Talent Strategy & People Partner – Senior Advisor

As a Talent Strategy & People Partner, Senior Advisor you are responsible for the important function of developing people strategies to support the achievement of business plans and growth objectives. You will support a variety of initiatives and talent strategies for the Global Sales business. You will partner closely with the Senior Director Talent Strategy Partner for Global Sales, as well as the Director Talent Strategy Partner supporting North America Sales. In addition, you will partner with business leaders, People team Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and People Partners to develop and execute talent initiatives that drive organizational success, ensuring the company attracts, develops, and retains top talent. This role requires strong relationship building and leadership skills, along with an understanding of both the business's strategic goals and the intricacies of talent management within your functional area.

Talent Strategy

• Acts as a key member of the business leadership team, supporting growth objectives by offering subject matter expertise on talent, organizational and people-related strategies. 
• Understands business plans and strategies and partner closely with business leaders and regional Talent Strategy Partners to identify, prioritize and build the capabilities, structure, and talent to support the organization’s success. 

Workforce Planning and Talent Management

• Advocates for talent management and development for the business with a focus on enhancing leadership capabilities, developing the organization’s expertise and skills advancements, and ensuring succession bench strength.
• Supports organizational design, workforce planning, talent and performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement for the business.
• Assesses future talent needs and current vs. desired organizational performance and capabilities. Develop and deploy actions to address gaps.

Talent Insights:

• Reviews business and people key performance indicators with business leaders and identify insights and talent actions aimed at improving key people metrics.
• Analyzes workforce trends to forecast future labor requirements to support leaders in workforce planning and succession management.

Consultation and Collaboration

• Collaborates with People Partners to understand regional talent landscape and support implementation of employee initiatives across the global organization.
• Facilitates change and support organizational change initiatives including the integration of acquisitions.
• Coach’s leaders on leadership and management practices and provide consultation, insights, and guidance on people-related matters to drive organizational success.

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.

Must be able to work hybrid in Lincolnshire or downtown Chicago, IL.

10% travel

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field
• 12+ years in an HR role supporting leaders on talent initiatives, talent acquisition, people partner, organizational development, talent management and acquisition/integration leadership

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with solid business acumen and commercial awareness with the ability to translate business goals into talent strategies and initiatives.
• Experience in talent management principles, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Adept at data analytics, ability to analyze data, recognize trends, apply benchmarks, tie back to business priorities and develop data driven recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and client focus with the proven ability to build relationships, collaborate, and influence stakeholders
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus

Come Join the Herd!

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, 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 [email protected]. 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.

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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.

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary: USD 136100.00 - USD 204100.00 Yearly

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.