Regional HR Business Partner, Senior
We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.
We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Senior Regional HR Business Partner and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.
We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Senior Regional HR Business Partner and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.
The Regional HR Business Partner partners with local leaders, managers and employees, aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive employee engagement, manager effectiveness and local/regional development. This is done through a broad range of responsibilities, including manager enablement, employee relations, HR program support and more. The RHRBP ensures alignment with company and business unit strategy, local employment law and global HR policies and practices. At the Senior RHRBP level, the role acts as the HR site leader and plays a lead role in ensuring collaboration amongst G&A functions at the location(s) the RHRBP supports.
In this role, you will:
Regional/Country/Site Success
- Partner with Global BPs, fellow Regional BPs, COEs and local leaders, managers and employees to plan for and execute HR programs, initiatives, etc. These are most often characterized by a high level of complexity, numerous teams and significant collaboration.
- Act as the subject matter expert on US labor law.
- Lead or contribute to site HR activities/events.
- Collaborate with teams outside of HR on cross-functional projects and shared work, e.g., onboarding a new employee, which involves HR, IT and Workplace Operations.
Employee Engagement & Support
- Collaborate with Global HRBPs, Talent & Culture team and other HR COEs on HR program readiness, leadership/manager support and execution.
- Review and analyze regional and country-level employee engagement results. Prepare country/regional reports, share with Global HRBPs and local leadership/management. Support improvement efforts.
Leader/Manager Effectiveness
- Develop knowledge of Progress's various organization and build relationships with key stakeholders. Use insights to Identify needs, make recommendations and implement agreed upon solutions within the business and/or HR team, often working in close collaboration with a Global HRBP.
- Support leaders and managers in driving progress and accountability towards strategy execution, team goals, etc.
- Advise and support managers and employees through performance assessment/feedback program execution.
- Advise and support leaders and managers on managing under performance.
- Act as the knowledge resource and advisor to managers during the annual merit cycle, promotion planning, and ad hoc role and compensation requests.
- Facilitate New Manager Orientation and New Manager Assimilation sessions as needed. Work with the Talent & Culture team to update content based on local legislation and cultural nuances.
- Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and conflict resolution. Consult and collaborate with Global HRBPs, internal legal, compliance and other teams when needed.
- Support legal team on employment related legal matters.
- Play a key role in various aspects of the M&A lifecycle. These may include review of the target company's HR-related documents and practices, understanding and preparing required employment documentation, job and terminations and integration.
HR Organizational Excellence
- Collaborate closely with the HR Services team on transactional/operational HR responsibilities, primarily as an escalation point.
- Identify areas for process and program improvements. Drive improvement directly in areas owned by the BP team and/or through feedback and support to the owning team.
Additionally:
- Independently review and successfully resolve high-complexity issues and situations by: conducting in-depth analysis of the case, proposing potential solutions (incorporating innovation and best practices in the field of Human Resources), providing arguments for the advantages and disadvantages of each solution, including their value/budget implications, aligning the approach with the stakeholders and leaders responsible for decision-making, and managing the change and implementation of the solutions.
- Advice for the execution of complex cases.
- Lead or participate in training new employees.
- Share local/country/regional expertise with other members of the HRBP organization and beyond.
Your background:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant course of study
- 6+ years in a regional HR role; experience in other aspects of HR a plus
- Experience working with all levels of leaders and employees
- Experience in effectively presenting to groups, facilitating meetings, etc.
- Experience handling complex employee relations matters
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to manage multiple responsibilities, projects, etc. at one time
- Works well within a team and as autonomously
- Experience working in a global organization, effectively collaborating across time zones and cultures
What we offer in return is the opportunity to elevate your game and to also enjoy:
Compensation
- Generous remuneration package
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment
- 30 days paid annual vacation
- An extra day off for your birthday
- 2 additional days off for volunteering
- Premium healthcare and dental care coverage
- Additional pension insurance
- Well-equipped gym on-site with CrossFit equipment and a climbing wall
- Co-funded Multisport card
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Together, We Make Progress
Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!