HR Director, Global Health Benefits - Hybrid (Finance)

The HR Director, Global Health Benefits (GHB) will serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to the SVP of GHB, accountable for driving an effective talent strategy, leading organizational model design that supports the business strategy, and influencing a positive culture where people can thrive throughout the organization. In partnership with the SVP and leadership team, this role helps drive an inclusive culture and supports the development of key capabilities and alignment of talent to build a best-in-class function to support our enterprise growth strategy.

In collaboration with the Centers of Excellence (COEs) and HR business partners, this role drives strategic program recommendations, development, prioritization, and deployment in talent management, employee development, compensation, performance management, organizational transformation, change management, and workforce effectiveness for the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop effective and collaborative relationships with the SLT and extended leadership team by providing strategic input and counsel on HR business issues.
• Drive complex initiatives with limited direction and independent decision making, supporting multiple senior level leaders.
• Maintain business literacy about strategy, financials, culture, competition, and market trends.
• Lead with an Enterprise Mindset and partner across the organization to support macro business strategy and cross-functional talent opportunities.
• Drive positive cultural efforts to reinforce a healthy, exciting work environment.
• Manage talent planning and succession planning activities, identifying gaps and critical roles.
• Support talent development by working closely with business managers and country HRBPs to identify development opportunities for employees, understand and address current capabilities and future development needs.
• Recommend strategic solutions aligned to goals and collaborate with HR and COE leaders to develop specialized programs when needed.
• Implement the GHB talent strategy and multi-year roadmap for business growth, leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement.
• Be an active member of the functional Leadership Team.
• Partner with Communications on a comprehensive strategy including All Team Meetings , organizational changes and leadership meetings.
• Collaborate with SLT and Talent Acquisition to drive recruitment strategy and attract top talent.
• Collaborate and support on a range of employee relations matters and work effectively with stakeholders to recommend and resolve them and to mitigate organizational risks and protect retention and engagement levels.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations across various global locations.
• Serve as a point of contact for escalated cases in employee relations, performance management, and legal matters.
• Utilize data to identify issues, predict outcomes, and develop recommendations.
• Support leadership through change management strategies and communication plans.
• Challenge current norms and present HR expertise and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred in Human Resources or Business.
• 12+ years of HR business partnering experience with increasing scope and responsibility, preferably in a global setting
• Experience partnering with senior executives.
• Understanding of diverse cultures and business practices in a global environment
• Strong organizational development and effectiveness experience.
• High degree of executive influence and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
• Proven ability to align talent strategies with business goals.
• Experience in complex, matrixed business and HR models.
• Capacity to manage multiple complex initiatives with a strong work ethic.
• Analytical capabilities to draw conclusions from data and recommend interventions.
• Business acumen with understanding of strategic goals and financial levers.
• Leadership and coaching experience to guide executives in resource allocation and goal achievement.
• Domestic and international travel as needed to support the business.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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