Job Description
at Phonak in Aurora, Illinois, United States Job Description Who we are At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them. Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change, Here you'll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters. Aurora (IL), United States Director, HR Business Partner, Corporate Functions North America The Director, HR Business Partner - Corporate Functions North America serves as the strategic people advisor to enterprise functional leaders across Corporate Functions including Finance, IT, Legal, HR, Strategy, Communications, Marketing, and Customer Service. This role partners closely with executive leadership to shape organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, workforce planning, succession, and culture strategies that enable enterprise growth and transformation. Operating with an enterprise mindset, this role balances global functional alignment with regional execution realities while driving workforce and leadership strategies that support Sonova's long-term business priorities.
Responsibilities:
Partner with Corporate Function leaders to translate enterprise strategy into workforce, capability, and organizational priorities Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior executives on organizational health, leadership effectiveness, succession planning, and talent strategy Lead organization design initiatives, including structural evolution, spans and layers analysis, workforce optimization, and transformation planning Drive enterprise workforce planning and capability strategies, identifying future-critical skills and aligning investments with business priorities Lead succession planning and leadership pipeline development across Corporate Functions while supporting enterprise talent mobility initiatives Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Strategy, Legal, Compliance, and HR Centers of Excellence to ensure alignment between people strategy, governance, and operational execution Support and guide complex organizational change initiatives, restructuring efforts, and sensitive employee matters with strong executive judgment and discretion Monitor leadership, capability, and organizational risks while ensuring consistent application of enterprise governance standards Align regional HR execution with global functional priorities to ensure consistency across the North America region Lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners supporting Corporate Functions across North America More about you: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field required 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including strategic HR Business Partner support to senior executives and enterprise functional leaders Demonstrated expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, succession management, and organizational effectiveness Proven experience leading transformation, restructuring, and change management initiatives within complex organizations Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders while building trusted partnerships Experience operating within matrixed, global, and multi-regional organizations Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies to enterprise performance priorities Exceptional judgment, resilience, and ability to navigate ambiguity, complexity, and sensitive organizational matters Experience partnering across HR Centers of Excellence and regional HR teams to drive enterprise-wide outcomes Advanced proficiency with HRIS systems, workforce analytics, and data visualization tools such as Power BI preferred MBA, executive coaching certification, or change management certification preferred A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet... For full info follow application link. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
