HR Business Partner

River Bank•La Crosse, WI

31d

About The Position

The HR Business Partner is responsible for executing Human Resources (HR) strategies supporting the overall business and strategic direction of the organization. The role will specialize in the areas of employee relations and engagement, performance management, change management, training and development, talent management, onboarding, compensation, and compliance. This position also assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, and will consider equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of.
5 years experience in a similar role.
Knowledge in human resource management and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Proven ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

HR certification i.e. SHRM/PHR.
Skills in building strong working relationships with coworkers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
Ability to analyze data and trends.

Responsibilities

Coach and mentor managers and employees in consistent and effective use of HR tools, policies, programs, and concepts.
Promote a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that encourages collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous growth.
Collaborate with leaders on talent management and administering full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
Assist with succession health in identifying, developing, and retention of each department’s workforce, ensuring a pipeline for future growth.
Manage employee relations including all employment policies, disciplinary actions, and performance management; ensuring compliance with all HR related regulatory requirements as well as state and federal laws.
Monitor employee climate to identify trends and coach managers on identifying issues and implementing corrective actions, while also identifying opportunities to increase engagement.
Administer exit surveys and interviews as needed.
Collect, evaluate, and interpret HR data to report on key metrics that support ongoing workforce improvement initiatives.
Oversee HRIS operations ensuring system effectiveness and alignment with organizational needs.
Support timecard approvals for payroll processing.
Perform competitive market analysis to remain informed of industry trends and competitor activities.
Administer FMLA and maintain appropriate paperwork.
Intake unemployment claims and submit any necessary paperwork.
Compliance reporting, including EEO-1 and Vets 100.
Maintain accurate and organized employee records and ensure compliance with all HR record retention requirements.
Ensure the confidentiality of all company records and information.
Keep abreast of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Assist with other duties and projects as assigned by manager.