HR Business Partner Lead (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office - VA or TX) at Freddie Mac
McLean, VA 22106
About the Job
At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you’ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation. Position OverviewDo you thrive in an environment that supports a leader-led, human capital management (HCM) approach to advance organizational effectiveness? Have you demonstrated business and functional acumen to develop workforce strategies in service to the business? The HR Business role, in partnership with leadership, plays a pivotal role in positively impacting workplace culture and our ability to accomplish our mission to make home possible.Our Impact:HR is made up of a variety of functional areas all focused on supporting Freddie Mac employees to be at their best. Our team includes experts in talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, learning and development, career mobility and inclusion and belonging — as well as technical services such as HR technology and workplace analytics. The HR Business Partners are trusted advisors to senior executives and the business to deliver Human Resources programs and services that enhance the employee experience and drive business results. In HR, we enable our people to win. Because when people win, the business wins too. We bring this to life through a variety of products, programs, and solutions.
• Strategic HR Consultation
• Competitive Market-Based Compensation
• Market-Leading Benefits and Well-being Offerings
• Winning Culture Defined by Our Competencies
• Performance Enablement
• Employee Voice Mechanism
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Hiring the Right People
• A Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Community
• Foundational HR Solutions
• Strategic HR CommunicationsYour Impact:Key responsibilities for the HR Business Partner, Lead role include:Advising employees and people managers on topics such as workforce shaping, performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, development plans, reorganizations, and employee engagement surveysCoaching managers in effective and proactive people management initiatives such as leadership skills, training and development, organizational design, and performance concernsUnderstanding and mitigating corporate risk associated with relevant employment laws/policies; Advising on sophisticated leave topics (ADA, FMLA, etc.) when advanced beyond standard processesCollaborating and partnering with our Centers of Excellence (e.g., talent advisors, workforce analytics, DEI, benefits, compensation, learning & development, employee relations, etc.) to effectively deliver and complete the talent strategy, HR processes, and reporting for the businessSupporting the broader HR Business Partner community (i.e., focus groups, team builds, engagement initiatives, special projects, etc.)Other duties as assignedQualifications:8 - 10 years of client facing experience or consulting experience or a combinationBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceMinimum 5+ years of experience in Human Resources or Human Capital ConsultingChange management skills & experiences are keyProven experience in data analysis (Excel and PowerPoint)Professional Human Resources Certification or Senior Professional Human Resources Certification or coaching certification is a plusKeys to Success in this Role:Employs extensive expertise as an HR business partner to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, while advising top management on their talent strategy. Seamlessly completing HR processes including performance management, talent management and engagement surveys across multiple divisions and leadersUsing skills and experiences to build upon current processes to recommend and suggest process improvements and standardization, where appropriate.Partnering with clients to form effective relationships and understand business goals to effectively complete HR solutions that are aligned to the business needsAbility to effectively challenge, influence and develop positive relationships inside and outside of HRIntellectual curiosity and interpersonal flexibilityVery solid attention to detailAbility to lead a process and follow through on tasks with significant organizational, project and program management skillsStrong leadership skills, phenomenal teammate, and thorough understanding of the Freddie Mac organizational structureSelf-starter and proactive with the ability to think creatively and implement in a manner that respects and meets appropriate internal controlsExcellent communication and consultation skills, including comfort interacting with internal management and key internal partnersComfortable using workforce analytics and reporting to inform and influence business decisionsApply now and learn why there’s #MoreAtFreddieMac!Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit and register with our referral code: MAC.Time-type:Full timeFLSA Status:ExemptFreddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site. This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $123,000 - $185,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.Job SummaryJob number: JR13625Date posted : 2024-10-16Profession: Corporate & Business OperationsEmployment type: Full time
• Strategic HR Consultation
• Competitive Market-Based Compensation
• Market-Leading Benefits and Well-being Offerings
• Winning Culture Defined by Our Competencies
• Performance Enablement
• Employee Voice Mechanism
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Hiring the Right People
• A Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Community
• Foundational HR Solutions
• Strategic HR CommunicationsYour Impact:Key responsibilities for the HR Business Partner, Lead role include:Advising employees and people managers on topics such as workforce shaping, performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, development plans, reorganizations, and employee engagement surveysCoaching managers in effective and proactive people management initiatives such as leadership skills, training and development, organizational design, and performance concernsUnderstanding and mitigating corporate risk associated with relevant employment laws/policies; Advising on sophisticated leave topics (ADA, FMLA, etc.) when advanced beyond standard processesCollaborating and partnering with our Centers of Excellence (e.g., talent advisors, workforce analytics, DEI, benefits, compensation, learning & development, employee relations, etc.) to effectively deliver and complete the talent strategy, HR processes, and reporting for the businessSupporting the broader HR Business Partner community (i.e., focus groups, team builds, engagement initiatives, special projects, etc.)Other duties as assignedQualifications:8 - 10 years of client facing experience or consulting experience or a combinationBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceMinimum 5+ years of experience in Human Resources or Human Capital ConsultingChange management skills & experiences are keyProven experience in data analysis (Excel and PowerPoint)Professional Human Resources Certification or Senior Professional Human Resources Certification or coaching certification is a plusKeys to Success in this Role:Employs extensive expertise as an HR business partner to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, while advising top management on their talent strategy. Seamlessly completing HR processes including performance management, talent management and engagement surveys across multiple divisions and leadersUsing skills and experiences to build upon current processes to recommend and suggest process improvements and standardization, where appropriate.Partnering with clients to form effective relationships and understand business goals to effectively complete HR solutions that are aligned to the business needsAbility to effectively challenge, influence and develop positive relationships inside and outside of HRIntellectual curiosity and interpersonal flexibilityVery solid attention to detailAbility to lead a process and follow through on tasks with significant organizational, project and program management skillsStrong leadership skills, phenomenal teammate, and thorough understanding of the Freddie Mac organizational structureSelf-starter and proactive with the ability to think creatively and implement in a manner that respects and meets appropriate internal controlsExcellent communication and consultation skills, including comfort interacting with internal management and key internal partnersComfortable using workforce analytics and reporting to inform and influence business decisionsApply now and learn why there’s #MoreAtFreddieMac!Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit and register with our referral code: MAC.Time-type:Full timeFLSA Status:ExemptFreddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site. This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $123,000 - $185,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.Job SummaryJob number: JR13625Date posted : 2024-10-16Profession: Corporate & Business OperationsEmployment type: Full time
