Senior Hr Business Partner [T500-21718]

About Costco Wholesale:

Costco Wholesale is a multi-billion-dollar global retailer with warehouse club operations in eleven countries. They provide a wide selection of quality merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make shopping a pleasurable experience for their members.

About Costco Wholesale India:

At Costco Wholesale India, we foster a collaborative space, working to support Costco Wholesale in developing innovative solutions that improve members’ experiences and make employees’ jobs easier. Our employees play a key role in driving and delivering innovation to establish IT as a core competitive advantage for Costco Wholesale.

Position Summary:

Costco whole sale corporation is a ~269 Bln $ corporation, operating in 14 countries with 914+ warehouses and is the 3rd largest retailer in the world.

India Global Capability Center is a strategic arm of Costco wholesale to drive “ One digital” across Costco operations worldwide.

HR director will act as a strategic business partner, responsible for aligning HR strategies with the GCC's goals, managing talent acquisition and development, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring HR operations and compliance. This role bridges the parent company's culture with the new location, advises leadership, drives initiatives like performance management, and works with specialized HR functions to deliver programs. Role is to build a talent pipeline, managing a diverse workforce, driving digital transformation, ensuring compliance with local and international standards, and using data analytics to inform decisions

Job Duties:

Essential Functions:

Strategic HR partnership

• Partner to develop the culture and practices needed to enable business priorities. Acts as a strategic advisor to the GCC leadership on HR related matters.
• Collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategies with the company's global and Local business objectives.

Learning and Development:

• Oversee talent acquisition to attract and retain top talent from diverse backgrounds. Develop and implement workforce plans, succession plans, and performance management processes. Create and deliver training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.

Employee engagement and culture:

• Implement initiatives to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and a positive, inclusive workplace culture. Address employee relations issues and support conflict resolution.

HR operations and compliance:

• Ensure HR policies and practices are in compliance with local labor laws and regulations. Manage HR operations, including payroll, benefits, and the use of HR systems.
• Monitor HR metrics, analyze data to identify trends, and assess the effectiveness of HR programs.
• Oversee HR-related projects and initiatives, coordinating with regional and global HR teams

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assists in other areas of the department as necessary.
• Assists in other areas of the company as necessary.

Experience, Skills, Education & Licenses / Certifications

Required:

• 12-15 years of experience

• Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in HR, business, or a related field.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong ability to build rapport and resolve conflict.
• Analytical and problem-solving: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to make data-informed decisions and solve problems effectively.
• Cultural competence: High emotional intelligence and intercultural awareness are critical for managing diverse, global teams.
• Strong understanding of GCC labor laws, HR compliance, and market trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and transition into a leadership role over time.

Recommended:

Retail Industry and India experience.

Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.