Manager, People Consultant

**Working with Us**
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**Position Summary**:
The People Services Consultant is a member of the People Services organisation within the People Organisation. They will be the primary point of contact for People Managers, in addition to managing proactive support to the Devens workforce as part of the People function. The role will work with the local HR leads in support of building teams that drive BMS's business priorities; building the BMS culture and becoming an employer of choice; supporting engagement and business continuity; and deliver against our People Strategy.

**Detailed Position Responsibilities**
- Be a trusted advisor to employees and managers with guidance and support for more complex workforce management, performance management, total rewards programs, and HR policy advice; and
- Proactively plans and implements strategies to upskill new People Managers and provide support and counsel to experience People Managers when navigating through various HR processes and issues.
- Use discretion, sound judgement and takes decisions as appropriate, to determine the best method of resolution.
- In support of the HRBP, drive Organization Effectiveness, using diagnostics/data and understanding of business needs to identify appropriate organization structures and HR interventions and people practices in support to local HR.
- Ensure that the workforce and leaders understand People processed.
- Partner and support business groups to enable the development and implementation of One BMS culture for the site and across functions.
- Drive and support engagement activities including Brown Bag Sessions and engagements. Build capabilities to drive organizational performance through individuals and managers as well as identify issues and recommend solutions.
- Coordinate and ensure seamless end-to-end delivery of global priorities and life cycle processes
- working with the PS team in Tampa, leading and advocating for improvements that enhance the customer experience.
- Work with the HRBP to support and drive Change Management plans for incoming and settling functions and capabilities, and in support of initiative and evolutions. May participate in the roll out of change plans in partnership with business leaders to prepare, equip and support people to successfully adopt change in order to drive organizational success.
- Partners with the HRBP, global Centres of Excellence (COE) to assess, identify and articulate on-going HR needs of the business and deploys their programs and processes in ways that bring value to the business.
- Monitoring compliance with all applicable BMS policies and seeks appropriate counsel. Driving organizational commitment to leverage diversity to our competitive advantage.
- Have a deep understanding of employment legislation to ensure that processes and policies adhere to the changing legislation and work with COE and PS colleagues when legislation might require some changes regarding contract template changes.
- Play a proactive role in supporting the Employee Relations culture on site working with the Employee Relations teams, HRBP and local leaders.
- Research, problem solve and respond to issues requiring a site HR perspective/alignment, working closely with PS colleagues, HRBP and COE.
- Deliver on global and regional projects support in HR process or systems changes.
- Work collaboratively within the HRBP to share ideas, ownership, and accountability for driving improvements and consistency of execution for key HR processes, across regions and functional areas.
- As an extended member of the local HR team, manages or supports various projects related to employee engagement or workforce planning, in addition to core PS activities.

**Experience**
- Minimum of 6 years HR experience, preferably in an international matrixed environment, and a manufacturing site
- HR or Business Degree or Equivalent Qualification
- Experience as an HR business partner or HR Generalist with experience supporting multi-functional business teams and leaders.
- Exposure to employee relations issues and cases
- Demonstrated success in working effectively with senior management levels to impact and influence decision making.
- Proven Business & Analytical Acumen along with problem solving and diagnostic skills.
- Data literacy, analytics and ability to frame and articulate storytelling based on complex data set.
- Organization effic