Nuance is the pioneer and leader in conversational artificial intelligence (AI) innovations that bring intelligence to everyday work and life. We deliver solutions that understand, analyze, and respond to people, amplifying human intelligence to increase productivity and improve security. With decades of both domain and AI expertise, we work with thousands of organizations across a wide range of industries. 

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Join our team! At Nuance, we are constantly reinventing how people connect with technology and with each other. Our AI-powered solutions empower organizations to transform “business as usual.” For decades, the world’s leading financial, healthcare, telecommunications, retailers, and government organizations have trusted Nuance to bring them award-winning solutions that deliver more meaningful outcomes and empower a smarter, more connected world. From clinical speech recognition technologies that free physicians to spend more time caring for patients to real-time intelligence that powers billions of customer interactions, we’re deeply committed to helping organizations push the boundaries of what’s possible.

As a Sr. People Generalist, you will partner with select leaders in the Global R&D and Enterprise Division to implement talent priorities focusing on employee engagement, employer branding and fostering a purpose driven culture.  You will also provide operational and tactical support to the People business partner organization assisting in the implementation of people-related programs and other projects as assigned.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Business Partner: Consults with senior leaders on organizational/business issues, including change management, talent, culture, team building, leadership effectiveness and succession planning
• Employee Relations: Interprets People guidelines and processes, provides information to employees on matters pertaining to their personal employee information, provides counsel to employees and managers concerning work-related issues and provides feedback to senior leaders when necessary. 
• Organization Effectiveness: Participates in implementing workforce planning goals and process improvement initiatives; collaborates with international People team on country-specific needs
• Program Management: Facilitates the performance management, bonus planning, focal and equity planning processes; prepares and delivers related reports to the People Business Partners and business leaders; partners with Talent Acquisition team to support Division/Function hiring processes
• Data Gathering and Analysis: Participates in data gathering and analysis as it relates to compensation and/or benefits activities, internal mobility and employee turnover and provides recommendations for employee retention efforts. 
• Employee Engagement and Development: Supports new hire and employee on-boarding process and other employee development and may be involved in needs assessments and recommendations; supports employee engagement initiatives including local employee team building and social initiatives
• Administration: Facilitates employee terminations and conducts exit interviews. Coordinates with HRIS, Payroll and Benefits teams to process administrative transactions as needed.

Qualifications:

Education & Years of Experience: 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 3 years and a Master’s degree

Required Experience:

• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience advising management on policy, program and organizational issues and implementing solutions
• Possess working knowledge of employment laws, compensation practices, recruiting processes and HR procedures and systems

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Exceptional organizational, time management, negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work and build strong relationships with People partners, senior managers, and leaders
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and negotiate and collaborate effectively
• Highly analytical with ability to understand business metrics, customer and market trends
• Strong communicator with the ability to build and deliver effective presentations
• Intermediate to advanced level of expertise in MS Office tools

Additional Information

Nuance offers a compelling and rewarding work environment. We offer market competitive salaries, bonus, equity, benefits, meaningful growth and development opportunities and a casual yet technically challenging work environment. Join our dynamic, entrepreneurial team and become part of our continuing success.

Nuance celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by law or Nuance policy.  If you need an accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 781-565-5086 and let us know.