Serve as a strategic HR partner to enterprise sales leadership, advising on talent strategy, organizational design, change management, and employee relations. Lead enterprise projects, coach leaders, drive succession planning, and collaborate with Centers of Excellence to translate global HR programs into business-focused solutions. Support integrations, risk mitigation, and adoption of people programs.
Description
The Sr Manager, HR Business Partner is an integral part of the Coworker Success (HR) organization as well as an indispensable strategic partner to the business unit it supports. As a Sr Manager, Business Partner, you are seen as a trusted advisor and an extension of the leadership team within your business client group. Business Leaders call on you to help think through their most difficult and strategic talent challenges. Simply put, Business Partners are the bridge between talent and strategy. In this role, you will have the chance to leverage your HR expertise across our organization, translating global programs into impactful local and business-oriented solutions. Senior leaders seek out your guidance on how to assess, motivate and reward their teams, as well as come to you as a trusted advisor and partner to link talent strategy to our business outcomes. You will also act as a peer leader and a HR subject matter expert. This role's success depends on the ability to build trusting and collaborative relationships with all areas of HR and the business units you support. The capability to influence leaders and navigate complexity is critical in this role, along with balancing day-to-day tasks while driving a long-term talent roadmap. In this role, you will serve as a talent advocate, cultural ambassador, innovator, and leadership consultant.
* What you'll do
* Proactively engage with business leaders at the executive leadership to provide guidance and solutions based on experiential expertise and industry research.
* Proactively provide support and resources to new senior leaders, connecting regularly to offer key perspectives, guidance, and connections.
* Influence, navigate, lead, participate in, or support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new strategies.
* Provide coaching and guidance to BP direct reports, peers, and/or mentees where applicable, fostering professional growth and development.
* Share best practices with the larger Business Partner (BP) team to enhance collective knowledge and strategy.
* Lead and oversee the development of organizational strategies, helping to execute and drive change adoption across the company.
* Anticipate coworker risk assessments, and lead or support the creation and execution of communication strategies to mitigate risks.
* Identify and prioritize the pipeline of project work, influencing stakeholders on timelines, outcomes, and the successful delivery of projects.
* Act as a workstream lead on enterprise projects, communicating risks and progress to project sponsors, and supporting necessary roadshows and materials preparation.
* Lead pre-work activities for organizational integrations, including talent assessment and organizational synergies, ensuring consistency in decision-making and communication.
* Lead and partner in organizational design conversations, leveraging experience to drive key decisions and oversee execution from a people management perspective.
* Identify and evaluate needs with business unit/functional leaders, providing input and guidance on job creation, talent management strategies, and succession planning.
* Guide teams on collaborating with appropriate resources/stakeholders, and lead or facilitate talent management strategies at the business unit and function level.
* Care for and model successful working relationships with Centers of Excellence (COE), acting as a partner to support successful execution of COE requests.
* Partner with COEs to enable leaders and coworkers with proper resources and contacts to complete successful programs, such as PMP, TRP, and Engagement Surveys.
