.
• Responsible for selection, evaluation, and supervision of direct reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of Human Resources experience, with at least 5 years of management experience
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Proven experience in HR leadership roles with a focus on HR Business Partnering
• Global HR responsibility and experience working with divisional leaders
• Expertise in organizational design and the ability to drive structural changes
• Strong collaboration skills with experience partnering across HR functions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic mindset with a track record of aligning HR initiatives with organizational objectives.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced skills in Microsoft® Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet navigation and research, HRMS, and other HR systems, such as performance management systems, learning management systems, and/or applicant tracking systems. Proficiency in Microsoft® Access is preferred. Workday experience is a plus.
Certificates and Licenses:
Driver's license required
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervises employees on the HR team and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firms' policies and applicable laws. Is also responsible for effectively collaborating with a variety of internal stakeholders to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Work Environment:

• Standard indoor working environment.
• Long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Occasional long periods of standing.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm and interface with external vendors.
• Independent travel requirement: 15-20%

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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