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Lead HR Business Partner

AT UKG
UKG

Lead HR Business Partner

Kilkenny, Ireland

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.

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An exciting new opportunity to join a high-performance HR team! The Human Resources Business Partner will serve as the senior advisor/business partner for senior level leaders supporting various functions. This role will provide a broad range of HR Business Partner services including: organization optimization, leadership coaching and development, talent management, change management, policy development, workforce planning & employee relations.
The successful candidate will develop strong relationships with the corporate functional HR centers of excellence to broker services to meet the needs of the organization to achieve amazing business results. The selected individual must be able to lead cultural change, challenge the status-quo and develop creative solutions to global business challenges.

Responsibilities:
• Represent the global HR function in providing full-service HR business partner/consulting support to select client groups.
• Partner, advise, and influence management team, through VP-level, on all aspects of people management and leadership.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with client leadership team and employees.
• Gains deep knowledge of corporate business practices, policies, organization structure, roles/responsibilities to fully understand business and industry dynamics.
• Drive Talent Management programs throughout client group for optimal adoption and impact.
• Establish, monitor and report on KPIs to ensure effectiveness of all HR programs.
• Identify the talent gaps and development needs of the client group, its managers, key individuals, and people in key positions.
• Continue to build exceptional HR business partnering capabilities that contribute to company performance and ensures that UKG continues to be a place where great people work.

Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an HRBP and/or leadership role, with a broad depth of experience in organizational design, management coaching, team building, compensation, employee relations, training, and HR program implementation.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Collaborative and customer-focused with ability to develop strong relationships at all levels..
• Demonstrated ability to align HR programs to business goals and objectives in a high growth environment.
• Experience supporting a globally dispersed organization.
• Proven capabilities in guiding organizations through periods of change.
• Experience in the interpretation of people analytics is a plus.
• Software or high-tech industry experience preferred.

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Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.

Client-provided location(s): Kilkenny, Ireland
Job ID: ukg-893378433849
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program