People Partner

ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com .
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
Proactivity. Agility. Thinking. Business Transformation.
The People Team exists to enable, empower, and support our people to unleash their potential and ultimately drive business performance through an unmatched employee experience.
We are seeking a progressive People Partner to assist in continuing to build a strong foundation in our HR Team, optimizing key areas such as Workforce Planning, People Analytics, HR Technology and Talent Management. We are looking for a hand raiser, unafraid of a challenge.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Digging deeper on the details:

• Partner with leaders of designated groups and drive HR programs that positively impact the employee experience: workforce planning and recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, compensation, and culture initiatives
• Trusted advisor to leaders, managers, and employees providing counsel, guidance, and strategic partnership
• Work closely with our HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards and HR Technology)
• Lead the performance management process, including mid-year and annual reviews, employee goal setting, and individual career development planning for designated client group
• In partnership with Director, People, drive change management initiatives to support organizational growth
• Address and resolve employee relations issues working with managers on employee development and performance management, coaching etc.
• Conduct exit interviews, review trends and data and make recommendations based on findings
• Provide general HR support to all employees across client groups
• Lead and/or assist with special projects, initiatives, and ad hoc assignments as required

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in an HR business partner or generalist role, ideally supporting a globally distribruted group.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred. Solid experience in human resource processes including employee relations, federal, state and employment laws
• A passion for creating a DEI focused, engaging, high-touch employee experience.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, employment laws, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with experience using HR metrics to inform decision-making.
• Comfortable handling confidential information in a critical and discrete manner, raising issues appropriately, and sharing your knowledge with other team members.
• Your professionalism is evident; you demonstrate financial mindedness and eye for business.
• This role requires that you to think fast and act precisely. You can lead your own time and prioritize your day based on the most critical needs while demonstrating agility to shift gears.
• Excellent project management skills

Nearest Major Market: Chicago