Sr. Manager - Talent Business Partner - Kansas City (Hybrid)

The Sr. Manager, Talent Business Partner leverages data, insights, and deep business acumen to lead workforce planning, organizational design, leadership development, employee relations, and change initiatives. This role balances strategic partnership with operational excellence, ensuring effective execution of key talent processes while elevating the overall capability of leaders and teams. This is a hybrid position located in Kansas City, Missouri. Responsibilities Works closely with the overall Talent team and Firm to evaluate and support the needs of the business and create tools and resources to increase leadership, team and individual effectiveness. Develops and delivers communication and change management plans in support of both Talent and firm programs. Be a trusted resource and consultant to business area(s) leadership, providing guidance when appropriate. Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the Talent group to develop solutions, programs and policies. Builds and develops talent growth, strategy and succession plans that are tailored to meet business unit needs. Support and partner to execute on the performance management practices Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues across all business unit(s), office (s) and/or region(s) Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements and company policies related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the general counsel as needed/required. Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. Partners across talent team to develop best practices for new hires, promotions, and transfers. Helps to build out internal processes and definition of roles for the talent partners working with the talent team and business. Occasional travel. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Excellent communication skills including written, interpersonal, and listening skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies. Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Strong project management skills across projects of varying size and scope Skilled in managing employee relations matters. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to communicate professionally at all levels within the firm. Education And Experience Required: Bachelor's degree Preferred: Advanced Human Resources degree and Certified Human Resources credentials Experience Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Organization Development, Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration or an equivalent field is required. Minimum of 9 years of Human Resource experience in a professional services and/or legal environment preferred. About Littler Littler is the largest global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively devoted to representing management. With more than 1,900 attorneys in over 100 offices worldwide, Littler serves as the single source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice, Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record for over 75 years. Littler’s unparalleled commitment to labor and employment law helps clients navigate a complex business world with nuanced legal issues—building better solutions for clients’ toughest challenges. With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, Littler is fully focused on its clients. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, Littler fosters a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, Littler disrupts the status quo—delivering bold, groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen tomorrow. Benefits comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children. In addition, we provide a superior 401(k) plan. ample time off programs mental health programs family building and caregiving generous paid parental leave life insurance disability insurance a wellness program flexible spending accounts and an employee referral bonus program. No recruiters – principals only. Littler is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. Search firms who submit candidates for this position are not eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is successfully hired. Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This job posting is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Littler