HR Business Partner

UNITED PETROLEUM TRANSPORTS INC•Oklahoma City, OK

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Business Partner aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The role builds partnerships across HR to deliver value-added services that reflect organizational objectives and maintains business literacy about the unit’s financial position, plans, culture, and competition. The HRBP consults with business leaders on strategy and required HR capabilities; provides HR communication, consultation, and training; supports employee relations, morale, productivity, and retention; administers regional leaves of absence and related short- and long-term disability claims; and manages talent and HR processes through the HRIS. The position also supports compliance with employment laws and company policies, investigates employee concerns, advises managers, assists employees with HR-related topics, and conducts weekly new-employee orientation virtually and/or in person. Other duties may be assigned by the Human Resources Director.

Requirements

At least 5 years of recent human resources and/or benefits experience in progressively more complex HR roles.
Good working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and applicable federal and state employment laws.
Advanced HRIS experience.
Leadership and change-management skills to promote HR as a business partner and implement HR initiatives and solutions.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of individuals, including operations.
Ability to assess situations and make decisions aligned with company objectives and state or federal legislation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Self-starter with detail-oriented work habits.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Dependability demonstrated through good attendance, punctuality, and adherence to timelines and schedules.
Ability to respond productively to change and handle essential tasks as assigned.
Resourcefulness and initiative in developing and completing projects.
Willingness and ability to continue professional development.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including prolonged sitting, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, visual activity, and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
Experience with PAYCOM HRIS.

Responsibilities

Consult with assigned business leaders to understand business strategy and drivers and identify the HR capabilities needed to achieve operational and strategic priorities.
Provide communication, consultation, and training on HR subjects, including employment law, employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, harassment, performance management, workplace skills, communication, diversity, and ethics.
Work with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Administer regional leaves of absence, including initiating short-term and long-term disability claims.
Administer talent management, talent acquisition, onboarding, document and task management, position management, and unemployment benefits through the HRIS.
Participate in evaluating and monitoring training programs and follow up to ensure training objectives are met.
Partner with managers to meet business objectives in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and filing requirements affecting employee rights.
Ensure consistent interpretation and administration of company policies, procedures, practices, and principles relating to employee relations and risk management; counsel management and recommend approaches to resolve problems.
Review and investigate employee-relations issues, including harassment allegations, work complaints, and other employee concerns, and propose remedies.
Support employees on HR topics such as employee relations, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and payroll, and liaise with insurance carriers or third-party administrators.
Conduct weekly new-employee orientation virtually and/or in person.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Director.