Vice President of Human Resources

at  CW Services

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Vice President, HR for C&W Services will provide high level strategic and hands-on support to the C&W Services business, partnering with the executive leadership team to help set human capital strategy that drives operating model optimization aligned with business outcomes both now and in the future. This position will lead a team responsible for delivering people partner and generalist support to corporate functions within CWS while also owning HR data integrity and distribution, process and policy shifts, oversee HR’s role in business transitions, etc. The role will also collaborate with the HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) to ensure quality HR service delivery. The position reports to the Senior Vice President of People Partnering for C&W Services

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / CAPABILITIES / COMPETENCIES

• Strong ability to facilitate relationships and partner with the business
• Ability to apply HR knowledge / experience across all HR policies, programs, processes, and functions. Ability to understand and provide guidance on HR compliance efforts
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment - ability to deal with ambiguity and to adapt easily to rapidly changing business conditions. Able to operate effectively in a matrix environment.
• Strong internal consulting skills, with ability to influence change
• High business acumen and strong project management and analytical skills. Ability to understand the business priorities and the competitive environment. Understand the financial implications and risks associated with talent decisions.
• Sets clear and ambitious goals to obtain measurable results for critical priorities and deliverables.
• High understanding of talent management lifecycle; Strong organizational behavior / design / effectiveness skills
• Possesses a continuous improvement mentality – able to challenge the way things are done
• High EQ with excellent relationship building skills. Open, flexible, able to learn new concepts quickly, and communicate with people at all levels of different background
• Self-starter, able to work independently, takes ownership for problems
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Professional HR Certification is desired
• Ability to travel up to 30%

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in HR or business-related field; advanced degree preferred, but not required
• 10+ years of experience in a client-focused HR Business Partner role
• Ideal candidate will have prior experience in a Labor-based business with a large hourly workforce
• Experience working in a metrics-driven organization with matrix reporting is preferred.
  Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
  The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
  The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
  The compensation for the position is: $212,500.00 - $250,000.00
  C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

BUSINESS PARTNER / STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Partner directly with members of the CWS Executive Committee (CWS CFO, CTO, Head of Business Development, CMO, etc.) to drive strategic talent outcomes
• Provide HR Business Partner support in diagnosing issues and opportunities within their teams and taking action, driving initiatives and working with the HR team to execute plans.
• Drive and execute effective talent strategy, including robust succession plans and developing internal talent, along with the recruitment strategy to ensure the right talent at the right time.
• Liaise and develop relationships with organization counterparts in communications and change management
• Deliver an exceptional quality of service to the leadership team, as reflected by stakeholder feedback

HR FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Drive annual HR processes ensuring they are aligned with the HR roadmap and have consistent messaging
• Resource and succession planning – in close cooperation with the leadership and HR team, identify future resourcing needs, build succession plans and proactively identify resourcing options to close potential resourcing gaps
• Recruitment – Stakeholder ownership of the Talent Acquisition COE for the business, translating specific business needs to attract and acquire employees.
• Talent development – Manage talent review process, performance management, and employee growth programs, ensuring the continuous supply, development and retention of top talent.
• Training – Coordinate the training needs and training planning activities with the leadership teams, leveraging programs delivered by Global and Americas HR L&D teams.
• Use workforce data and apply analytical skills to formulate people insights and recommendations.
• Partnership with Labor Relations to communicate Labor Strategy to Operations and clients.
• Oversee Workforce Strategy & Development function and support.

HRBP PROJECT & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Work with various stakeholders on a wide variety of global HR initiatives and projects across multiple HR disciplines, including, but not limited to: compensation, diversity and inclusion, governance and policy, change management, talent management, performance management, HRIS, and acquisition due diligence & integration.