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree and 7 years' experience in HR experience with increasing scope and complexity, providing support to sales teams within an IT organization OR
* Master's degree and 5 years' experience in HR experience with increasing scope and complexity, providing support to sales teams within an IT organization OR
* 11 years' experience in HR experience with increasing scope and complexity, providing support to sales teams within an IT organization without a degree
* 3 years experience in leadership
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and in a constructive, professional manner with stakeholders at all levels
* Proven track record of strong interpersonal skills and good judgment to manage sensitive and confidential matters
* Exceptional navigation through conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
* Exceptional business acumen, including thorough understanding of business dependencies and cross functional collaboration
* Project management skills
* Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities/projects with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines and providing high quality work and service level
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead/influence a successful team or project
* Research and analyze information to make advanced employee relations decisions and recommendations
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
* Travel to CDW locations as needed Pay range: $ 140,000 - $ 166,400 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 15% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* As a leader, you will champion and be accountable for our vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization. We expect leaders to model curiosity, encourage responsible AI adoption, and foster a culture of continuous learning. You don't need deep technical expertise, but you should be comfortable exploring how AI can enhance strategy, decision-making, and team performance. Your role includes guiding others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices, while promoting openness to experimentation and shared learning.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
The Sr Manager, HR Business Partner is an integral part of the Coworker Success (HR) organization as well as an indispensable strategic partner to the business unit it supports. As a Sr Manager, Business Partner, you are seen as a trusted advisor and an extension of the leadership team within your business client group. Business Leaders call on you to help think through their most difficult and strategic talent challenges. Simply put, Business Partners are the bridge between talent and strategy. In this role, you will have the chance to leverage your HR expertise across our organization, translating global programs into impactful local and business-oriented solutions. Senior leaders seek out your guidance on how to assess, motivate and reward their teams, as well as come to you as a trusted advisor and partner to link talent strategy to our business outcomes. You will also act as a peer leader and a HR subject matter expert. This role's success depends on the ability to build trusting and collaborative relationships with all areas of HR and the business units you support. The capability to influence leaders and navigate complexity is critical in this role, along with balancing day-to-day tasks while driving a long-term talent roadmap. In this role, you will serve as a talent advocate, cultural ambassador, innovator, and leadership consultant.
* What you'll do
* Proactively engage with business leaders at the executive leadership to provide guidance and solutions based on experiential expertise and industry research.
* Proactively provide support and resources to new senior leaders, connecting regularly to offer key perspectives, guidance, and connections.
* Influence, navigate, lead, participate in, or support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new strategies.
* Provide coaching and guidance to BP direct reports, peers, and/or mentees where applicable, fostering professional growth and development.
* Share best practices with the larger Business Partner (BP) team to enhance collective knowledge and strategy.
* Lead and oversee the development of organizational strategies, helping to execute and drive change adoption across the company.
* Anticipate coworker risk assessments, and lead or support the creation and execution of communication strategies to mitigate risks.
* Identify and prioritize the pipeline of project work, influencing stakeholders on timelines, outcomes, and the successful delivery of projects.
* Act as a workstream lead on enterprise projects, communicating risks and progress to project sponsors, and supporting necessary roadshows and materials preparation.
* Lead pre-work activities for organizational integrations, including talent assessment and organizational synergies, ensuring consistency in decision-making and communication.
* Lead and partner in organizational design conversations, leveraging experience to drive key decisions and oversee execution from a people management perspective.
* Identify and evaluate needs with business unit/functional leaders, providing input and guidance on job creation, talent management strategies, and succession planning.
* Guide teams on collaborating with appropriate resources/stakeholders, and lead or facilitate talent management strategies at the business unit and function level.
* Care for and model successful working relationships with Centers of Excellence (COE), acting as a partner to support successful execution of COE requests.
* Partner with COEs to enable leaders and coworkers with proper resources and contacts to complete successful programs, such as PMP, TRP, and Engagement Surveys.
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree and 7 years' experience in HR experience with increasing scope and complexity, providing support to sales teams within an IT organization OR
* Master's degree and 5 years' experience in HR experience with increasing scope and complexity, providing support to sales teams within an IT organization OR
* 11 years' experience in HR experience with increasing scope and complexity, providing support to sales teams within an IT organization without a degree
* 3 years experience in leadership
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and in a constructive, professional manner with stakeholders at all levels
* Proven track record of strong interpersonal skills and good judgment to manage sensitive and confidential matters
* Exceptional navigation through conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
* Exceptional business acumen, including thorough understanding of business dependencies and cross functional collaboration
* Project management skills
* Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities/projects with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines and providing high quality work and service level
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead/influence a successful team or project
* Research and analyze information to make advanced employee relations decisions and recommendations
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
* Travel to CDW locations as needed Pay range: $ 140,000 - $ 166,400 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 15% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* As a leader, you will champion and be accountable for our vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization. We expect leaders to model curiosity, encourage responsible AI adoption, and foster a culture of continuous learning. You don't need deep technical expertise, but you should be comfortable exploring how AI can enhance strategy, decision-making, and team performance. Your role includes guiding others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices, while promoting openness to experimentation and shared learning.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
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