People (Human Resources) Business Partner - US & Canada

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Job description

Location: Plano, Texas

As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we've made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you're welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Are you in?

Come, and be where it begins.

Our Exciting Opportunity!

Our company, a standout performer within the Information, Communication & Technology industry, is seeking a highly skilled, business-minded, experienced Human Resources (HR) practitioner. As a People Business Partner, you will help to support the people strategy execution for the client group in the US and Canada and a wide range of both strategic and day-to-day human resources matters.

Ericsson People team is partnering with the leadership team to drive a culture transformation, greater focus on diversity and inclusion, and innovative talent management practices. This dynamic role gives you the opportunity to be part of an impactful, dynamic team driving progressive change throughout the North America organization.

You will

In this role, be responsible for aligning strategic objectives with people solutions and providing daily People Partner support to our clients within the Digital and Managed Services organizations.

Guide leaders in adhering to our values, purpose, and philosophies for a positive employee experience by

• Analyzing employee survey results, supporting Leadership Improvement Plans and contribute to client group's improvement initiatives
• Contributing to Strategic Leadership Culture Transformation
• Investigating and acting upon potential violations of company policies and Code of Business Ethics
• Implementing people team programs as well as special projects
• Leading reorganizations and providing communication support for senior leaders
• Facilitating team assimilation sessions for leaders and speak up sessions for supported units
• Supervising and guiding client specific programs

Influence business direction through People analytics, strategic planning, and advice by

• Assessing the development of people analytics to advice leaders in people matters
• Crafting insights to guide decisions around business needs, such as D&I, talent market, competence, attrition etc., positively impacting the organization
• Leading development of organizations, including organization re-design

Encourage growth and career advancement among Talents, in line with business direction by

• Driving continuous People Planning and conduct in-unit Talent Reviews
• Encouraging and supporting effective growth & career aspirations
• Researching and evaluating promotion proposals from the business

Cultivate a strong performance culture through clear expectations by

• Leading and addressing all People related issues including Performance Management, specific Employee Relations trends and driving unit improvement plans

Influence diversity practices & inclusion programs by

• Facilitating unit's D&I initiatives
• Advocating in unconscious bias, challenging leaders in recruitment, succession planning and nominations

Manage pay and recognition related matters by

• Supporting leaders in the execution of Annual Salary Review (ASR), off-cycle increases, bonus and awards
• Balancing annual salary budgets for client group, ensuring adherence to global guidelines and local conditions
• Guiding leaders to identify and differentiate the people who make the most significate impact through Pay and Impact Awards and supporting a clear approach around rewards
• Advising and inspiring leaders and employees to use existing tools for recognition

To be successful in the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field with minimum 7 years of experience, preferably supporting teams within a high-tech organization
• A wide range of high-level experiences understanding the interrelationships of different HR related areas, using in-depth professional knowledge, judgment, concepts, and company objectives to develop and resolve strenuous situations
• Experience providing solutions to issues in creative and effective ways and being accountable for cross-team work or delivering tactical business targets
• Understanding sophisticated issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, and preferably a high-level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to determinate methods and procedures on new assignments, working optimally in a fast-paced environment
• Appropriate judgment for selecting methods, adapting techniques, and evaluating criteria for achieving results
• Capability to provide responses and build solutions that are reviewed upon completion and are consistent with unit's objectives
• Ability to adapt your style and use persuasion on delivering messages that relate to the wider business

This role reports directly to the Head of People DGS US & Canada

What's in it for you?

Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of adventurous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds - you will be redefining it. You won't develop for the status quo but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.

What happens once you apply?

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Do you believe that an organization fostering an environment of cooperation and collaboration to execute with speed creates better business value? Do you value a culture of humanness, where fact based decisions are important and our people are encouraged to speak up? Do you believe that diverse, inclusive teams drive performance and innovation? At Ericsson, we do.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

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Ericsson will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information..... click apply for full job details