Job Description
Overview /Objective:
The Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner (VP, HRBP) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR management for their clients which includes NFL Films and various League functions. The VP, HRBP plays a crucial role in shaping, implementing, and monitoring human capital programs and policies including total rewards, talent management, and talent acquisition. The VP, HRBP plays a pivotal role in shaping the League’s culture, driving engagement and supporting the League’s growth and success. The position requires a strong, dynamic and strategic HR leader who can effectively foster a positive and inclusive work culture. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, the VP, HRBP will be a critical member of the HR Leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted key HR advisor for various League and Films leaders on people-related matters
- Actively maintain fluency in the League’s business and strategy as well as modern HR practices to facilitate proactive and pragmatic solutions.
- Nurture relationships with key internal stakeholders to facilitate effective HR partnerships and leverage experience and knowledge to consult on opportunities and challenges.
- Proactively and regularly illustrate the value of HR capital but leveraging data and metrics to analyze information and storytell to advocate for positive change.
- Drive positive change for the business through cross-functional planning, identification, and strategic implementation of corporate and HR strategies
- Navigate complex challenges and inspire excellence across the organization
- Partners cross-functionally with key leaders, as well as other HRBPs and Employee Relations, to facilitate communication surrounding talent planning, organizational diagnosis, ER and change-management processes
- Drives discussions across the HR and League organization to align HR objectives with those of the business units; provides in-depth market insight and advises on talent implications of external trends and necessary next-steps to address potential workforce implications
- Develops initiatives and programs to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention across the League; serves as subject matter expert for local labor and employment regulatory environment and reviews HR strategies to ensure compliance
- Manages and oversees the planning and implementation processes for major business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning
- Anticipates and plans for short and long-term people-related needs and trends.
- Ensures employees have the necessary tools and skills for future requirements.
- Informs, directs, and consults with departmental leaders across the Films and League businesses to align human resources objectives with those of the business units. Plans, coordinates, and implements policies and activities relating to employment, compensation, benefits, retention, professional growth, employee development, wellness and organizational development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives that drive business results
- Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to assess true costs and organizational performance to inform decisions
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, with experience ensuring compliance in a complex regulatory environment
- Proven track record of building and leading high-performing HR teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable HR initiatives
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering value and driving continuous improvement
- Very proactive, analytical, process-driven, detail-oriented thinker with experience in cross-functional project management
- Workforce-centric mind, as demonstrated by acting thoughtfully, strategically and collaboratively to drive positive change for our workforce
- Proven ability to create and deliver thoughtful and impactful presentations
- Experience designing and implementing programs
- HR certifications (e.g. SHRM-SPHR) is a plus
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Strong collaborator who is able to work effectively with employees of all levels
- Big-picture thinker able to integrate multiple perspectives, synthesize information and actively drive progress toward strategic initiatives
- Advocate for data-driven decision making to improve business outcomes
- Stellar interpersonal skills and high EQ
Terms /Expected Hours Of Work
- NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. Indicate whether or not the role will require overtime (time worked in excess of 40 hours) and/or weekends.
The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice, while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.
We also continue to prioritize the health and safety of our NFL workforce. Consistent with that commitment, considering the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that members of our NFL workforce be fully vaccinated. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation for a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief or practice.
The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.