Senior Manager, People Strategy in New York, NY

Job Summary: The primary functions of this position include identifying, evaluating and acting on human resource, compensation, benefits, and/or international assignment issues of importance to Sapient's business and people, and managing the day-to-day functioning of a People Strategy team or project team. The Senior Manager, People Strategy works under the supervision of a Director, People Strategy or a Business Unit Lead. In performing the essential functions of this role, the work environment is fast-paced, moderately noisy and team-based. Additionally, occasional travel may be required. Job Title: Senior Manager, People Strategy Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Management Works with senior leadership to ensure consistent people processes and practices across the company Manages and leads local people strategy team or a project team, coaching them on Sapient initiatives and the body of human resources knowledge If appropriate, serves as a member of the leadership team at a local, BU, or other organizational unit level Creates localized vision and point of view for people strategy that is consistent with the greater People Strategy Organization Activity participates in interviewing and selecting new members of People Strategy team People Processes Drives all people-related initiatives and programs affecting a location or business unit (or other organizational unit) Ensures all records, personnel transactions, etc. for area of responsibility are maintained timely and accurately (such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting) Drives the administration of people processes such as performance review and compensation Partners with other members of the PSO to develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices surrounding people processes that represent innovative, best practices for the company Investigates incidents and takes appropriate actions Prepares employee termination letters and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reason(s) behind separations Communication Trains and coaches managers in people processes such as terminations, promotions, compensation management, performance management, illegal harassment, etc. Assesses and counsels management in the appropriate resolution of employee relations issues Responds to inquires regarding policies, procedures, and programs Company Contribution With other leaders, finds new and innovative ways to support the core values, creating ways to keep them vital for the organization Actively participates in delivering company-wide training programs Experience Guidelines: 5-7 years of professional work experience in HR (preferably as an HR generalist or HR manager) Demonstrated ability to manage others Ability to evaluate priority and multi-task accordingly Ability to respond to inquires or concerns from employees, clients, complaints from clients, applicants, or members of the business community Ability to effectively present information to senior leadership, other employees and public groups Ability to create reports and write business correspondence Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Ability to interpret and extensive variety of instructions in verbal, written or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables Ability to effectively work with project teams and clients Education: Bachelor's degree or Professional certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, IPD) required. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here