HR Ambassador

Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
The HR Ambassador (Acquisition HR Partner) role requires development of deep insight into the acquisitions business to apply capabilities across IBM HR – adding value to the business while acting as the single face of HR to acquired and IBM BU senior leaders. The HR Ambassador identifies and drives HR initiatives to support the organization and provides high-level direction and guidance to line executives while also leading cross-function BU initiatives. The role must leverage the entire HR community, the Consulting BU HR leadership team, and regional/functional HR teams.

In this role, you will:

• Manage alignment and communication between stakeholders (i.e Leadership, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, etc) and the transformation activities.
• Work closely with IE, IBM deal leadership, and acquired leadership in building succession plans for acquired leaders.
• Engage with various focal teams on integration solutions for core HR stream (i.e Compensation, Job Grading, Benefits, etc.)
• Develop programs addressing retention including coordination of Stay Interviews, continued utilization of retention budget, etc.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Has a minimum 15 years of experience in HR. Preferably experience in acquisition & integration project / M&A.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in human resources or a business-related field.
• Technical acumen and the ability to converse on HR technical integration topics.
• Comprehensive HR experience, including a complete understanding of all hands-on exposure to the full mix of HR functions.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
As above.
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