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Director People Partners, North America

at Zebra Technologies in Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Remote Work: Hybrid

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges. Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world. Let’s create tomorrow together.

As the Director of People Partners, you will play a pivotal role in the direction and execution of Zebra’s people and talent initiatives through effective leadership of the regional People Partners team. This position collaborates closely with functional Talent Strategy Partners and People Center of Excellence (CoE) leaders on the delivery of talent initiatives, people services and programs. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and strong leadership skills to advance people services and drive a positive employee experience aligned with Zebra’s values and culture.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy:

+ Lead and develop a high performing People Partners team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

+ Implement regional talent strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives and Talent Centers of Excellence strategic plans.

Employee Experience and Engagement:

+ Provide exceptional people services delivery across the employee lifecycle in support of employees and managers in region.

+ Drive employee engagement programs and champion initiatives that enhance the employee experience. Promote a positive company culture and ensure an inclusive work environment.

+ Maintain a pulse on employee sentiment, representing the voice of employees to influence people services and programs.

People Operations and Compliance:

+ Develop and implement strategies, practices, training and communication to drive employee relations best practices and resolve workplace concerns and performance issues.

+ In partnership with Legal, ensure compliance with laws, regulations and requirements and stay informed about changes and emerging risks, proactively evolve practices and policies to address.

+ Monitor key regional people metrics and analytics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

+ Support and facilitate business restructuring and acquisition integration activities as needed.

Consultation and Collaboration:

+ Maintain an organization that creates trusting relationships with employees and managers, providing expert consultation, insights, and guidance on people-related matters to drive organizational success.

+ Enable managers and effectively deliver people initiatives, policies, and programs in support of talent management, development, and retention.

+ Foster a culture of performance excellence through delivering effective performance management coaching.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address organizational challenges and opportunities.

Note, the statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, abilities, and skills required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources management, or related field

+ 15+ years in an HR role

+ Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role with broad-based experience of increasing responsibility including: organization development and talent management, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation planning, labor and employment laws and regulations, and acquisition/integration leadership.

+ Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into talent strategies and initiatives.

+ Excellent leadership skills with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.

+ Strong understanding of people best practices, strong execution, process and operational excellence orientation.

+ Exceptional at building relationships, stakeholder management, communication and conflict resolution, with the ability to collaborate and influence at all levels of the organization.

+ 10% Travel

+ Role is Hybrid (mix of onsite / Remote)

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree highly desirable

+ HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus.

Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com . We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\KnowYourRights\screen\_reader\10\20.pdf Cono zc a sus Derechos: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRightsSp\10\20.pdf We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com (https://www.zebra.com/ap/en.html) email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.

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Job Posting: JC262876379

Posted On: Jul 19, 2024

Updated On: Jul 23, 2024

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