Manager, People Partnering

Job Title

Manager, People Partnering

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Manager, People Partnering to support our Central Region business. This role serves as a trusted advisor to regional leaders, aligning people strategies with business priorities to drive performance, engagement, and growth.

You will partner closely with leaders and Centers of Excellence to deliver talent initiatives, lead organizational change, and strengthen leadership capability.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Talent Strategy

Partner with business leaders to develop and execute talent strategies aligned to business goals

Build succession pipelines and develop internal talent

Support workforce planning and organizational design

Employee Relations & Leadership Coaching

Coach leaders to improve performance, engagement, and team effectiveness

Provide guidance on employee relations matters and risk mitigation

Talent Management & Development

Lead talent reviews, performance management, and development planning

Partner with L&D to deliver impactful learning solutions

Compensation & Workforce Planning

Ensure alignment with compensation programs and regional strategies

Identify and address future talent gaps

Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships across business units

Collaborate with COEs to ensure alignment on programs and initiatives

Co-create and design practical solutions that meet business needs

People Analytics & Projects

Use data and insights to inform decision-making

Lead cross-functional HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

5+ years of progressive HR/People Partner experience

HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent) preferred

Strong business acumen and data-driven mindset

Powerful influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coach senior leaders.

Proven ability to build partnerships at all levels of the organization.

Strong understanding of financial levers, implications, and risks associated with talent decisions.

Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly matrixed organization.

Analytical thinker with strong project management skills.

A self-starter who can work independently and takes ownership.

Bilingual Spanish is a plus

Additional Information

Remote role with up to 25% travel

Must live in Illinois, Missouri, or Texas.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 89,250.00 - $105,000.00

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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