Employee Relations Business Partner

Hanger, Inc. • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Employee Relations Business Partner will provide standardized, timely support for managers and employees to optimize employee performance and ensure equal employment opportunities are provided in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This role will lead efforts to address employee performance deficiencies, conduct investigations and promote best practices for compliance with applicable employment law and policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, General Business, Management, or related course of study is required.
• Five (5) years’ relevant HR experience.
• Must be available for occasional travel as needed
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Must demonstrate effective PC skills in common software applications, and more advanced skills in Power Point and Excel (create presentations, spread sheets, pivot tables, charts, graphs, etc.)
• Ability to organize, multi-task & prioritize, while keeping a focus on short- and long-term objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict time constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to create/facilitate presentations, offer compelling business cases, and exert influence with business leaders.
• Quickly build relationships and gain the respect of management, employees, and HR colleagues; effectively interacting with all levels of employees within a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong collaborator; able to partner with appropriate leaders and HR colleagues dispersed across the country.
• Strong working knowledge of local/state/federal employment law as well as Company HR policy.
• Act with integrity at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
• Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
• Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
• Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
• Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
• Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Conducting investigations and recommending remediation actions for allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation
• Assisting management with performance improvement actions including progressive discipline and performance improvement plans
• Assisting / guiding management on policy interpretation, laws, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide reporting on key metrics including attrition and ER activity. Will also conduct exit interviews.
• Partnering with managers to lead / implement compliance initiatives, and other best practice activities.
• Demonstrating the ability to run reports and tie HR metrics to business and financial objectives and recommending solutions to help the business achieve its goals.
• Demonstrating knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Exhibiting strong oral and written communication skills; customer centric and results driven.
• Demonstrating excellent time management skills and following through on all commitments.
• Demonstrating strong analytical, interpersonal skills with the ability to problem solve and think creatively to thrive in a fast-paced environment, while simultaneously managing multiple priorities.
• Supporting other initiatives as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level