HR Business Partner
Position at Conair LLC
As the HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for translating Conair's strategy into a people and organizational plan for the US Business Functions. Working closely with key stakeholders you'll anticipate and define future talent needs and establish strategies to shape our talent investments for the future. This role is hands-on and strategic, providing expertise in talent management, organizational design, coaching / development, workforce planning, and performance management.
You energize others with your vision of the future and bring them along on the journey. You're highly analytical and understand how to link data with strategy. You know how to flex your style to the person and situation. You can consider issues from multiple perspectives and connect the dots on seemingly disconnected ideas.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Talent Planning
- Translate business goals and priorities into a comprehensive people strategy
- Lead workforce planning efforts, identifying future talent needs and developing strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent
- Partner with the CHRO, VP, Talent Management, and executive leadership to shape and implement a world-class talent management strategy
Organizational Design & Effectiveness
Guide leaders through organizational design, job architecture, and change management to ensure scalable and agile structuresLeverage data and analytics to assess talent gaps, forecast needs, and model scenariosLeadership Coaching & Development
Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, fostering leadership capability and succession readinessIdentify and recommend development opportunities including coaching, cross-functional assignments, and career pathwaysEmployee Experience & Culture
Champion initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and inclusionSupport and model the company's culture through open communication, transparency, and trust-buildingPerformance & People Operations
Oversee performance management processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and employee growthPartner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver integrated solutions across compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and learningStakeholder Collaboration
Act as a connector across functions, promoting cross-functional alignment and sharing best practicesRepresent the voice of the business within HR and the voice of HR within the businessQualifications / Skills
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Organization Design and Development, Organizational Management, or comparable skills, certifications, or experience. HR Certification strongly preferredAt least 5 years of management level experience in talent strategy, organizational development, and leadership coaching, preferably within a consumer product / manufacturing or broader B2C organizationAt least 5 years of experience supporting C-suite leaders on long-term, strategic talent initiatives within diverse organizational contexts.At least 5 years of previous experience as a people managerStrong ability to understand business and financial conditions, ability to link HR and business strategy, and identify talent-based ways to improve business performanceSkilled at identifying and assessing current organizational capabilities-building what's required, crafting and supporting culture, and aligning programsAble to anticipate challenges, see context, make connections quickly, and problem-solve effectivelyProven ability to cultivate trusting relationships through listening for what matters, quickly developing rapport, earning the respect and trust of others, influence and persuade others, and can guide leaders to collaborate and act on decisions and recommendationsExperience leading organizational change with empathyDemonstrable track record of an effective communication style and content with all levels in the organization; effective at influencing and facilitatingAbility to be flexible and forward-thinking within a changing organizationStrong ability to identify and articulate the case for change, evaluating change readiness, building and implementing partner plans and transition activities, and leading sustained change managementExperience leading through uncertainty, ambiguity, or complex and emotional issuesEnvironmental Factors
Working conditions are normal for an office environmentMust be able to sit for extended periods of timeMust be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of timeThis role requires on-site presence Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere on FridaysDomestic travel estimated at 10%What We Offer
Comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision plansGenerous Paid Time Off ProgramsLife & Disability InsuranceFSA / HSA / Dependent Care FSAPaid Parental Leave401k and company matchEAP & Employee Wellness ProgramsVolunteer Days Paid Time OffFree breakfast and lunch in the Stamford officeFree parking and free train station shuttleAbout Us
Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.
Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it's part of the Company's DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands includes CONAIR, Cuisinart, BabylissPRO, Scnci, TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.
Conair's passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company's goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.
At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative high-quality products and iconic brands that enhance their lives.
Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you don't have 100% of the experience we're looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Conair!