Sr HR Advisor (Digital) - H-E-B

Job Summary: Coaches / guides executive leadership and HR Manager team in functional areas of human resources.

Scope: Supports the Digital Human Resources division.

Strategic Business Partnerships
- Cultivates and maintains a highly productive business partnership with client groups providing expertise and direction
- Exercises confidentiality and demonstrates a strong, neutral Human Resources perspective in all interactions
- Develops, executes, and sustains complex change management initiatives that align with the business priorities while maintaining the culture
- Coordinates and leads cross-functional teams to address complex business challenges
- Designs and recommends changes to current programs, processes, and policies (People Survey, Merit, Equity Review, Unique Business Initiatives)
- HR lead for complex re-organizations and Partner implications to include Partner displacements and reassignments
- Coaches, advises, and guides business partners on developing and retaining talent
- Influences the development of business strategies by participating in/or leading cross-functional projects / programs
- Understands the business through numbers (financial acumen)
- Facilitates and / or provides Corporate Training (e.g., leadership, certification programs, compliance, and policy) to develop Great Partners
- Collaborates with Partners and leadership to interpret, align, and communicate HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations
- Participates in Director level selection process and approves hiring decisions (including compensation)
- Provides coaching and 360 feedback to leaders

Strengthening the H-E-B Culture
- Promotes high professional standards, positive interpersonal relations, and a problem-solving approach in all situations
- Plays a leadership role in crisis management activities (e.g., natural disasters; deaths; violence in the workplace)
- Ensures positive Partner morale by building effective relationships on site (e.g., credibility, reputation of confidentiality, and other methods)
- Manages and directs complex Partner relations activities
- Provides guidance and direction on union response plans; recommends strategies to address issues proactively
- Conducts vulnerability audits and determines strategies based upon results
- Is known for their credibility and approachability with leaders and Partners at all levels (is genuine and real--what you see is what you get)

Leadership Responsibilities / Traits

- Serves as a potential people leader 

- Coaches, mentors and develops other HRMs
- Gathers, develops, and interprets data (some complex) and makes recommendations on appropriate actions for the Business Partner(s), including Senior Level Executives
- Conducts and leads investigations to determine the appropriate actions/next steps
- Develops and implements strategies that support overall HR Planks
- Exhibits a high sense of urgency
- Performs and directs advanced, diversified, and confidential HR functions exercising a high degree of independent judgment
- Influences without authority at all levels of leadership
- Leads and manages Digital HR team on the Run of the Business (Investigations & Appeals, Promotions, Change Management)
- Partners with Corporate HR Leadership on the creation and vision and strategy development and planning for key HR initiatives

- Is known for objectivity when conducting investigations; problem solving
- Is trusted with highly confidential information
- Identifies needs on an ongoing basis and works with HR functional areas and business partners to develop solutions
- Evaluates situations accurately
- Develops communications strategy and design for key initiatives
- Deploys complex HR programs which deliver new information requiring philosophical and strategic explanation
- Is known to take action (isn't afraid to `do the right thing')
- Is known to take a stance with leaders at all levels
- Is widely known as a steward of the culture
- Exercises considerable judgment on behalf of the HR Director in his / her absence

Education and Experience preferred
- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
- 8+ years of experience in human resources or related operations experience
- 3+ years of experience in leadership
- Extensive experience in various areas of labor relations
- Experience in business operations
- Experience coaching
- Experience successfully working complex issues with senior leadership
- Exposure to multiple Centers of Excellence (e.g., Recruiting, Learning & Development, Compensation, Benefits) or equivalent external experience
- SPHR certification

Key Competencies preferred
- Expert verbal / written communication and presentation skills
- Expert interpersonal skills
- Advanced facilitation skills
- Advanced negotiating and influencing skills
- Advanced project leadership skills
- PC skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and software / applications (e.g., PeopleSoft, HRIS, Kenexa, etc.) required by the job
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work collaboratively at all levels of the organization
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, change-oriented work environment

Physical and Other Requirements
- Function in a fast-paced, retail, operations, office environment
- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
- Work extended hours; sit / stand / walk for extended periods
- Must be readily accessible to Business Partners
- Occasionally lift 10 lbs or more