HRBP Director

The Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) will oversee a comprehensive range of value-added policies, programs and services for corporate with the goal of optimizing the employee experience. The position will partner in the development and implementation of the long-term Human Capital (People) strategy to enhance the execution of the company's business strategy. S/he will implement people and organizational solutions from an enterprise-wide viewpoint and also measure/monitor the needs of employees by building relationships across all levels of the organization. S/he will utilize diagnostics to address and understand organizational dynamics to align with the business environment as well as implement and refine continuous improvement activities. The position will support all corporate functions. In total, the employee population is nearly 500+primarily based in the US with some individuals dispersed in global locations. S/he will work closely with the Carnival Cruise Line Human Resources team to ensure reasonable consistency on HR practices and policies.

Job Functions:

• Serve as the central HR point of contact to corporate employees on all HR-related issues. Collaborate in developing and refining HR strategies to respond to changing business needs
• Facilitate ongoing performance review process and provide leaders with ongoing consultation and coaching on performance management tools and solutions. Facilitate the employee engagement survey results analysis and action planning. Lead the resolution of employee relations challenges, investigations, career counseling and leadership/executive coaching. Partner with business leaders on assessment of talent, succession planning and key talent movements. Partner with Talent Acquisition Team, Finance and business leaders to facilitate hiring plans and forecasts. Advise the business on regulatory employment law (in concert with Legal). Escalate issues related to work environment and employee amenities
• Drive a variety of projects within HR Business Partner team and business unit as needed as well as in conjunction with other cross-functional HR teams.
• Understand the talent needs of the business and develop strategies to identify, attract and retain/develop the next generation of leaders. Spearhead and leverage HR metrics (i.e. workforce data and trends, turnover, etc.) to diagnose and proactively address or   anticipate potential challenges to the business. Consult on investments of HR resources (i.e. L&D, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, etc.)
• Partner with HR team and leaders to formulate business plans, strategic workforce planning objectives and human resources guidelines for client groups. Partner with leaders on small to large scale organizational realignments and other change management initiatives (i.e. reductions in force, mergers and acquisitions and other workforce actions). Collaborate in the development of competency models and career/learning roadmaps for job families. Conduct competency and skill assessments as necessary   
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned           

Qualifications:

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree preferred.
• Work Experience:  10 years in Human Resources, in multiple disciplines (Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Organizational Development, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, etc.) and across multiple countries with 4+ of those years of experience as an HR Business Partner at a global Fortune 500 corporation required.  6+ years of management experience and evidence of interaction and influence with senior management required.  Experience supporting a diverse client group within the industries of hospitality, entertainment and/or cruise preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Ability to set priorities, meet challenging deadlines and quickly get up to speed
• Self-directed individual with initiative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project management and strategic planning skills
• Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills
• Collaborative and a team player
• Skilled consultant and facilitator
• Ability to influence and “sell” ideas to senior management.
• Ability to work with groups and teams to identify issues and solve problems
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity.
• Can effectively coach and develop professionals
• Showcases diplomacy, professional maturity, and an ability to keep confidences
• Customer service oriented and has an ability to listen and understand business priorities
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
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