HR Business Partner

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The HR Business Partner partners with functional leaders to develop and implement HR solutions that support strategic goals and provides comprehensive HR generalist support to colleagues. The role serves as a primary consultant to leaders, offering direction and counsel on HR issues and services while ensuring consistency and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The position handles colleague relations, advises managers and supervisors, supports workforce and succession planning, and contributes to HR policies, practices, and procedures. It also coordinates with departments such as payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation, and communications; communicates HR policies and initiatives; supports performance management and immigration matters; responds to unemployment requests and represents the company at hearings; and assists with events and programs as directed. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity in HR matters. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, and the position involves exposure to colleague confrontations. The job description notes that responsibilities may change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
At least five years of experience as a human resources generalist or business partner.
At least three years of employee relations experience consulting with senior management.
Experience and knowledge in both functional and strategic aspects of Human Resources in at least two of these areas: organizational design, reward and recognition, leadership development, and workforce planning.
Ability to anticipate and respond quickly and creatively to changing and sometimes competing priorities.
Ability to identify and resolve potential or existing problems, implement change, identify training needs, and address other HR-related issues.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate information one-on-one and to groups.
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal labor and EEO laws.
Proficiency with software applications such as Microsoft Suite.
Ability to work in a busy environment with frequent interactions with people of varied ages, personalities, cultures, and educational backgrounds.
Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and a reliable vehicle to complete responsibilities as required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Human Resources.
Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification.

Responsibilities

Handle colleague relations issues and recommend resolutions or ways to improve morale.
Monitor, audit, and investigate HR matters and regulations, including sexual harassment, discrimination, ADA, FMLA, Wage and Hour, EEOC, and DOL matters.
Provide individual coaching to colleagues at all organizational levels regarding performance, misconduct, and policy violations.
Partner with leaders on workforce and succession plans.
Develop and revise policies, practices, and procedures as needed.
Act as a liaison between departments, including payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation, and communications.
Teach classes as needed and directed by the VP of Human Resources.
Communicate HR policies, procedures, and initiatives to colleagues.
Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity regarding HR matters and information.
Advise and counsel managers and supervisors regarding practices, policies, and employment law.
Create reports as necessary.
Respond promptly to unemployment-related requests and represent the company at unemployment hearings.
Monitor the performance management process to ensure compliance.
Facilitate immigration matters.
Assist with and plan events and programs as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.