HR Business Partner Lead (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office - VA or TX)

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you’ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.

Position Overview

Do you thrive in an environment that supports a leader-led, human capital management (HCM) approach to advance organizational effectiveness?

Have you demonstrated business and functional acumen to develop workforce strategies in service to the business? The HR Business role, in partnership with leadership, plays a pivotal role in positively impacting workplace culture and our ability to accomplish our mission to make home possible.

Our Impact :

HR is made up of a variety of functional areas all focused on supporting Freddie Mac employees to be at their best. Our team includes experts in talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, learning and development, career mobility and inclusion and belonging as well as technical services such as HR technology and workplace analytics.

The HR Business Partners are trusted advisors to senior executives and the business to deliver Human Resources programs and services that enhance the employee experience and drive business results.

In HR, we enable our people to win. Because when people win, the business wins too. We bring this to life through a variety of products, programs, and solutions.

• Strategic HR Consultation
• Competitive Market-Based Compensation
• Market-Leading Benefits and Well-being Offerings
• Winning Culture Defined by Our Competencies
• Performance Enablement
• Employee Voice Mechanism
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Hiring the Right People
• A Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Community
• Foundational HR Solutions
• Strategic HR Communications

Your Impact :

Key responsibilities for the HR Business Partner, Lead role include :

Advising employees and people managers on topics such as workforce shaping, performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, development plans, reorganizations, and employee engagement surveys

Coaching managers in effective and proactive people management initiatives such as leadership skills, training and development, organizational design, and performance concerns

Understanding and mitigating corporate risk associated with relevant employment laws / policies; Advising on sophisticated leave topics (ADA, FMLA, etc.

when advanced beyond standard processes

Collaborating and partnering with our Centers of Excellence (e.g., talent advisors, workforce analytics, DEI, benefits, compensation, learning & development, employee relations, etc.

to effectively deliver and complete the talent strategy, HR processes, and reporting for the business

Supporting the broader HR Business Partner community (i.e., focus groups, team builds, engagement initiatives, special projects, etc.)

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

8 - 10 years of client facing experience or consulting experience or a combination

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum 5+ years of experience in Human Resources or Human Capital Consulting

Change management skills & experiences are key

Proven experience in data analysis (Excel and PowerPoint)

Professional Human Resources Certification or Senior Professional Human Resources Certification or coaching certification is a plus

Keys to Success in this Role :

Employs extensive expertise as an HR business partner to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, while advising top management on their talent strategy.

Seamlessly completing HR processes including performance management, talent management and engagement surveys across multiple divisions and leaders

Using skills and experiences to build upon current processes to recommend and suggest process improvements and standardization, where appropriate.

Partnering with clients to form effective relationships and understand business goals to effectively complete HR solutions that are aligned to the business needs

Ability to effectively challenge, influence and develop positive relationships inside and outside of HR

Intellectual curiosity and interpersonal flexibility

Very solid attention to detail

Ability to lead a process and follow through on tasks with significant organizational, project and program management skills

Strong leadership skills, phenomenal teammate, and thorough understanding of the Freddie Mac organizational structure

Self-starter and proactive with the ability to think creatively and implement in a manner that respects and meets appropriate internal controls

Excellent communication and consultation skills, including comfort interacting with internal management and key internal partners

Comfortable using workforce analytics and reporting to inform and influence business decisions

Apply now and learn why there’s #MoreAtFreddieMac!

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing.

Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

CA Applicants : Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.