HR Business Partner

Description

The Human Resources Business Partner provides support to management and employees for all day-to-day HR-related needs within assigned division/area and in support of the company mission, values, culture, and objectives.  The HR Business Partner establishes partnerships and serves as an advisor to management in support of their workforce needs of developing, coaching, and mentoring employees; resolving employee relations issues; and providing employee discipline and termination guidance as necessary 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Provides day-to-day guidance to management regarding employee performance management, coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.  
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations with supporting documentation. 
• Provides guidance and input on employee promotions and transfers, area/department restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.  
• Assists management and employees with identifying training needs and opportunities. Follows-up to ensure training objectives were met and if further development is needed. 
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.  
• May assist with developing and delivering training of HR policies and procedures. 
• May assist with answering day-to-day benefits, payroll, and time and labor reporting questions posed by management and employees. 
• Participates in regular meetings with management and employees to provide updates on HR initiatives such as performance management, recruitment activities, benefit programs, policies and procedures, learning and development programs, legal updates, and related. 
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.  
• Maintains metrics and analyzes trends related to role responsibilities and in support of HR team objectives. 
• Will establish personal goals and participate in developing HR team goals, strategies, programs, and policies and procedures. 
• Assist with supporting company-wide hiring objectives through managing requisitions, advertising and posting positions, interviewing, conducting background check/MVR/drug screening, and completing related new employee paperwork.   
• Will have other projects and tasks assigned that are important to the overall objectives of the HR team. 

Leadership Responsibilities: 

• While this role does not include direct supervisory responsibilities, the HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor, coach, and mentor to leaders across the organization. We act as a collaborative ally, working closely with management to support team development, guide effective people strategies, and offer practical support in navigating employee-related matters.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years job related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including performance management, salary administration, benefits administration, recruitment, discipline, and federal and state employment laws. HR Certification helpful. 

Travel and Driving Requirements:

• This position requires regular travel to company locations, at least one day per week, with additional travel as needed based on business needs.
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the safe operation of a motor vehicle to perform essential job functions.
• The employee must meet the qualifications outlined in the company’s motor vehicle safety policy. Failure to meet these qualifications could result in removal from the position.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. 
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.