HR Business Partner

Harbor

14d•Remote

About The Position

Harbor is seeking an HR Business Partner to serve as a relationship manager for Harbor employees, managers, and leaders, providing holistic HR support to assigned business units. The role translates business priorities into practices that influence employee engagement and performance, using data to help leaders address concerns and improve performance, retention, engagement, and employee experience. The HR Business Partner reports to the Vice President of Talent and works remotely during EST/CST hours from Canada or the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Human Resources Management.
At least 5 years of experience in an HR Business Partner position.
Experience in a fast-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
Demonstrated sound judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business.
Experience managing complex employee relations situations.
Ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
Prior experience supporting the execution of organization-wide HR programs.
Excellent teamwork, judgment, relationship-building, trust-building, influence, written and verbal communication, business acumen, consulting, and conflict-management skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Resourcefulness, initiative, and ability to develop creative solutions.
Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

SHRM certification.
Global HR experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with employees and leaders on ongoing company-wide Talent initiatives, including employee policies and global handbooks, learning and development, training, employee engagement and eNPS surveys, compensation reviews, and performance management.
Oversee Talent and employee lifecycle processes for assigned business units, including onboarding, offboarding, exit interviews, and promotions.
Coach and guide managers and leaders on employee relations, team performance, and individual performance management.
Understand business goals and recommend approaches and ideas for developing Talent initiatives aligned with those goals.
Assess team and manager development needs, recommend solutions, and implement appropriate interventions.
Build strategic relationships with leaders and provide support on HR matters, including complex people issues.
Engage regularly with leaders to exchange ideas and share updates on Talent initiatives.
Support employees’ career fulfilment and progression.
Encourage positive morale as a cultural steward.
Stay informed about industry trends and regulations.
Work with third-party subject matter experts as needed, including external employment counsel.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by management.