• Primary partner, point of contact and change agent for multiple and/or complex business locations/teams. • the face of HR to the business. • Assist business in managing workforce for given area, provide guidance, counsel/coaching and at times, veto. • Translates business strategy into human capital needs. • Identify need for organization design/structure changes; Partner with OD to effectively populate structure; provides guidance on talent and headcount/cost. • Support and communicate Performance Management processes congruent with company strategy/methodology. • Champion talent review process, provide input and guidance (with business) on assessments, identification of successors and development actions (e.g., assignments, training, etc.) • Play active role in managing [development] action plans for key individuals. • Completes gap analysis providing input on the prioritization of open positions within supported function(s); • Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to develop strategies to fill high-priority roles, manage openings; promote internal movement/placement, manage headcount. • Partner with Talent Acquisition team and management to implement talent strategies including hiring and selection, workforce planning including gap analysis, high potential identification, assessment and management, retention of identified key talent, career pathing, accelerated development, and other organizational development initiatives as identified. • Partner with enterprise-wide HR Partner’s to deliver retention and recognition strategies across Office Depot Omni channels to include performance, incentive, compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. • Contribute and serve as advisor and/or technical expert on project teams such as organizational and team development, talent management, acquisition, training, company culture, etc. in support of organizational changes and initiatives. • Contribute and serve as advisor and/or technical expert on project teams such as organizational and team development, talent management, acquisition, training, company culture, etc. in support of organizational changes and initiatives.