Location: On site at location listed in job posting. 

In this role you will lead and oversee the HR Business Partner team to drive strategic HR initiatives aligned with the organization’s business goals. This role acts as a trusted partner to Executive Management Committee members and other senior leaders to drive strategic support that enhances business performance. You will leverage your deep understanding of the organization’s financial and operational context to provide leadership and direction, becoming a trusted advisor within the senior management team.  Your focus will be on developing and executing innovative solutions to complex business challenges, influencing strategic decisions, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnering and Consulting

• Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of business unit practices and financial drivers to provide effective consultation on organizational issues.
• Implement strategic HR solutions that address business challenges, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships throughout the business unit to maximize cooperation and trust.
• Proactively recognize key organizational trends and issues to determine potential human resources issues and develop responsive strategies.
• Participate on task forces and special project teams as needed.

Relationship Management

• Collaborate with HR teams and other business partner teams to deliver timely and innovative solutions tailored to business unit needs.
• Utilize your knowledge of various HR disciplines to support business unit objectives, partnering with functional experts to address talent development, succession planning, and employee relations.

Coaching and Advising

• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leaders, ensuring informed decision-making processes that enhance organizational performance.
• Advise on the financial implications of HR strategies, aligning them with business objectives and financial goals.
• Work with senior leaders to proactively address performance issues.
• Consult with management on the results of employee surveys and assist with the development and facilitation of action plans.
• Interview candidates for key roles in business units.

Change Agent

• Facilitate the human and business aspects of change management, working with senior leaders to adapt strategies and implement action plans that enhance organizational agility.
• Proactively identify changes in the business environment and develop responsive strategies to maintain resilience and competitiveness.
• Proactively identify significant change and work with senior leaders to develop/implement action plans to improve success of change.

Communication

• Serve as a primary conduit for HR-related messages, effectively translating complex data insights into actionable strategies for business unit leaders.
• Share knowledge and best practices with HR staff and leaders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Consult with peers to solve problems, identify solutions, and to share and build on best practices.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management, or a related field.
• 8 or more years of experience working with senior leaders and executives as a consultant/advisor within the business.
• Strong relationship management experience, with a results orientation and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
• Proven success in leading/influencing others, building relationships, and driving strategic outcomes.
• Exposure to multiple HR disciplines, including compensation, recruiting, benefits, employee relations, operations, payroll, training, and development.
• Understanding of employment law, government regulations, and related compliance issues.
• Experience in the resolution of workplace issues and strong business acumen.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Proven ability to interact with all levels of management and influence strategic decisions and resulting outcomes, often without direct reporting relationships.
• Effective consultation and coaching skills, with a focus on data-driven insights.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical ability and data judgment.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve issues, demonstrating agility in adapting to changing business needs.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com. 

Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

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