HR Business Partner

Agrace • Madison, WI

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resource Business Partner provides professional-level support to assigned teams in employee relations, manager coaching, recruitment, accommodations, investigations, and performance management. The role assesses and anticipates human resource needs and consults with management on related issues. It communicates needs proactively within HR and management, assists with organizational change, develops integrated solutions, and partners across the HR function to deliver services that support Agrace’s strategic objectives.

The position supports operations by interpreting and administering HR policies and applicable laws, advising managers and employees, helping improve workplace relationships and engagement, supporting recruitment and training, and addressing leave, accommodation, and return-to-work matters. It also partners strategically on job descriptions and wage evaluations, diversity and inclusion, talent management, workforce recruitment and retention, and annual HR projects. The role assists with employee relations matters and investigations, including performance concerns, conflicts, harassment, and discrimination complaints.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., based in Madison, Wisconsin. The employee must be able to work at various Agrace locations.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Experience using industry-specific software.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and work effectively and cooperatively with a wide variety of audiences.
• Experience championing HR strategies, policies, and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible with time and tasks to meet organizational needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property.
• Ability to work at various Agrace locations.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautions.

Nice To Haves

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, communicate, and administer human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations; seek guidance and collaborate with legal counsel as appropriate.
• Advise managers on staffing, policies and procedures, onboarding and training, engagement, and staff development initiatives.
• Work with managers and employees to improve work relationships, morale, productivity, engagement, and retention.
• Coordinate with leadership and departments to communicate organizational values, culture, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements affecting employee management, assess their operational impact, and recommend policy or procedural improvements.
• Act as a liaison for employee questions, leaves of absence, ADA needs, and return-to-work issues.
• Support recruitment and hiring processes.
• Assist with developing and facilitating supervisory training programs.
• Document processes, cross-train, and update HR or other departments on relevant subject areas.
• Study and analyze positions and assist management with developing and maintaining standardized job descriptions.
• Assist in evaluating jobs and wages using established systems.
• Promote strategies that enhance diversity and support equal employment opportunity policies and programs.
• Support HR interventions and initiatives involving employee wellness, equity and inclusion, talent management, or other employee-related matters.
• Partner with leadership and Talent Acquisition to develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.
• Initiate, lead, manage, and complete annual HR projects.
• Assist in resolving employee relations issues, including performance management, interpersonal conflicts, harassment, and discrimination complaints.
• Coach managers on disciplinary actions, terminations, evaluations, career development, conflict management, and change management.
• Collaborate with managers on performance evaluation processes and timely completion and implementation of performance plans when appropriate.
• Participate in effective, thorough, and objective investigations and assist with responses to EEO, unemployment, and workers’ compensation hearings or inquiries.
• Participate in internal work groups, meetings, and committees related to the position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Free parking or mileage reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees hired for 28 or more hours per week (0.7 FTE or greater).
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development.

What This Job Offers

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