HR Manager/Business Partner

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Responsibilities:

The HR Manager/Business Partner will collaborate with business leaders, as well as other business advisors (e.g. Talent Acquisition, Learning & Professional Development, Finance, etc.), on talent-related matters and will act as an 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, considering talent trends, business needs, business direction and business strategy in order to deliver solutions that support positive results and impact firm performance in partnership with COE’s, HR Market & line of business peers, seek to find increased efficiencies while maintaining quality client service

• Lead the delivery of RSM’s Talent strategy in alignment with firm strategy, to drive consistency across a matrixed organization

• Integrate, align, and embed 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

• Leverage existing reports (recognition, feedback) to gather, organize data, conduct basic analysis, and develop conclusions.

​Employee Relations & Compliance 

• Coach and advise employees and leaders on challenging and complex situations by applying comprehensive knowledge of HR and firm policies and procedures 

• Provide coaching to people leaders on complex performance issues, including collaboration on employee counseling reports (ECR) 

• Partner with employee relations team regarding investigations and difficult employee matters 

Performance Management & Salary Administration 

• Educate and advise local leadership on compensation objectives, bonus programs, and applicable regulations. 

• Facilitate talent development meetings including year-end performance, promotion, and compensation recommendations 

People Leadership 

• Coach, mentor, and develop other HR team members in the role as an advisor and/or informal reporting relationships; set appropriate performance expectations and provide feedback. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources or related field required  

• HR Certification or advanced degree in Human Resources or related field required  

• 5+ years of experience working as a HR Business Partner or related experience required  

• Comprehensive expertise in HR principles, including relevant federal, state, and local laws a