VP, People Experience

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN

Were a global multidisciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN you are integral to our companys awardwinning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents from finance quality and supply chain to human resources IT sales and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decisionmaking change management leadership and business development
• Obtain 360degree support throughout your career life cycle from earlystage to seasoned leader

About the Role

HARMAN is undergoing a transformation within the businesses and functions that will enable us to grow ambitiously. We need to look at our people processes and technology and HR is determined to play an active role in those initiatives. In order to execute HARMANs strategy we must examine what we are doing today and what needs to change in organization design processes and systems so we can support the growing needs of the business.

The VP People Experience is a strategic leadership role reporting to the CHRO responsible leading crossdivisional COEs focusing on the Hire to Retire processes and the experiences (people process and technology) they deliver to employees at HARMAN. As a senior HR leader you will be responsible for developing and executing HR strategies as well as lead teams that are responsible for collaborating across our divisions within HARMAN design implement and oversee initiatives that actively enhance the overall employee experience across all stages of the employment lifecycle aiming to foster a positive workplace culture boost employee engagement and maximize satisfaction and retention through datadriven insights. This role will establish governance maintain and monitor the success of the strategies connecting HR technology people and processes to build people programs and solutions that will build an exceptional employee experience across all HARMAN geographies and divisions. The VP of Employee experience will have deep knowledge of how HR Technology can enable employee experience leveraging solutions that integrate with core HCM systems (e.g. Workday Avature).

What You Will Do

• Lead the design and implementation of a holistic employee experience strategy aligned with the companys business goals and culture.
• Partner/collaborate/advise Divisional teams the HR delivery center and HR Enablement teams to ensure alignment on employee experience priorities managing the overall HR Roadmap and annual cycles.
• Assess the HR Technology landscape and bring an outside in approach to HR Technology that not only enhances the experience for our employees but also establishes efficiencies in our everyday processes and drives business success.
• Support the CHRO in building the HR Strategy for HARMAN and translating that strategy into clear programs and projects to make up an executable HR Roadmap.
• Work with the business on specific needs related to people processes and assess feasibility in the current environment and advise on changes and/or investments needs to meet the people needs of a specific Division or across all of HARMAN.
• Assess current processes and work with the divisions on improvements needed to support business objectives and drive simplification and efficiencies across our technology processes and people programs.
• Develop advocate and execute HARMAN Culture and Values plan for the organization that not only elevates but also drives a sense of employee belonging.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 15 years experience in Human Resources either as a leader of a COE or a consultant implementing transformational HR programs.
• Strong skills and knowledge in HCM systems such as Workday or SuccessFactors and knowledge of other complimentary systems and solutions that can drive simplicity and integration across the HR Technology Landscape at HARMAN.
• Leadership experience and ability to influence and collaborate with crossfunctional multicultural teams.
• Knowledge of current HR Trends and best practices related to employee experience.
• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable plans.
• Bachelors degree level

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience in developing HR Strategies and implementing large scale transformational initiatives to a global population.
• Experience leading global/virtual teams through large scale initiatives.
• Consulting and advising on large scale multicultural projects

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 25% domestic and international travel
• This role is eligible to work remotely fulltime with occasional trips into a HARMAN office location when required (this could be on 24hour notice)
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment allowing for fulltime remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on worldclass Harman and Samsung products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed valued and empowered. No matter what role you play we encourage you to share your ideas voice your distinct perspective and bring your whole self with you all within a supportminded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training development and continuing education further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes NextLevel Technology

Ever since the 1920s weve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today that legacy endures with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter safer and more connected.

Across automotive lifestyle and digital transformation solutions we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature todays most soughtafter performers while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the worlds everevolving needs and demands. Marketing our awardwinning portfolio under 16 iconic brands such as JBL Mark Levinson and Revel we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers our partners and each other.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.