HR Advisor

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.•Lombard, IL

About The Position

The HR Advisor is responsible for supporting employee relations across the assigned Goodwill areas of responsibility. Delivers human resources programs and services that support business goals, and provide human resources counsel and support. Implements strategies to achieve the goals for the organization and provides human resources business support. Implements, revises, and sustains policies, procedures and programs. Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 3 - 12 months.

Requirements

Two years of college education or experience equivalency, and a minimum of 3 years' experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
Knowledge of federal and state legislation which affect employees in the work place, including affirmative action guidelines.

Responsibilities

Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments.
May serve as a team member or subject matter expert on formal projects or within the department.
Effectively engages in change affecting her/him, communicating appropriately with supervisor.
Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change.
Solves problems of moderate to advanced complexity; able to identify root cause, interpret data and resolve issues.
Understands and applies professional principles and skills within area of specialization to modify processes to resolve situations.
Champions Goodwill's community engagement initiatives and serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community.
Ensure compliance with Goodwill's human resources policies and procedures.
Advises managers on employee compliance with department and business unit policies and procedures.
Provide subject matter expertise, and knowledge of relevant employment law, to resolve human resources issues.
Promptly respond to, investigate, resolve and document employee relations issues.
Provide business unit specific information to functional experts to guide the design, development and delivery of human resources policies and programs.
Initiate and/or support projects, programs, processes and practices in employee relations and other human resources subdisciplines.
Provide consultation and support to managers and employees.
Drive and support change, including the strategic human resources direction.
Actively participate in, and contribute to, human resources projects and action planning.
Support organization initiatives by partnering with organization management and human resources staff to leverage talent across Goodwill.
Partner with business unit leaders in developing tactical strategies to advance talent strategies.
Maintain regular communication with Human Resource Business Partners (HRBP) about trends or singular events of relevance to that HRBP.
Partner with the HRBP to identify opportunities to retain talent, reduce avoidable turnover and cultivate healthy everyday workplace culture.
Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.