Director People Business Partner

Based in our HQ in Southlake, TX you will be partnering with the Tech Engineering and Product Organization, HR Centers of Excellence and the global People Business Partner team globally to make an impact at Sabre. The Director People Business Partner (PBP) position is responsible for aligning talent strategies with business objectives. The position serves as a strategic consultant to the business, Product and Technology, on people strategy and plan. A successful PBP acts as a team member champion and change agent! 

You will be people focused and will be able to add both strategic value and tactical support alongside building key relationships internally with the management team. You will partner with HR centers of excellence notably Talent Acquisition, Talent and Culture and Total Rewards to implement best practices in the region and ensure seamless delivery of global processes. 

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the HR strategy, programs and projects across the region to achieve organizational goals. 
• Build strong and influential relationships across Sabre business units based on respect and trust.
• Assess and refine organization structures in partnership with leaders to optimize outcomes and ensure maximum efficiency. 
• Partner with Regional & Global HR teams to give HR expertise advice on talent, recruitment, compensation, grievances/complaints, and learning of the employees. 
• Plan and execute <M&A- OR organizational design strategies> or actions needed across your client group. 
• Working with respective team to develop and implement the full range of the workforce, succession planning and talent management strategies that will support the delivery of the business requirements. 
• Acts as a member of the Business team representing Human Resources in a strategic and consultative manner. Act as a liaison with HR Centers of Excellence to bridge between the business and People Team to achieve desired outcomes. 
• Review and analyze business and HR metrics including data on retention and employee experience in order to recommend improvements. 
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on all HR matters, embedding a performance-oriented culture and Sabre values. 
• Collaborate with global leaders to identify opportunities for productivity improvement, via review of organizational structures, streamlining of business processes, continuous improvements and performance management. 
• Engage with Talent Acquisition to identify key talent for the business and the global team on Talent Management.  
• Ensure that human resource practices are in compliance with local legal requirements.  
• Ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Education and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field 
• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, particularly proven experience working and influencing business stakeholders and senior leadership. 
• Experience in technology, airline or travel industries are preferred. 
• Good local labor law knowledge  
• Ability to work within a matrix organization, supporting global HR initiatives across the region. 
• Ability to influence and partner with different levels of the organization. 
• Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and influencing skills. 
• Skilled communicator with a strong ability to build relationships with senior leaders and a complex set of stakeholders to drive organizational change. 
• Strong project management, organizational planning, and time management skills 
• Well-organized with attention to detail and ability to manage change within a complex, matrixed organization. 
• Collaborative approach, a winning attitude and passion 
• Strong knowledge on Microsoft office, mainly PowerPoint, Excel. 

Sabre Offers The Following Outstanding Benefits

• Very competitive compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)
• 4 days (one day/quarter) Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• 5 days off annually for Year-End Break
• We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and Wellness Program
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
• Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs
• Lots of fun and engaging employee development events