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McKinsey & Company

Feb 24

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Tampa

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree, 8+ years in HR/global roles, strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of labor laws, HR systems, and exceptional communication abilities, plus an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • You will lead HR support for US Center locations, manage compliance, advise on personnel issues, foster relationships, implement policy changes, and address sensitive employee matters.

Requirements

  • University degree and excellent academic record required; advanced degree preferred
  • 8+ years’ experience in a global organization with progressing responsibilities; strong preference for experience in human resources or other people-focused or people-leadership role
  • Must have the maturity and gravitas to professionally handle sensitive people matters - minimizing liability for the firm and finding amicable solutions
  • Must have an entrepreneurial mindset to lead change and think strategically and act as a business thought-partner to managers and team leaders
  • Open, agile and resilient with high-integrity and excellent judgment
  • Proactive, responsive, and collaborative working style that helps build credibility and trustworthiness
  • Deliberative and effective executive problem solving; strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Strong knowledge of relevant statutory labor laws, regulations and various rulings and regional- and country-specific People practices
  • Familiarity with various types of Rewards & Recognition schemes/benefits
  • Extensive knowledge of HR information systems and programs and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Proven quantitative and analytical skills with a keen eye for the details
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong customer orientation
  • Proven project management and team management skills
  • High level of flexibility–being able to work across time zones and travel, as may be required
  • Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively
  • Ability to communicate effectively - both verbally and in writing - in English as well as the local office language

Responsibilities

  • As the leader of McKinsey’s US-Center Human Resources team, you will be responsible for leading our HR teams that supports our colleagues in our US Center locations (Tampa, Phoenix, and Miramar) to ensure distinctive HR support from onboarding to departures.
  • You will manage compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including applicable state laws; foster an excellent working relationship with the HR Ops team in Tampa; and serve as a trusted advisor on personnel issues to all colleagues and office leadership.
  • In addition, you will manage HR-related risk issues, including personal conduct, performance remediation, terminations, leaves of absence, flexible work arrangements, background checks, and immigration and mobility, in collaboration with NA HR leadership North America people leadership, and Firm Legal as necessary.
  • You will be an active and contributing member of both our Center HR team professionals supporting our global support offices/centers and the NA HR Manager (HRM) group and local administrative leadership teams, assuming leadership of one or more HR service lines at a national level over time and leading/contributing to projects for the region.
  • You will serve as a thought- and business-partner to local leaders across the functions and service lines providing counsel on people matters and issues and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and as a point of contact for local colleagues on HR policies and guidelines.
  • You will collaborate with the other People function colleagues on global & regional policy and process changes, benefits and compensation programs, and talent management. You will be responsible for implementing changes in the locations.
  • You will be expected to foster an excellent working relationship with the with your stakeholders – working collaboratively on shared processes, following best practices, and jointly problem solving on ongoing process improvements.
  • You will lead the HR support for the ~1,200 colleagues who are located in our Tampa, Phoenix, and Miramar locations and who work in global firm functions across many paths such as Assistants and Practice Management, Finance, People Operations, Learning, and Visual Graphics & Media.
  • Importantly, you will serve as a cultural steward to set the tone, model and apply firm values, and ensure inclusion & diversity in the office.
  • Apart from these, you will also be the primary point-of-contact for sensitive people issues such as involuntary separation, disciplinary action and potential legal complications arising from people or societal challenges of the locations.

FAQs

What locations will the Manager of Human Resources be responsible for?

The Manager of Human Resources will be responsible for the US Center locations in Tampa, Phoenix, and Miramar.

What level of experience is required for this position?

The position requires 8+ years of experience in a global organization with progressing responsibilities, preferably in human resources or another people-focused role.

What qualifications are necessary for this role?

A university degree is required, with an excellent academic record; an advanced degree is preferred.

What is the primary responsibility of the Manager of Human Resources?

The primary responsibility is to lead the HR teams supporting colleagues in the US Center locations, ensuring distinctive HR support from onboarding to departures and managing compliance with relevant regulations.

How will the Manager of Human Resources contribute to the workplace culture?

The Manager will serve as a cultural steward to set the tone, model firm values, and ensure inclusion and diversity in the office.

Is experience with labor laws required for this position?

Yes, strong knowledge of relevant statutory labor laws, regulations, and various rulings, as well as regional and country-specific practices, is required.

What kind of problems will the Manager of Human Resources be expected to solve?

The Manager will handle sensitive personnel issues, performance remediation, terminations, and any potential legal complications arising from people or societal challenges.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, proven project management abilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Will the Manager of Human Resources be involved in policy changes?

Yes, the Manager will collaborate with colleagues on global and regional policy and process changes, benefit and compensation programs, and talent management.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, a high level of flexibility is required, including the ability to work across time zones and travel as needed.

What is the working style expected from the Manager of Human Resources?

A proactive, responsive, and collaborative working style that helps build credibility and trustworthiness is expected.

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McKinsey & Company

Business Consulting and Services

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1926
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the world's leading businesses, governments, and institutions. We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can. We have deep functional and industry expertise as well as a breadth of geographical reach. We are passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to our clients and, often, to the world. We work with our clients as we do with our colleagues. We build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity. We do this to help build internal support, get to real issues, and reach practical recommendations. We bring out the capabilities of clients to fully participate in the process and lead the ongoing work.

Benefits

  • Occupational Accident Insurance

  • Mental Health Care

  • Vision Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Retiree Health & Medical

  • Disability Insurance

  • Dental Insurance