HR Business Partner

Summary/Objectives:

Under the guidance of the CAO, the Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for enhancing department functions by planning, implementing and developing training, onboarding, and employee orientation programs, assist with the administration of employee benefits, audits, maintaining employee handbook, HR policies and procedures, and answer employee questions regarding benefits, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Assist with developing, implementing mandatory training plans, and onboarding programs.

2. Attend virtual and in-person job recruitment events, as necessary.

3. Assist Managers with recruitment and interview process, including job requisitions in the electronic onboarding portal, scheduling applicants, conducting telephone and in-person interviews, and completing background screenings as necessary.

4. On-board new employee information into payroll and timekeeping systems to create an electronic and paper employee record.

5. Verify I-9 documentation, complete E-Verify, and maintain files.

6. Schedule and conduct New Employee Orientation activities including meeting arrangements and compilation of New Employee Orientation packets.

7. Assist with benefit enrollment for eligible employees and benefit administration including health, dental, voluntary life, vision, Section 125 flexible benefits, and Simple IRA retirement plan.

8. Develop and distribute monthly Employee Newsletter.

9. Assist with updating and maintaining Company Employee Handbook.

10. Assist CAO with Employee Performance Review process.

11. Assist Chief Administrative Officer in managing online employee store including inventory, employee swag bucks tracker, and distribution of swag bucks.

12. Co-Chair DEI Committee, support on-going activities and the reward and recognition program.

13. Assist CAO with projects and assignments, as necessary.

Competency (knowledge, skills, abilities):

1. Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint.

2. 2-3 years using web based recruiting and onboarding systems.

3. Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, and work under pressure in a fast paced environment.

4. Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills necessary to communicate and work effectively with management and co-workers.

5. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

6. Ability to take initiative to complete projects, tasks, and assignments.

7. Ability to empathize and defuse sensitive or contentious employee issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a part-time position. Days and hours of work are scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. 3 years in similar HR Business Partner position with recruiting, onboarding, training, and benefits administration.

Preferred Education and Experience:

N/A.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (licensure, certification):

SHRM Certified Professional.

EEO Statement:

It always has been and continues to be Barnabas’s policy that employees should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. Individuals will be selected for promotion based on skill and merit.

Additionally, Barnabas prohibits unlawful harassment of its employees, applicants, or independent contractors in any form. Complaints of unlawful employment discrimination or harassment should be reported as defined below. In cases where investigation confirms the allegations, appropriate corrective action will be taken, regardless of whether the inappropriate conduct rises to the level of any violation of law. No employee will suffer retaliation for reporting, in good faith, any violation of Company policy or unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.