Human Resource Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner role will focus on Talent Management, Employee Engagement, and core HR functionality. The HR Business Partners will play an important consultative role and will be a strategic resource for our division management teams. The HRBP contributes to company performance by providing tactical and strategic consulting on people and organization development strategies in support of the business objectives. Will carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations consultation; policy interpretation and application, performance, and compensation management consultation; and talent management consultation. May carry out additional responsibilities to include organizational design, employee development initiatives and training.

• Assists with acquisitions and integrations: harmonized performance management, compensation, and bonus programs; consolidation of benefits to achieve economies of scale; conversion of HRIS/payroll system Partners with leadership to align HR strategy to business strategy
• Acts as change agent to business through policy and process design utilizing tools and approaches that support change and transformation.
• Analyzes business and HR trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Provides day-to-day coaching to leadership on a variety of actions to include employee relations issues, policy interpretation and application; talent management and development; and organizational design consultation.
• Conducts ongoing staffing analysis for business partners on current and future state staffing and skill needs to meet those needs.
• Actively participates in annual budget planning/labor forecasting process with business partners.
• Leads and/or supports annual HR cycle deliverables to include performance management; merit and bonus awards; benefits enrollment; etc.
• Evaluates issues, patterns, and trends to provide proactive insights for HR solution and program designs i.e., training to address certain needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of the training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Partners with Payroll; HRIS; and Compensation and Benefits functions as needed to provide solutions for business partners.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Conduct investigatory fact-finding interviews, assessing credibility, analysis of documentary evidence and comparative analysis to reach a logical conclusion. Ensures fair and consistent treatment of employees in the workplace.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive written reports of investigative findings and maintain thorough and complete investigation files.
• Coordinate with business leaders on employee recognition programs such as longevity awards and performance-based awards.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Proven strong foundation and knowledge of principles & practice of HR including employment law & compliance requirements
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to effectively coach employees and management through complex and difficult issues
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to set high personal goals and work independently
• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Ability to make recommendation to effectively resolve problems or issues
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Proven acuity in MS office suite, internet researcher and data-base management

Background Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business-related field
• Five (5) to year (7) years of HR experience.
• Multi-site location client support experience a plus
• Previous experience in coaching employees and management through complex, difficult issues
• Up to 40% travel required

Work Environment and Conditions

• Physical requirements: normal office environment, ability to sit, stand and operation office equipment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Travel requirements: Some travel may be required
• Other: Ability to work extended hours when projects demand