Senior HRBP I at TheNielsenCompany

The Sr. HRBP I will support the multiple business units primarily in EMEA and APAC. The employee relations work will be the majority of the work, but the role will occasionally assist with the compliance function. There will be proactive work needed and at times there will be a need to be reactive (investigations etc.) to address matters in a fair, objective, and timely manner. The thought-leader will be pivotal in working strategically across the organization to proactively provide support, guidance and assistance on policies, processes, and best practices in order to partner in building a strong work culture.  They will execute the delivery of the employee relations services by educating, analyzing employee trends, identifying risk and gaps, delivering recommendations, and partnering with legal, HR, compliance, and the business on strategic steps needed. This role requires the manager to be a subject matter expert, exceptional judgment and business acumen, to lead with empathy, strong oral and written communication skills, strong analytical capability, and be solution-oriented.  The role will be hybrid, so it is preferable that the person resides within a reasonable distance from the India office, if possible. The role will report directly to the Employee/Labor Relations and Compliance Director.  Key Responsibilities: • Proactive Initiatives: building, strategizing, developing, and implementing the best in class employee relations services in concert with People team (HR) and business leaders • Assess data to identify risk and gaps and provide pragmatic, sustainable solutions • Provide targeted content and training material • Partner with HR and Business to conduct engagement sessions  • Collaborate with People Team leaders and cross functional leaders to proactively come up with innovative solutions to address ER concerns • Assist with design and implement targeted training material to the business • Risk Mitigation: Provide oversight, guidance, and support to People team (HR) and other section leaders on ER matters in order to ensure fairness and consistency  to create a positive collaborative work environment through policies, procedures, and employment practices across the organization • Provide consultation, support, and guidance to the People Team (HR) and work closely with section leaders/employees, i.e. HR, legal, compliance, finance etc. to identify, address, and resolve conflicts, policy violations, matters of serious legal implications, performance management concerns, role eliminations, and restructuring  • Partner with HR and the business by providing consultation, guidance, support, and assistance during labor organizing and union campaigns; identify high-risk situations and know when to engage with legal and senior leadership • Ensure investigation, offboarding, and other off-boarding and voice survey data analysis and assessments are conducted in order to provide strong persuasive recommendations designed to reduce risk, stabilize culture, and drive positive change, and adhere to our values and mission.    • Assess vulnerabilities and report on overall ER trends by geography, team and/or business unit to enable the HR and operational leadership teams to build a world class management teams; • Partner with HRBPs and legal on high risk employee leave/accommodation matters to mitigate legal risks     • Communication: Assist with design and deliver persuasive, written communication that demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to the business; provide clear and concise oral communication and recommendations  • Project Management: Own or assist with projects throughout the life-cycle to deliver a on-time strong work product  • Core Values: Be an ambassador of our Core Values - inclusion, courage, and growth  - and work to be a strong collaborative partner to help drive transformative initiatives while helping others to adapt and embrace those changes.