The HR Manager/Business Partner will be responsible for developing deep understanding of the business and assigned functional groups current and future strategy plans and objectives. This role will be accountable for leading initiatives to directly impacting strategies to foster talent development, performance management, retention, D&I, and workforce planning. The HR Manager will collaborate with business leaders on talent related issues and will act as employee and firm advocate and change agent.

Talent Strategy & Execution

• Responsible for relationship management with functional business leaders to ensure day-to-day operations function consistently and in alignment with firm strategy e.g. talent/client experience, employee engagement, retention & culture/diversity/inclusion and recognition initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders across the firm in order to understand talent trends, business needs, business direction and business strategy in order to deliver solutions that support positive results
• In partnership with COE's, as well as HR Market & LOB peers seek to find increased efficiencies while maintaining quality client service
• Lead the delivery of RSM Talent strategy in alignment with firm strategy and to be consistent across the matrix
• Integrates, aligns and embeds culture of diversity and inclusion in activities and initiatives

Talent Management

• Coach leaders and help develop plans for career growth, leadership opportunities, mobility and succession
• Leverages existing reports (recognition, feedback) to gather, organize data, conduct basic analysis, and develop conclusions.

Employee Relations/Compliance

• Coaches and advises employees and leaders on performance and interpersonal issues.
• Drafts and delivers complex employee counseling reports (ECR)
• Works with employee relations team regarding investigations

Performance Management/Salary Administration

• Educates and advises local leadership on compensation objectives, bonus programs, and applicable regulations.
• Facilitate talent development meetings including year-end promotion and compensation recommendations

Operations & compliance

• Business Fluency to understand how the firm operates and identify and interpret levers that impact firm performance
• Knowledgeable of relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies and sets a high standard for self and team to
  ensure compliance
• Responsible for the delivery of core HR services including: planning staffing levels; orientation, on-boarding, and
  local office training.
• Responsible for a Portfolio that may include leading and reviewing results of large scope and/or projects, assignments and big picture strategic problem solving. May include projects e.g. Onboarding, Coaching, Compensation
• Collaborates with other business advisors e.g. TA, LPD, Finance, Marketing, Resource mgmt to support talent strategy and firm initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources or related field required
• PHR required

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal required
• Basic business acumen and understanding of industry and partnership model required
• Demonstrated ability to identify patterns of complex patterns of risk & liability, challenges and resolves issues, makes effective recommendation on course of action, and understands when to escalate complex issues required
• Demonstrates current working knowledge of federal, state, local regulations/laws and firm policies required
• Understands compensation materials and principles required
• Effective organization and time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks required
• Strong attention to detail required
• Ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, seek and implement change to drive business improvement; serve as a change agent required
• Operates with a sense of urgency required

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years' experience working as a Generalist within a Human Resources department or related experience required

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member by willingly accepting assignments, completing assignments within agreed upon timelines and willingly assisting co-workers required.
• Ability to supervise, direct, and review the results of projects or assignments required
• Previous professional services experience preferred
• Ability to attract, lead, motivate, and retain a team required
• Ability to support, affect, and implement change required
• Ability to impact and influence a diverse population required
• Ability to diffuse hostile situations and manage conflict appropriately required
• Sets highest personal standard for driving quality in all areas of HR services required
• Operate consistently in a manner that supports the "One RSM" culture and values required
• Ability to drive collaboration and communication between teams required
• Previous project or team management experience preferred

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood.

RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Job ID: req19786_Chicago_1

Line of Business: Internal Client Service

SubFunction: Human Resources

Job Type: FullTime

Req #: req19786_Chicago_1

Location: Dallas, TX US

Region: National

Job Category: Human Resources

Employment Type: Experienced

Degree Required: Bachelor

Travel: No