Business Partner, Human Resources

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•Conducts regular meetings with respective managers within each functional team where support is required.

•Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the VP, Human Resources to develop solutions, programs, and policies.

•Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.

•Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with legal resources as needed/required.

•Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).

•Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

•Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

•Provides guidance and input on team restructures, workforce planning and succession planning. Identifies training needs for teams and individual coaching needs.

•Identifies and incorporates best practices and lessons learned into program plans

•Consults with management on performance, organizational and leadership matters providing HR guidance when appropriate.

•Conducts needs assessments to determine measures required to enhance employee job performance and overall company performance.

•Implements Talent Management process including talent assessment and succession planning.

•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.

Education and/or Experience

•Bachelor's Degree

•SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment

•Minimum of 3 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.

•Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

•Must be comfortable working in ambiguous and/or stressful situations.

•Must be self-motivated and know when to seek guidance; detail-orientation is a must.

•Flexibility, ability to change priorities quickly, and capacity to handle multiple tasks.

•Effective collaborator with proven process improvement skills.

•Exceptional organization and time management skills, communication, and interpersonal skills.

•Ability to work as part of a geographically dispersed team and independently.

•Keep up to date on technology trends, developments & best practices.

•Ability to communicate effectively to both technical & non-technical audiences.

•Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

•Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills are a must for this position

•Detail oriented with an emphasis placed on accuracy

•Ability to adapt to change, develop and train and/or learn new processes

•Well-organized; able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

•Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.

Language Skills

Proficiency in a second language preferred but not required - Spanish or French.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.

Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.

Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Other Skills:

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.