VP, HR Strategy & Planning

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Job Description:

What You'll Do

The VP, HR Strategy & Planning provides strategic planning and internal advisory services to support the development and delivery of human resources initiatives to drive alignment and execution for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Reporting to the CHRO and working in close partnership with the HR Leadership Team (HRLT) this role is responsible for supporting strategy and planning efforts and will work closely with the HR IMO to effectively achieve the goals of the merger or acquisition. This role involves strategic planning, coordination, and communication with stakeholders to ensure programs support employee retention, engagement, compliance and organizational success. This leader will work closely with HR and various stakeholder teams to embed human capital considerations in integration planning and post-close integration initiatives. This role will be a key resource and work closely with senior leaders across the organization including Legal, Finance, and the Integration Management Office. This role will support the CHRO and HR Leadership Team to ensure the effective management of HR deliverables, managing projects and facilitating communication between various parts of the HR team and the broader organization.

Creates a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization.

How You'll Do It

Strategic Planning: Assist the EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, in implementing HR strategies and initiatives. Help to develop and execute strategic HR plans that align with organizational goals. Support the development and implementation of comprehensive HR strategies in alignment with the organization's business goals and objectives.

Integration: Review and provide feedback on the detailed project plans for HR workstreams.

Communication: Provide feedback on the development and execution of communication plans for employees, addressing concerns and maintaining morale throughout the transition. Working closely with HR Communications, support the communication of changes effectively to employees and other stakeholders.

Compliance: Ensure programs this leader has oversight of complies with relevant laws and regulations. Stay updated on changes in legislation. Help to identify and mitigate risks associated with employee transitions.

Stakeholder Relations: Partner with members of the HR, legal, finance, and operational teams to ensure alignment and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Post-Transaction Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HR integration efforts, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement. Conduct post-mortem analyses of M&A transactions to identify lessons learned and best practices for future transactions.

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration Management or Related

Work Experience

• 15+ years of HR experience in Financial Services, Consulting, or similar experience.
• Demonstrated M&A experience, including complex, cross functional program management and deep experience and expertise in compensation, benefits, and organizational development.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior executives, external partners, and employees.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage complex, multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and people skills.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

• Primarily remain in a stationary position.
• No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
• Primarily performed indoors in an office setting
• Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
• Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.

Bonus Points If You Have

Education

• Masters Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration Management or Related

Certifications and Licenses

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)

Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov-10-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

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