Human Resources Business Partner

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Employment Type:             Full-Time

Office Location:                Hammond, Louisiana (Hybrid; 3 days per week in office)

Reports to:                         Director, Human Resources

Job Function:                     Human Resources

FLSA Status:                       Exempt

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a key member of the Human Resources team, supporting many HR programs including performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, leave of absence, and onboarding. This role will be instrumental in supporting a people-first culture. The HRBP will proactively build relationships with people managers and collaborate with managers on a plethora of employment related matters, while ensuring HR best practices and federal and multi-state compliance. This role will be a positive driver of company culture while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout all programs and policies. This role has a unique and meaningful balance between thought leadership and hands-on execution of work product.

This role will report to the Head of HR of Environmental Systems Group (ESG) and will have a dotted line to the Business Unit Leaders of ELOS Environmental.

Position Responsibilities:

Business Partnership and HR Strategy

o  Establish strong working relationships with people managers and business unit leaders by leveraging business acumen and HR competence; serve as a key member of the business unit leadership teams

o  Seek continuous improvement, identifying issues and recommending solutions to the Director, HR while advocating for employees and leveraging HR best practices and innovations

o  Partner with Director, HR to execute on human resources strategy and people programs in support of organizational goals

o  Provide sound recommendations to managers while navigating a broad range of people challenges by leveraging HR best practices and expertise

o  Partner with Director, HR to support the smooth integration and onboarding for employees of acquired companies

o  Support change management and corporate communications initiatives

General Human Resources Support and Employee Experience

o  Administer all onboarding related activities including: full life cycle recruiting, background screening and drug testing, I-9s and E-Verify, and new hire paperwork

o  Maintain a consistent onboarding experience for employees and facilitate new hire workflow and responsibilities matrix in partnership with Operations teams; Support new hire and hiring manager through 90-day onboarding program

o  Administer leaves of absence and workers’ compensation claims

o  Support benefits administration activities, including routine enrollment audits, support of open enrollment, and employee inquiries

o  Conduct feedback surveys, collecting key data related to employee onboarding, retention, and exits; Analyze feedback data and present trends and recommendations to Director, HR

Performance Management and Employee Relations

o  Support performance management programs including annual review process, talent calibration, goal setting, and competency model utilization, and succession planning

o  Encourage a culture of feedback between employees and managers at all levels

o  Coach people managers on leadership and communication best practices and how to navigate tricky employee situations

o  Support and lead employee relations including investigations and respond to charges/legal letters with guidance from Director, HR

o  Partner with people managers to draft and deliver performance improvement plans (PIPs) as well as disciplinary actions

o  Act as a mediator and advocate in employee relations matters, working to resolve conflicts and maintain a positive and inclusive workplace culture

Culture, Employee Engagement, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

o  Serve as a champion of our company culture including building and supporting a people-first culture throughout all interactions

o  Support employee engagement initiatives including engagement surveys and being a champion of the company culture; Collaborate with office management staff with regards to in-office events

o  Support initiatives to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, championing equity through policies, programs, and training that attract, retain, and support a diverse workforce while ensuring fairness and equality in all HR practices

Learning & Development (L&D)

o  Maintain learning management system (LMS) including assigning and tracking compliance training completion  

o  Support the creation of, as well as facilitate, employee and manager training programs to support employees in their ongoing development, including new hire orientation and lunch and learns

Compliance and Reporting

o  Utilize HR data and compile reports

o  Maintain compliance with federal and multi-state employment laws through workforce policies and compliance initiatives including Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1, I-9, etc., while ensuring policies and programs enhance operational efficiency and are fair and equitable

Additional responsibilities, as assigned

Key Capabilities:

·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·      Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to connect quickly with others and build trust; Ability to successfully provide HR guidance to people managers

·      Coaching mentality with the passion and ability to train and develop team members; Comfort speaking in front of groups of employees

·      Strong comfort in change management with the ability to question the status quo and be adaptable

·      Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals with a mature, tactful, and flexible approach

·      Excellent problem solving and decision-making utilizing sound independent judgement and discretion

·      Discretion and ability to handle and maintain highly sensitive information with confidentiality

·      Ability to explain complex concepts and leverage data

·      Strong sense of urgency with a bias for action and meeting competing deadlines

·      Highly responsive to colleagues and clients via appropriate communication channels including: email, meetings, calls, and in person

·      Preference and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

·      Possess a “no job too small” mindset towards work

Experience/Education Requirements:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification, preferred

·      Minimum of 5+ years of progressive human resources experience including: performance management, employee relations, multi-state and federal employment law compliance, DEI, and training

·      Up-to-date knowledge of employment practices, federal and multi-state employment laws, and general knowledge of full spectrum human resources best practices; In depth knowledge of Louisiana employment laws is required

·      Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Excel and PowerPoint, or equivalent

·      Strong understanding of professional services and environmental consulting industry and relevant HR best practices

·      Experience with integration and implementation of HR processes post-acquisition, preferred