SR. MANAGER, HR BUSINESS PARTNER

  Under Armour Inc.
  Baltimore, MD
  Marketing/Events/Promotions
  Posted/Updated: 01/08/18

Job Summary

Under Armour is all about performance. Because what we make empowers athletes in every form to push themselves, to turn good into great, and to stay hungry for whatever comes next. And this is exactly what we expect from each other.

Working with us means one key thing: no matter what you do, you see every day and every project as a chance to push your field forward. In every store and every office, we build teams where everyone is an MVP. And together we tackle every challenge head on. Because we work to push the gear, the game, and ourselves farther.

We’re looking for people who do more than good work.
We’re looking for the Best in Every Game.

Under Armour is the chosen brand of this generation of athletes... and the athletes of tomorrow. We're about performance - in training and on game day, in blistering heat and bitter cold. Whatever the conditions, whatever the sport, Under Armour delivers the advantage athletes have come to demand.
That demand has created an environment of growth. An environment where building a great team is vital. An environment where doing whatever it takes is the baseline and going above and beyond to protect the Brand is commonplace.
The world's hungriest athletes live by a code, a pledge to themselves and everyone else: Protect This House... I Will.  Our goal is to Build A Great Team!  WILL YOU…PROTECT THIS HOUSE?!

SUMMARY

The Sr. Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for the full spectrum of HR practices for the business unit in which the HRBP is embedded to include; talent strategy, succession planning & performance management, talent acquisition, training & organizational development associate relations, compensation & benefits.  As a member of the business unit, the HRBP will act as a liaison for the leadership team, HR specialists and executive team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Supports multiple client groups. 
  • Promote and establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale; drive the UA culture through all levels of the business unit.
  • Work closely with business unit leaders to assess in-house talent and create strategy to identify and retain current talent as well as attract outside talent to the business; prepare exit strategy for non-performers.
  • Provide coaching and counseling to business partners in all areas of Human Capital.
  • Proactively seek knowledge of both industry and functional specialty researching best practices, legal developments, emerging trends, technological advancements and benchmark comparison’s in order to create HR practices that are best in class.
  • Engage HR specialists to create and deploy the following:
    • Consistent pipeline of internal and external talent for job openings
    • Proper application of benefits and rewards programs
    • Training and development programs to meet the needs of the business unit
    • Establishing wage and salary structure, pay policies
    • Compliance with applicable employment regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

CRITICAL SKILLS

  • Proven knowledge of all core HR processes including performance management, leadership development, talent management, compensation, succession planning, training and organizational development.
  • Prior experience promoting an atmosphere which inspires teammates to excel and develop.
  • Prior experience leading talent strategy reviews, employee retention, and identification of high potential external resources.
  • Prior experience providing confidential counseling and coaching to all levels of the organization.  Exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • Coach, mentor, and motivate team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
  • Proven experience working well with others to maintain and build cross-functional (internal and external) relationships.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.  Prior experience clearly expressing complex ideas and strong presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively disseminate information in a clear and concise manner.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
  • 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources or related experience
  • PHR or SPHR certification preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Microsoft Office
  • Human Resource systems


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