The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an HRBP in Whippany, NJ.

Role Description

Role Value Proposition:

This role supports Business Leaders to mobilize effective and forward-thinking people solutions by providing end-to-end integrated talent support and utilizing growing functional and business knowledge to tailor programs and solutions. The HR Business Partner role is future-facing: HRBPs are thoughtful about the organization’s future, and they assist business leaders, and HR leaders in building the capabilities that MetLife’s talent needs today and will need in the future. They use data and insights to understand trends, uncover issues and needs, influence leaders, and support decision-making. They hold themselves to high standards and are passionate about having a positive impact on the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide forward-thinking HR advice and support to leaders
Design and execute plans to support leaders on organizational design, job or role design, workforce development and other initiatives that enable strategic goals
Use data and insights to understand trends, uncover issues and support decision making
Leverage business insights and talent expertise to mobilize the right solutions for the business / market
Partner with HR Coordinators and all HR COE’s to achieve business and enterprise goals
Provide detailed advice and planning for annual compensation reviews
Work with business leaders and managers to implement impactful talent programs
Oversee large-scale talent programs and initiatives to prepare MetLife’s talent for the organization’s future
Partner across the organization to bring the company’s collective talent to projects and initiatives
Participate in special projects as requested

Skills & Requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

- 10 years of experience minimum as an HR business partner, with a mix of strategic and tactical HR experiences.
- Preferred to have someone who has developed their career in the HR space from operational to strategic positions.
- Has familiarity with various HR disciplines and specializations. Recruiting, HR operations, talent management, employee relations, etc.
- Must demonstrate strong experience and proficiency in excel - advanced. Someone who is comfortable with large datasets and being able to manipulate data whether by formula, arrays, pivot tables, etc. Must be able to navigate proficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to use PowerPoint efficiently and create high level presentations.
- Must be experienced working with senior leaders and challenging them when necessary.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

High levels of confidentiality and emotional intelligence
Desire to challenge status quo and implement fresh, new ways of working
A natural problem-solver, motivated by achieving goals and working through challenges
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and ability to manage and deliver on multiple competing priorities
Experience using HR systems to leverage data and insights
Working knowledge of local employment laws / regulations
Experience supporting a global population and strong understanding of cultural nuances
Credible, optimistic, and confident, committed to delivering high-quality work
Demonstrates learning agility and curiosity
Motivated by collaboration and the opportunity to work with others towards a common goal

Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
10+ years relevant experience
Relevant HR Certification or Training

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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