Director HR Business Partner- Practices

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Kyndryl is seeking an accomplished Human Resources professional to provide HR leadership to the Practices. This role will serve as the HR Business Partner to the global Practice leadership reporting HR VP of Practices.

This role will be part of a global team of 200+ HR professionals supporting approximately 90,000 global colleagues. The role will be responsible for the HR strategies that support business objectives and growth for three of the Practices. They will provide strong and proactive leadership to address opportunities related to reskilling and talent management, organizational development, culture development, labor strategy, and diversity & inclusion. The role will also play a key part in developing HR talent at the global level.

Candidates for this role will demonstrate the following capabilities: 

• A proven HR generalist: Balances vision, drive for results, a learning orientation and employee outcomes across complex teams.  Brings experience and wisdom as an HR generalist and proven track record of success, ideally having worked in an IT services environment.

• Translation of global strategies into an employee strategy for the global market: Conceptualizes and implements HR strategies, practices, and policies supportive of the organization’s growth objectives and aligned to market priorities.

• Relationship building and influencing: As a global partner to the practices, builds authentic relationships and garners influence as a key thought partner. Influences executive teams to leverage HR programs and initiatives, leads the business discussion of HR and talent issues, facilitates decision-making on business issues related to HR opportunities, and provides ongoing coaching and consultation to support business leader performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic partner to the global practice leaders.

• Partners and collaborates with line management and executive teams and other functional areas (such as compensation, benefits, workforce diversity) to proactively address business issues related to workforce development and productivity

• Providing advice and counsel on multiple initiatives (such as workforce optimization) and recommending solutions to complex employee relations and HR issues

• Responsible for implementing programs that are specific to a consulting organization

• Plays strategic role in organization success, focusing on employee experience and talent by developing and implementing initiatives

• Accountable for the talent strategy in the consulting organization

Scope

• $5+ B revenue

• Supports 17-30 Executives

• 3000 + employees

• Individual contributor role

• This position should be at EST/CST time zone

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect.  We have training and upskilling programs that you find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the change to certify in all four major platforms.  One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retain. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Compensation

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $146,040 to $277,320 based on a full-time schedule.  Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.  For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:

California: $160,680 to $332,760 

Colorado: $146,040 to $277,320 

New York City: $175,080 to $332,760 

Washington: $160,680 to $305,160 

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disabil