HR Business Partner

Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner will partner with the HR team and operational leaders to deliver business results and actively foster a positive and friendly environment. This role will support the organization in various HR programs to include: compensation, employee communications, staffing, benefits, training, employee relations, performance management and safety. This position also ensures consistent application and documentation of policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

Recruitment

• Participate in hiring events and job fairs as needed.
• Provide support to applicants in completing background checks. Track where applicants are in the onboarding process and maintain consistent communication.
• Work with managers and other departments to ensure new hires are set up for their first day of work to include office, name plates, computer, cell phones, keys, and any other resources needed for their first day
• Conduct new hire orientation including preparing ID badges and administering keys
• Process all new hires including creating HR files, entering into required systems (HRIS, LMS, Operating), following up with training & compliance forms.

HR Compliance

• Oversees all agency onboarding compliance to include: FCSR, OIG, MVR, etc.
• Manage staff credentials and licensing
• Responsible for ensuring employee files are in compliance to state, federal and funder requirements
• Maintain OSHA logs and post as required.
• Organize and maintain employee I-9s and enroll in E-Verify
• Perform periodic audits of HR files.

Employee Relations

• Act as point person for all colleagues with HR-related questions
• Participate in employee investigations as required
• Provides advice and assistance to applicants, managers and employees relative to standard policies, procedures, benefits, hiring processes, etc.
• Assist with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.

Benefits/Payroll/Leave Administration

• Ensure timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll entry and processing
• Work with managers to ensure all payroll-related information is received on time including change notices, bonuses/incentives, terminations, and time and attendance approvals.
• Coordinate employee benefits including enrollments, terminations and changes and answering employee questions.
• Manage FMLA and other leaves of absence

Employee Engagement

• Facilitate open, two-way, timely communication and collaboration, supporting understanding between all levels of colleagues.
• Coordinate the agency Employee survey and performance improvement programs.
• Maintain a high level of visibility and approachability for all colleagues.
• Administer exit interviews and complete termination paperwork and system deactivations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in HR from a four-year accredited college or university or related relevant experience.
• 3 years of progressive HR generalist related experience.
• ADP WFN & payroll processing experience preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications
• Knowledgeable in benefits administration and compliance
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local employment law
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Physical requirement - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work on location at other Epworth sites

WORK HOURS

The Human Resources Business Partner will work a minimum of forty hours per week. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

BENEFITS:

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, & Disability on date of hire
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• 10 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• 40 hours of PTO on date of hire, additional hours after 90 days
• Extended illness leave

Equal Employment Opportunity

Epworth is an EEO/AA employer. Consistent with this policy, Epworth embraces diversity and welcomes colleagues and applicants of all backgrounds. Our goal is to empower every day and build a community that is inclusive, drawing upon the strengths of the diversity of our colleagues to exceed the expectations of our clients.

About Epworth

Founded in 1864, Epworth is a multiservice agency that seeks to empower youth who have experienced trauma to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community. Thousands of youth and families turn to Epworth each year for a full range of services including: therapeutic foster care and case management; residential and intensive treatment; individual/family therapy and comprehensive psychological testing; emergency shelter and longer-term housing services; life skills and vocational training; as well as crisis care and outreach through the Drop-In Center, food pantry, and 24-hour crisis help-line. Epworth is headquartered at 110 N. Elm Ave. in Webster Groves, Missouri and has locations in Normandy and South St. Louis City.

Our Mission

Empowering youth to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community.

Our Vision

A world in which every youth experiences life in all its fullness.

Our Values

Respect: We recognize the inherent worth and promote the well-being of every client and colleague.

Excellence: We offer evidence-based, high-quality programming and provide exceptional care and service.

Community: We cultivate a sense of belonging and solidarity among colleagues and advocate for racial equality and social justice throughout our communities.