Sr Manager Business Partner

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary 

The Sr Manager, HR Business Partner is an integral part of the Coworker Success (HR) organization as well as an indispensable strategic partner to the business unit it supports. As a Sr Manager, Business Partner, you are seen as a trusted advisor and an extension of the leadership team within your business client group. Business Leaders call on you to help think through their most difficult and strategic talent challenges. Simply put, Business Partners are the bridge between talent and strategy. 
In this role, you will have the chance to leverage your HR expertise across our organization, translating global programs into impactful local and business-oriented solutions. Senior leaders seek out your guidance on how to assess, motivate and reward their teams, as well as come to you as a trusted advisor and partner to link talent strategy to our business outcomes. You will also act as a peer leader and a HR subject matter expert. This role’s success depends on the ability to build trusting and collaborative relationships with all areas of HR and the business units you support. 
The capability to influence leaders and navigate complexity is critical in this role, along with balancing day-to-day tasks while driving a long-term talent roadmap. In this role, you will serve as a talent advocate, cultural ambassador, innovator, and leadership consultant.
  
What you'll do 

• Proactively engage with business leaders at the executive leadership to provide guidance and solutions based on experiential expertise and industry research.
• Proactively provide support and resources to new senior leaders, connecting regularly to offer key perspectives, guidance, and connections.
• Influence, navigate, lead, participate in, or support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new strategies.
• Provide coaching and guidance to BP direct reports, peers, and/or mentees where applicable, fostering professional growth and development.
• Share best practices with the larger Business Partner (BP) team to enhance collective knowledge and strategy.
• Lead and oversee the development of organizational strategies, helping to execute and drive change adoption across the company.
• Anticipate coworker risk assessments, and lead or support the creation and execution of communication strategies to mitigate risks.
• Identify and prioritize the pipeline of project work, influencing stakeholders on timelines, outcomes, and the successful delivery of projects.
• Act as a workstream lead on enterprise projects, communicating risks and progress to project sponsors, and supporting necessary roadshows and materials preparation.
• Lead pre-work activities for organizational integrations, including talent assessment and organizational synergies, ensuring consistency in decision-making and communication.
• Lead and partner in organizational design conversations, leveraging experience to drive key decisions and oversee execution from a people management perspective.
• Identify and evaluate needs with business unit/functional leaders, providing input and guidance on job creation, talent management strategies, and succession planning.
• Guide teams on collaborating with appropriate resources/stakeholders, and lead or facilitate talent management strategies at the business unit and function level.
• Care for and model successful working relationships with Centers of Excellence (COE), acting as a partner to support successful execution of COE requests.
• Partner with COEs to enable leaders and coworkers with proper resources and contacts to complete successful programs, such as PMP, TRP, and Engagement Surveys.

What we expect of you 

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ experience in HR with increasing levels of scope and complexity OR
• Master’s degree and 5 years’ experience in HR with increasing levels of scope and complexity OR
• 11 years’ experience in HR with increasing levels of scope and complexity without a degree 
• 3 years experience in leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and in a constructive, professional manner with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven track record of strong interpersonal skills and good judgment to manage sensitive and confidential matters
• Exceptional navigation through conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional business acumen, including thorough understanding of business dependencies and cross functional collaboration
• Project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities/projects with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines and providing high quality work and service level
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead/influence a successful team or project
• Research and analyze information to make advanced employee relations decisions and recommendations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Travel to CDW locations as needed

Pay range: $ 140,000 - $ 166,400 depending on experience and skill set 
Annual bonus target of 15% subject to terms and conditions of plan 
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ 
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

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CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.