13576 - HR Strategic People Partner - Virtual Job Listing at Kelly Services in MI (Job ID 13576)

Description

Together we change lives. 

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.  

No matter where you are in your career journey you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward.  You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally.  As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration.  As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first – so your impact really will change lives.

Our HR Strategic People Partner reports to Kelly's Chief People Officer and plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing people strategies that drive business growth and organizational success. This senior leader will develop and execute a forward-looking strategy to attract, develop, motivate, and retain top talent for the Enterprise Talent Management (ETM) business unit as well as across the organization.

This role will collaborate with Kelly's leadership and enterprise functions to strengthen people capabilities, enhance performance, and achieve business results through innovation, high-quality people processes, professional services, and data-driven insights.  

Responsibilities: 

Strategic Leadership

• Advise business leaders on performance, leadership, change, engagement, DEI, compensation, and workforce planning
• Align people strategies with business goals and drive actionable plans
• Lead organizational design and change initiatives, including acquisitions and divestitures
• Monitor HR trends and regulations; guide short- and long-term workforce strategies
• Use data, digital tools, and automation to strengthen people decisions
• Partner with global HR teams to deliver solutions in recruiting, learning, performance, DEI, employee relations, and rewards

People Strategy

• Understand ETM people needs to influence talent assessment, selection, and succession planning
• Drive leadership development and sustainable talent advantage through targeted programs and initiatives
• Ensure reward and recognition programs align with business objectives, support the people strategy, and demonstrate measurable impact

Leadership and Influence

• Lead and develop an inclusive, high-performing team aligned with Kelly's strategic goals
• Empower team members to be curious, drive improvement, and deliver innovative solutions
• Foster a learning culture that promotes growth, development, and connection to business outcomes

Collaboration

• Build a culture of collaboration, trust, and respect by actively engaging with all levels of the organization
• Provide coaching and consultation to leaders on effective, equitable, and values-driven employee relations practices
• Partner with business unit leadership and HR Centers of Excellence to drive transformation and enhance the employee experience across the talent lifecycle.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, & Experience: 

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally within a matrixed or service-driven business
• Deep knowledge of workforce strategy, performance management, compensation, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness
• Proven success in influencing senior leaders, aligning people strategy to business goals, and navigating transformation
• Strong emotional intelligence with an inclusive, collaborative leadership style, including impactful capability to grow and development a team
• Experience designing and deploying people goals that support increased growth and profitability for an operating segment via measurable operational performance results
• Ability to use data and people analytics to drive measurable business outcomes
• Experience with M&A and large-scale organizational change is highly desirable

Role is hybrid, preferably based in metro Detroit (Kelly HQ in Troy, MI)

Total compensation package and benefits applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being. Explore our range of benefits for full-time employees at: Kelly Services | People (benefitsatkelly.com). 

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.