Director, HR Business Partner, Corporate Functions

Who We Are

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace that is diverse and inclusive. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

Job Summary:

Partners with the organization’s Corporate Functional business leaders in the development and realization of the business strategy and transformation plans, and specifically, to develop and implement the aligned People Strategy required to deliver them. This includes all aspects of organizational effectiveness, including change leadership, employee engagement, performance-based culture, onboarding, retention, talent assessment, management and development, coaching, compliance, and employee relations. These important People Plans will be aligned to strategy and help, drive business success, and fostering a culture where all team members can thrive. The role will actively contribute to the P&C agenda for the Global Corporate Functions team and Global P&C workstreams for the wider People & Culture agenda. The position provides leadership of the P&C Transformation Plan to the People & Culture team and act as ‘HR for HR’.

What You Will Do

Duties and Responsibilities:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)

• Works with Global P&C stakeholders in relevant Global Corporate Functions to co-create the P&C agenda, and then customize and implement the agenda to local Region, aligned to local strategy
• Partners with P&C Executive leadership to provide local Regional Leadership of the P&C Transformation plan to include regional P&C organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, performance based culture, talent assessment, management and development coaching, compliance and employee relations
• Facilitates and partners in Organizational Design process, including impact assessment, people development plans and change management and communications plans
• Leads the Organizational Health review to include Change Maturity, Employee Experience, People Leader Index, Leading the overall Talent Review process and organizational structure.
• Develops and manages the Talent Plans liaising with the Global Talent Team and Functional leaders to ensure appropriate Talent Strategy and development plans are in place for critical roles, addressing actual and future organizational needs are in place, with a view to maintain a sustainable future talent pipeline.
• Works with key stakeholders, leadership, and internal Center of Expertise (COE) partners to develop and implement organization-specific initiatives, frameworks, and solutions based on deep knowledge of business Function that are consistent with the overall People Strategies.
• Supports and further develops corporate and commercial strategy and business plans and participates in the leadership management of the Corporate Functions. Shapes and champions organizational effectiveness and change and drives the strategic People & Culture agendas.
• Plays a key role in supporting, co-leading, or deploying successful Imperial Brands enterprise initiatives (specifically the Unify program, Imperial’s ERP Platform) to drive overall effectiveness and transformative change.
• Responsible for implementing programs and processes with a special emphasis on creating a performance-based culture and driving functional initiatives while maintaining professional, ethical, and efficiency standards.
• Acts as a strategic consultant to senior level leadership within the organization to develop, deploy, and maintain people strategies across the enterprise.
• Partners and collaborates with Functional business leaders to develop their functional capability, effective ways of working, and ensure alignment with enterprise purpose, vision, and behaviors.
• Coaches and influences management to create a healthy, productive work environment, where teams feel empowered to bring their best selves to work.
• Creates and maintain positive relationships with employees to build trust and prevent or resolve problems/disputes timely. Manage complex employee relations issues.
• Works with leadership teams to create a leader-led, enabled culture of engagement and inclusion practices. Promotes a culture that is inclusive, respectful and grants each employee equitably the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute.
• Enables insights through COE defined data, KPIs, and analytics
• Advocate and champion for global standards and “best in class” ways of working
• Identify compliance needs and advise or seek advice when appropriate
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED and 11 years related work experience and 5 years managerial / supervisory experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field of study and 10 years related work experience & 5 years managerial / supervisory experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams
• Strong process discipline, analytical skills and drive for results coupled with sound business and commercial acumen.
• Understanding organizational and commercial strategies resulting in met business goals and results.

Skilled in:

• Verbal and written communication including meeting facilitation and formal presentations.
• Facilitate organizational change
• Persuasion to promote ideas and gain commitment
• Attention to detail
• Problem/situation analysis
• Effective time and task management
• Multitasking capabilities
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Employee engagement
• Influencing and collaboration skills across business units, geographies, and categories
• Consulting and influencing; ability to think strategically
• Facilitation skills applicable across formal and informal (e.g., coaching, mentoring) approaches.
• Diagnostic, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Interpersonal and developed presentation skills with a proven ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization. Commanding and credible business presence.

Ability to:

• Travel internationally & domestically
• Communicate to a broad and diverse audience.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate critical thinking.
• Work with diverse populations and varying education levels.
• Receive and communicate information orally and in writing.
• Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly.
• Work a fluctuating work schedule.
• Design and facilitate organizational change utilizing a full spectrum of change methods. Adept at influencing change in a dynamic matrix environments.
• Have a strategic focus and ability to deliver operationally as required
• Manage complex projects that cut across multiple business units, teams, and People & Culture partners from inception through completion
• Effectively forge credible and trusted partnerships across a matrix organization
• Focus on critical issues to balance and respond to competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Masters Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field of study

Experience:

• Workday

License / Certifications:

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) / SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR or SPHR)

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves light weight objects (0-10 lbs.).
• Walks, sits, or stands for prolonged periods.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Requires prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment.
• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions including second-hand smoke and/or vape

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans
• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution
• 15 Company-paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Employee recognition and discount programs
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Hybrid workplace – remote / in office
• Summer hours
• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday