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Northwestern Mutual · 1 day ago

Sr. HR Consultant

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$77K/yr - $164K/yr

6+ years exp

Northwestern Mutual is a company that focuses on providing high quality consulting support in HR. The Sr. HR Consultant will partner with business leadership to drive HR processes and programs that support business objectives, while also managing multiple priorities and utilizing data analytics for informed decision-making.

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Responsibilities

Partners with business leadership and human resource teams to effectively deliver HR processes and programs that drive business results including but not limited to employee relations, performance development, engagement, retention, change leadership and transitions, individual and team development, compensation, diversity inclusion, and talent acquisition

Provides trusted consultation to people leaders on developing and leading employees while bringing enterprise and outside in business perspectives

Leads and/or participates in projects and initiatives in HR and/or business areas to further deliver business results

Facilitates people leader and employee training on various people and talent related topics. Responsible for escalation and feedback loops to HR Business Partners, Human Resource Centers of Expertise, and Shared Operations

Leverages data and analytics to inform business consultation and talent solutions. Applies data analysis skills and judgment to accurately interpret findings and to provide data insight-based approaches to the business

Navigates multiple systems and programs including analytic tools, talent management and other HR systems

Manages multiple priorities, stakeholders and changing business and economic landscapes, flexing work approach and style to support highest priorities across the organization and within HR

Continually develops skills to maximize value to the business and within the HR organization

Qualification

HR generalist experienceData-driven decision-makingConsulting skillsProject managementChange managementBusiness acumenAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsConflict managementFlexibilityEmotional intelligence

Required

Bachelor's degree required in human resources, business or related field

An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience emphasizing data driven decision-making, communications, and personal development may be considered

Minimum of 6 years of human resource experience in more than one HR discipline ideally HR generalist experience with specific experience in at least three of the following: change leadership and transitions, compensation, performance development, employee relations, recruiting, talent management

Demonstrated business acumen in a variety of business environments to include knowledge in practices, trends, current and possible future policies

Proven track record of exceptional consulting, project management, analytical and organizational skills with the ability to independently set priorities and carry out multiple, diverse assignments within time deadlines required

Engages in and models courageous and constructive dialogue; confidence to offer a new and potentially challenging idea to foster conversation and critical thinking; ability to deliver difficult / complex messages and help others understand multiple points of view

Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond quickly and creatively to change and shifting, sometimes competing, priorities. Comfort operating through risk and uncertainty in a high-volume work environment

Demonstrated ability to effectively perform within a matrixed environment

Superior oral and written communications skills and the ability to build rapport with all staff levels required

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead/influence people and groups over whom there is no direct authority

Effective conflict management skills

Flexibility and good judgment

Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner required