WHO WE ARE

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm.

CBRE has been ranked the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 15 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" in the sector four years in a row. Through our values of respect, integrity, service and excellence, we maintain a relentless focus on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees and shareholders.

The commercial real estate market is undergoing a significant and exciting change - driven by data and technology. Digital and Technology powered products play a vital role in CBRE's mission to create unmatched value for our clients.

CBRE

CBRE's more than 100,000 professionals provide exceptional outcomes for clients in 100+ countries by combining local market insight, broad services, specialized expertise and premier tools and resources.

CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

https://www.cbre.com/about

ADVISORY

The Advisory business is comprised of Advisory and Transaction Services, Capital Markets, Property Management, and Valuations. This Advisory Services segment has more than 40,000 employees globally and produced more than $10 billion in revenue in 2019.

The Americas advisory business is comprised of 13,679 employees across all parts of the America, LATAM, Canada.
o US - 12,123
Brokerage: 8,099
Property Management: 4,024
o Canada - 827
o LATAM - 729


THE ROLE

As a member of the People team and the senior-most HR Business Partner to CBRE's Advisory Leadership team, this VP People Business Partner for the Advisory Americas business will have responsibility to ensure that CBRE's employees are capably deployed to drive exceptional outcomes for CBRE's clients. This will also include working in close partnership with the COO/Advisory building relationships across 12 matrix leaders in Division Presidents and Line of business (LOB) leaders.

This leadership role will be a strategic partner to the Americas Advisory leadership in areas such as workforce strategy, employee engagement, total rewards, diversity and inclusion, organizational change, talent management, recruiting and retention. They will partner with team members globally to ensure a vibrant and effective workplace.

Peers:
Heads of People in 5 divisions outside of Americas (UK&I, Continental Europe, North Asia, India & SE Asia, Pacific)

Team:
Approximately 25-30 regionally aligned HR Business Partners across the Americas (this will include Canada, and Latin America regions.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Form effective relationships with the client groups and consults with line management, providing People guidance when appropriate. Typically supports Division Presidents and Line of Business (LOB) leaders

Use data and fact-based analysis to anticipate talent needs and provide insights to the business for competitive decision making

Manages and resolves basic employee relations issues. Escalates to Global People BP leader and/or Legal when needed.

Attract, retain and develop members of the People Team and provide mentoring and career development.

Maintains knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of team members, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Coordinates and collaborates with relevant People Centers of Expertise and People Operations to ensure People processes, policies, and services are implemented, observed, and meet the needs of the business.

Challenge current/ traditional ways of thinking and define innovative ways of working to best serve CBRE clients and employee needs as we continue our transformation.

Play a key advisory role on organizational structure, workforce planning and succession planning.

Support line of business, market leaders and Division Presidents in proactively managing the talent pipeline to ensure we future proof the business to have the talent available to meet future growth and adapt to the changing environment. Particular focus on producers (those in capital markets and A&T (advisory and transactions)

Promote 'One People Team' culture throughout the organization; act as a highly visible role model.

Motivate exceptional performance and teamwork across the organization.

Lead by creating strong relationships and trust, innovative People practices, and inspiring team and leaders towards outstanding people outcomes.

Other duties as required.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire your team and peer groups both verbally and in writing. Ability to interface with senior CBRE executives to influence People strategy, performance measures and cost efficiency.

Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret business data, analysis and documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues and to maintain confidentiality. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees and client groups to take desired action.

Ability to solve advanced problems and address a variety of options in complex situations. Requires strong analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to work within an organizational matrix.

Proven success serving as a trusted advisor with senior level executives.

Build a great relationship and work very closely with the SVP Global head of People - Advisory.

Ability to work clearly and drive change in a highly matrixed, organizationally complex business with multiple stakeholders.

Strong decision-making skills and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, fluid environment.

Agile working practices coupled with pragmatic thinking and decision making.

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to effectively work cross functionally.

Experience working in global, publicly traded organizations.

Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to clearly define, implement, communicate end user centric solutions and influence key stakeholders to execute.

Uncompromising ethics.