People Team Business Advisor

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Job Description

Job Title: People Team Business Advisor

Location: Corporate

Department: People Team

Job Summary:

The People Team Business Advisor (PTBA) provides consulting to people leaders as well as provides support with other needs related to human capital. This position works with the People Team Business Partners and business leaders to advance departmental goals and people strategies.

The PTBA is accountable for supporting the organizational health of assigned business areas, providing 1:1 coaching and guidance, and assisting leaders in thinking through how to appropriately assign and align work and people, how to grow leaders, and how to create an engaged and productive culture.

Principle Duties:

• In collaboration with the People Team Business Partners and functional areas, represent a holistic and integrated People function to the business.
• Provide initial diagnostic level advice to business leaders and know when to engage People Team functional areas as necessary.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and support in the effective prioritization and delivery of an engaging associate experience.
• Use relevant PT metrics, engagement feedback and “on the ground” insights to identify areas of focus. Leverage broad HR knowledge to engage the appropriate solutions and to assist in the development of people leaders.
• Monitor Talent Management system operations and objectives against the execution of workforce plans to ensure plans are aligned with corporate goals, values and competencies
• Consult on and support the delivery of talent management processes (e.g. talent management, succession planning, leadership development)
• Assist in the development of key talent by advising leadership on opportunities such as job rotations, mentoring, special educational experiences, and coaching. Ensure focused and customized development plans and strategies are executed and monitored.
• Working with the People Team Business Partners, collaborate with leaders in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of workforce plans to meet the needs of the business and the strategic intent of the organization.
• Assist the People Team Business Partners with the planning, development and implementation of new or updated organization structures to ensure alignment of business goals while attaining organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Understand business areas’ work, priorities, interdependencies with other functions, and strategies in order to help support the business’ goals.
• Participate in collective bargaining contract agreements and negotiations where appropriate

Essential Functions:

• Thought leadership and credible influencing skills. The ability to be a trusted partner, who can assist in solving business issues by facilitating collaboration amongst others and negotiating the alignment of agendas.
• Ability to develop broad Wawa business acumen and a detailed understanding of the department’s business, as well as related touchpoints with other units
• Demonstrated coaching and consulting skills
• High Emotional Intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and manage change
• Self-motivated with action and results delivery orientation
• Strong written/verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of business
• Excellent talent building and leadership coaching skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate others
• Effectively create and leverage internal and external networks
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of business experience in Human Resources, Organization Effectiveness, or another related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience managing the business/HR relationship and partnership
• Working knowledge of employment law and its practical application
• Working knowledge of all key HR skill areas (e.g., Talent, Engagement, Compensation, Associate Relations) and the use of those areas to drive business performance
• Experience working in and driving an agile, matrix, or Innovative environment preferred

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at [email protected].

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.