HR Business Partner

Role Overview Join to apply for the HR Business Partner (12 month mat leave cover) role at FTI Consulting This role is part of a 12 month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave. FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Human Resources Business Partner will be an integral member of the Australian business' HR team, partnering closely with defined segments to deliver those segment's financial and employee related goals and objectives. This position will work closely with their segment's Global HR Leader to determine, implement and manage talent solutions necessary to support business growth, to engage, develop and retain employees and to support a culture of collaboration, inclusion, development and flexibility. The HR Business Partner will also support HR functions such as strategic workforce planning, compensation philosophy and planning, and reporting and analytics. This role will collaborate with HR team members, segment business leaders and Corporate HR center of excellence (COE) staff to manage the overall delivery of HR services to the business segment. The successful candidate will help influence key metrics such as voluntary turnover, employee engagement/culture/360 survey results, and accurate headcount planning. Base pay range A$160,000.00/yr - A$180,000.00/yr Key Responsibilities Manage the performance & career management effort by working with employees and coaches to develop a continuous feedback model with goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews, talent review and calibration sessions, 360 feedback, project reviews and ongoing coaching. Act as a coach to the coaches to drive desired outcomes. Work with the HR Leader to identify and track key talent; career planning for high potentials and retention planning for high performers. Manage the segment's learning & development needs by collaborating with segment leadership and the Learning & Development COE to define programs to support the needs. Collaborate with segment leadership and the Learning & Development COE team to identify candidates for various milestone and targeted training programs. Assist in the design and delivery of learning and development programs related to performance management, management development, employee growth and development, and diversity & inclusion. Manage employee engagement initiatives to drive retention, including employee recognition programs, employee engagement surveys and associated follow-up sessions and action plans. Act as a culture enabler influencing and supporting segment leaders on key focus areas such as diversity & inclusion, flexibility and career coaching and sponsorship. Work with the segment's Global HR Leader and the COE Compensation team to manage and administer a fair and equitable pay for performance compensation philosophy for the segment. Manage and administer salary management for the segment including the Annual Compensation Planning process. Advise and guide segment leaders and coaches on appropriate compensation decisions. Advise and guide hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team on new hire compensation recommendations and ensure all approvals are acquired and processes are complied with. Manage the Talent Plan and Hiring Strategy in coordination with the segment's Global HR Leader, the Global Finance Leader, the COE Talent Acquisition Team, and Segment business leaders to produce accurate and detailed headcount plans that are aligned with business strategy. Partner with COE Talent Acquisition Team and the COE HR Service Center on recruiting process and staffing administration for the segment to ensure appropriate requisitions are open to achieve Segment talent plan. Work closely with other members on the segment HR team and the HR Service Center on managing the employee lifecycle process to create an efficient and effective onboarding process, an outgoing employee process, and employee relations support. Assist the Global HR Service Center in managing and implementing the necessary transactional aspects of the segment HR duties. Prepare and maintain segment specific HR reporting and metrics for segment leadership. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field. 5 years of progressive HR experience. Experience across multiple HR functions including Talent Planning, Performance Management/Career Development, Learning and Development, Strategic Workforce Planning, Compensation, Analytics and HR Operations. Experience in linking HR initiatives to strategic goals of the business. Experience in dealing with employee relations issues. Demonstrated effectiveness in supporting multiple business leaders across varied practice areas. Highly effective interpersonal skills and a cooperative and approachable manner with internal clients and colleagues at all levels. A good empathic listener with the ability to gather and analyze information and determine and appropriate solution or approach. A problem-solver. Ability to communicate, transfer knowledge and influence all levels of management in a professional and positive manner with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Organized, including the ability to prioritize, request assistance when necessary, work independently and quickly respond to situations and tasks in deadline-driven situations. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage conflict and ambiguity. High degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times. Knowledge of PC and network environment; Proficiency in use of standard company software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Familiarity with Workday a plus. Ability to travel, if requested. Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr