Senior Business Partner, People Strategy

About the role

The Senior Business Partner, People Strategy role is open for a hybrid position in our New York office. This role serves as a strategic advisor and partner to business services departments, aligning HR best practices and processes with Firm goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior management to develop and implement HR strategies that align with department and Firm goals.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies.
• Proactively engages with senior management to identify opportunities for HR to drive business outcomes.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
• Partners with PSBP Manager, the Employee Relations team, Labor and Employment practice, and the Office of General Counsel to address complex employee matters.
• Provides guidance on sensitive issues such as investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Collaborates with the Talent Acquisition team to attract, hire, and onboard top talent.
• Develops and implements integration and retention strategies to ensure the organization retains high-performing employees.
• PARTNERS WITH LEADERSHIP TO IDENTIFY CRITICAL ROLES AND SUCCESSION PLANNING NEEDS.
• Oversees the performance management process to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational goals and employee development.
• Provides coaching and guidance to managers on performance feedback, career development, goal setting, and managing underperformance.
• DRIVES A CULTURE OF CONTINUOUS FEEDBACK AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
• IDENTIFIES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND COLLABORATES WITH THE PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT TEAM TO DESIGN AND DELIVER IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS.
• Supports leadership development initiatives to build a pipeline of future leaders.
• EVALUATES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING PROGRAMS AND RECOMMENDS IMPROVEMENTS.
• LEADS AND SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE INITIATIVES, PROVIDING EXPERTISE IN CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES.
• PARTNERS WITH LEADERSHIP TO DRIVE CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AND IMPROVE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT.
• ADVISES ON ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN AND STRUCTURING EFFORTS TO OPTIMIZE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
• UTILIZES HR METRICS, ANALYTICS, AND REPORTING TO INFORM DECISION-MAKING AND IMPROVE PROCESSES.
• PROVIDES DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS TO LEADERSHIP ON WORKFORCE TRENDS, TURNOVER, AND ENGAGEMENT.
• PARTNERS WITH THE HR OPERATIONS TEAM TO ENSURE ACCURATE AND TIMELY REPORTING.
• LEADS AND PARTICIPATES IN BUSINESS SERVICES PROJECTS, ENSURING ALIGNMENT WITH FIRM PRIORITIES.
• MANAGES RESOURCES, TIMELINES, AND COMMUNICATION TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL PROJECT DELIVERY.
• IDENTIFIES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of six years of related human resource experience

Skills

• Strategic Partnership
• Employee Relations and Compliance
• Talent Acquisition and Retention
• Performance Management
• Learning and Development
• Change Management and Organizational Development
• HR Analytics and Decision Support
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

The firm offers competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses, comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits, generous paid time off, paid leave options, including parental, in-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities, robust well-being classes and programs, and opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Pay

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Schedule

This role is based in our New York office and is a hybrid position.

Benefits

The firm offers a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision)
• Savings plan/401(k)
• Voluntary benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Paid leave options, including parental
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities
• Robust well-being classes and programs
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities

Pay Range

$140,000 - $155,000

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.