HR Business Partner

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

·       Understands the organization’s mission, products/services and customers as to achieve strategic functional and operational HR alignment. Contributes to the development and success of the organization’s objectives and strategies.

·       Ensures management is aware of Company policies and guidelines, as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations when making decisions that that impact team members.

·       Works closely with management to ensure compliance with applicable labor laws or regulations.

·       Completes personnel transactions, such as hires, promotions, terminations, etc. and maintains associated records.

·       Provides counsel to management and oversees the handling of investigations, performance management, progressive discipline, involuntary terminations and exit interviews.

·       Facilitates problem solving and conflict resolution for a wide variety of issues.  Recommends and implements solutions to achieve fair and equitable results.

·       Conducts various analyses to establish and implement human resources strategies that achieve desired outcomes.

·       Coordinates closely with HR counterparts on a company-wide basis to ensure consistency and continuity in human resources programs and processes.

·       Consults with managers to review compensation recommendations and identifies potential problems. 

·       May be involved in negotiating collective bargaining agreements and/or contract administration.

·       Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Accountability - Demonstrates an understanding of the link between one’s own job responsibilities and overall organizational goals and needs, and performs one’s job with the broader goals in mind. Takes personal ownership in organization’s success.

Interpersonal Relationships - Demonstrates appropriate and professional behavior at all times. Uses a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others. Models and exercises sound judgment regarding personal conduct.

Decision Making - Makes good decisions using a combination of analysis, knowledge, experience, and judgment.  Analyzes and distinguishes core problems by looking at the symptoms. 

Flexibility – Demonstrates a strong ability to be flexible and adaptable to constant change.

Education/Experience Requirements

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field, or equivalent, relevant experience.

·       2-4 years of HR Generalist experience preferred.    

·       HR professional certification preferred.

·       Possesses an understanding of change management practices, as well as strategies utilized to reduce risk in an organization.

·       Experience handling employee relations issues and making sound judgment decisions in this area.

·       Strong problem analysis/solving, organization and time management skills.

·       Strong verbal and written communications/facilitation skills.

·       Ability to work in teaming/collaborative environment.

·       Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, SharePoint, and HR related software.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.