HR Business Consultant I

Description and Requirements
The Opportunity
The HR Business Consultant role will partner with various senior leaders in Government and Legal Affairs and Global Marketing and Communication organization focused on people solutions that drive business results. The individual in this role will assess the human resources needs in areas such as performance management, talent management, organizational design, change management and leadership development. In addition, this role will broker services from MetLife's HR Centers of Expertise to deliver in the areas of HR data analytics, compensation, learning and development, talent management and acquisition, diversity & inclusion and global mobility in support of business goals.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Provide partnership, advice, consultation and intelligence regarding organizational effectiveness to business leaders.
• Analyze and present key metrics insights to address business results, goals and objectives and make recommendations to drive targeted action plans to address areas of opportunity.
• Keep leaders and employees informed of MetLife's HR policies and administrative practices, and of proposed changes that will affect their operational effectiveness; devise and develop effective communication between and among management and employees on all policy changes.
• Collaborate with HR partners and COEs across MetLife to execute the enterprise strategy, participate on cross-functional initiatives/projects/programs, expand network and sphere of influence, and manage business as usual (BAU) matters.
• Partner with the business to provide thought leadership and consultation on organizational health strategy, action plans, and implementation to enhance employee engagement and productivity.
• Partner with respective Government and Legal Affairs and Global Marketing and Communications leadership teams to strengthen the leadership pipeline and succession planning efforts through coaching, counseling, and L&D efforts.
• Leverage HR COEs to deliver full suite of HR capabilities and resources that support the achievement of business and enterprise goals.
• Participate in special projects as requested.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of professional HR experience with a global function in a matrixed environment.
• Experience working globally and familiarity with cultures outside of the US and non-US labor practices.
• Change management experience, able to operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment and to exhibit the necessary gravitas in senior staff meetings.
• Ability to build, maintain and influence relationships with leaders and HR leadership team members globally to broker services for clients and to participate positively and actively in the HR global network.
• Strong problem-solving skills in support of senior leaders in working through a path to the delivery of goals & initiatives as it relates to people.
• Strong quantitative measurement, budgeting, and management reporting and analytical skills.
• Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree preferred.

The salary range for applicants for this position is $105,200 - $130,000.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$105,200 - $130,000
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