Northwestern Mutual is hiring: Sr. HR Consultant in Milwaukee

divh2Talent Management Consultant/h2pIn partnership with the department HR Lead and other HR business units, provide high quality consulting support focused on the Talent Management Cycle and HR process delivery to the business in all areas of HR. Consultation is focused on integrating HR initiatives into the business in order to support overall business objectives. Ensures implementation and sustainability of HR initiatives. Identifies issues and trends related to the workforce. Act as project lead or SWAT team member in department supported but may assist in other areas as needed. May participate in department leadership initiatives. May have additional responsibilities as a subject matter expert in a specific HR discipline and accountability to a COE as liaison./ppPrimary Duties and Responsibilities/pulliPartners with business leadership and human resource teams to effectively deliver HR processes and programs that drive business results including but not limited to employee relations, performance development, engagement, retention, change leadership and transitions, individual and team development, compensation, diversity inclusion, and talent acquisition./liliProvides trusted consultation to people leaders on developing and leading employees while bringing enterprise and outside in business perspectives./liliLeads and/or participates in projects and initiatives in HR and/or business areas to further deliver business results./liliFacilitates people leader and employee training on various people and talent related topics. Responsible for escalation and feedback loops to HR Business Partners, Human Resource Centers of Expertise, and Shared Operations./liliLeverages data and analytics to inform business consultation and talent solutions. Applies data analysis skills and judgment to accurately interpret findings and to provide data insight-based approaches to the business./liliNavigates multiple systems and programs including analytic tools, talent management and other HR systems./liliManages multiple priorities, stakeholders and changing business and economic landscapes, flexing work approach and style to support highest priorities across the organization and within HR./liliContinually develops skills to maximize value to the business and within the HR organization./li/ulpQualifications/pulliBachelors degree required in human resources, business or related field./liliAn equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience emphasizing data driven decision-making, communications, and personal development may be considered./liliMinimum of 6 years of human resource experience in more than one HR discipline ideally HR generalist experience with specific experience in at least three of the following: change leadership and transitions, compensation, performance development, employee relations, recruiting, talent management./liliDemonstrated business acumen in a variety of business environments to include knowledge in practices, trends, current and possible future policies./liliProven track record of exceptional consulting, project management, analytical and organizational skills with the ability to independently set priorities and carry out multiple, diverse assignments within time deadlines required./liliEngages in and models courageous and constructive dialogue; confidence to offer a new and potentially challenging idea to foster conversation and critical thinking; ability to deliver difficult / complex messages and help others understand multiple points of view./liliDemonstrated ability to anticipate and respond quickly and creatively to change and shifting, sometimes competing, priorities. Comfort operating through risk and uncertainty in a high-volume work environment./liliDemonstrated ability to effectively perform within a matrixed environment./liliSuperior oral and written communications skills and the ability to build rapport with all staff levels required./liliStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead/influence people and groups over whom there is no direct authority./liliEffective conflict management skills/liliFlexibility and good judgment./liliAbility to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner required/li/ulpCompensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $76,650.00 Pay Range - End: $142,350.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $84,350.00 USD - $156,650.00 USD Structure 115: $88,130.00 USD - $163,670.00 USD/ppGrow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients interests at the center of all we do. Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives./p/div