People Partner – HR

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Job Description

ABOUT CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD: Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners.

OUR PURPOSE: We make an impact. Our work creates meaningful value for our clients, our business, our shareholders, our people, our communities and world.

OUR VALUES:

• We are inclusive. We value difference and a culture where everyone belongs.
• We are driven. Drive keeps us decisive and agile. 
• We succeed together. Individually, weâ™re good, but together, weâ™re great.
• We deliver insight. We believe in ideas and strive for innovation. 

Position Title

Human Resource People Partner

Reporting to the Head of HR, India as the HR People Partner, you will be responsible for proactively partnering with the Project Development Services (PDS) business leaders to drive business success through providing advice and supporting the business direction, whilst anticipating and communicating HR related needs proactively.

You will also be responsible for:

Managing the organization design, performance management, leadership coaching and workforce planning.  With the support of the People Team Centreâ™s of Excellence (COEâ™s) you will also manage compensation and contracts, pay and benefits, talent hiring and talent development activities.

Shared leadership responsibility for providing support not only for the PDS business but also the objectives of Indiaâ™s strategic plan that covers all services lines, so the culture and success of India enjoys growth and success together.

Overseeing the strategic direction of the Business Partnering team and working in close partnership with the People Services teams to ensure all employment law requirements are satisfactorily met across all areas of HR, ensuring legally accurate and commercially sensible Employee Relations solutions are provided in a timely and effective way to the business.

Leading specific HR projects and being a key Business Partner to the PDS business leaders is also a key component of this role.

Liaising with external talent and candidates for key roles in the business, recruiters, unions, outplacement support, employee assistance provider, workers compensation insurer and external health and safety provider.

Developing a close and trusted advisor relationship with key people leaders within the PDS business as the strategic business partner.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Professional Experience:

• MBA or MS degree in Human resources, Psychology, or other relevant discipline 15 + years of progressive HR experience, strong business acumen (with at least five years in real estate development)
• Proven People Partnering skills, primarily senior stakeholder management, Organization Design, Compensation, Performance management, Workforce planning and leadership development
• Industry knowledge of infrastructure consulting, project management services, IPC is ideal
• Experience in working/ influencing key stakeholders
• Ability to think and lead strategically, understand and drive toward the big picture while remaining detail-oriented and hands-on in daily HR operational matters.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues and motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and people groups to take desired action.
• A capable and confident communicator and people manager, with strong personal presence. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organization committed to Diversity and Inclusion

Whatâ™s Nextâ¦

At the very heart of Cushman & Wakefield lies an unrelenting commitment to creating an inclusive culture that benefits employees and creates a positive community impact. We are passionate about championing industry change and celebrating the diversity of our people, our business and our clients.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to building a diverse and engaged workforce and supporting an inclusive environment where our employees can do their best work. We believe that embracing new perspectives helps us solve problems, create opportunities, and develop new ideas. For more details on DEI, please visit our webpage at

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