Senior Manager, People Partnering

Cushman & Wakefield

Senior Manager, People Partnering leading HR strategies and initiatives at Cushman & Wakefield. Focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness and driving talent growth in a key advisory role.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,050 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and execution of long-term HR strategies that align with business objectives
Partner with senior leaders to anticipate future business needs and shape the talent agenda to support organizational growth and transformation
Drive the corporate talent strategy by identifying critical talent gaps and creating action plans to build a robust talent pipeline
Oversee workforce planning and succession strategies, ensuring the business has the talent necessary for long-term success
Foster a high-performance culture by leading initiatives that promote engagement, inclusion, and a positive employee experience
Address complex employee relations issues and proactively coach managers on handling challenging situations effectively
Partner with total rewards COE to develop and implement strategic compensation frameworks that are market-competitive and aligned with the company’s job architecture
Conduct data-driven analyses to ensure equity and consistency across the organization
Support organizational change initiatives
Design and implement strategic programs to drive employee development, leadership capabilities, and organizational readiness for future challenges
Leverage data and people analytics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in areas such as retention, employee performance, and compensation equity
Collaborate with other HR functions and teams on a variety of global HR initiatives and projects
Lead the continuous evaluation of HR processes and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 1 years in a global human resources role
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic HR plans aligned with business objectives
Strong experience in talent management, workforce planning, and succession strategies
Expertise in handling complex employee relations, compensation frameworks, and organizational development initiatives
Exceptional leadership and influence skills, with the ability to guide and coach senior leaders
High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Experience leading change management initiatives at a global scale
Professional HR Certification desired (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, vision, and dental insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance programs
paid and unpaid time away from work

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent managementworkforce planningsuccession strategiesemployee relationscompensation frameworksorganizational developmentdata-driven analysispeople analyticschange managementproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencecoachingemotional intelligenceanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationengagementinclusionorganizational readiness

Certifications

SPHRSHRM-SCP