Director Human Resources Business Partner

Director Human Resources Business Partner

Key Responsibilities : 

• Partner with business leaders to define and execute HR strategies that support growth, culture, transformation, and future

• workforce needs.

• Collaborate with leaders, Talent Acquisition and other Centers of Expertise (COEs) to forecast talent needs, develop workforce plans, and implement scalable solutions.

• Act as a cultural ambassador, embedding company values through onboarding programs, leadership development, and engagement programs. 

• Drive initiatives that enhance the associate experience and build a strong employer brand.

• Lead organizational change efforts, including digital adoption, new ways of working, and process improvements.

• Serve as a trusted advisor on complex associate and business matters, ensuring compliance with labor laws and ethical standards.

• Partner with Talent Management to localize leadership programs, succession planning, and performance frameworks.

• Lead and leverage HR analytics, market intelligence, and other data to provide insights and inform talent, compensation, engagement, culture, and other organizational strategies.

• Work closely and partner with global HR teams and COEs (Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Associate Relations) to ensure alignment and flawless execution of programs, policies, initiatives, or investigative matters.

• Lead or co-lead strategic HR projects such as development, inclusion programs, and transformation initiatives.

• Lead in-housing/rebadging exercises partnering with other COE’s, maintaining a cadence with Build, Operate, Transform, and

• Transfer (BOTT) partners/vendors as part of ongoing relationship and future transitions to Nationwide.

• Lead, coach and mentor more junior HR members.

• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Master of Business Administration degree or equivalent in human resources, business administration or related field.

Experience:

• Ten or more years of years of Human Resources with significant experience an HR business partner in a global capability center. Strongly

• prefer experience in multiple HR technical areas and leading others in a greenfield operation, or multi-national corporate start up that scaled fast both organically & inorganically.

Technical Skills:

• HRIS Platforms (e.g., Workday).

• AI-driven tools and analytics platforms.

• Data analysis and reporting: Ability to interpret KPIs, SLAs, and metrics for workforce planning, insights and influence, and decision-making.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel for analytics, PowerPoint for presentations).

• Strong understanding of employment laws and compliance.

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Strategic thinking: Ability to align human capital strategies with business growth and future workforce needs.

• Influencing and consulting skills: Comfortable advising senior leadership and shaping decisions.

• Collaboration: Strong skills to partner with global HR, COEs, and business leaders.

• Relationship building: Strong interpersonal skills to maintain trust with internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Change leadership: Agile, nimble, and can driving adoption of new processes, technologies, and other changes.

• Communication excellence: Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication.

• Problem-solving and adaptability: Ability to pivot strategies based on market trends and business priorities.

• Team leadership: Coaching, Inspiring, mentoring, leading by example, and developing a high-performing team