Human Resource Business Partner

Detroit Transportation Corporation•Detroit, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Human Resource Director, the Human Resource Business Partner supports the development and execution of organizational policies, employee programs, and workforce initiatives that align with DTC’s strategic goals. This role serves as an advisor to management by providing human resources guidance. The Human Resource Business Partner leads compensation and benefits administration and supports employment and employee relations processes, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, discipline, and FMLA administration, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field
10 years of human resources experience
Combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum requirements
Maintain the high confidential nature of human resource work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances and policies
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines, including compensation practices, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
Must pass a background check
Must pass complete physical examination and drug screen
Must have a driver’s record compliant to ‘DTC Driving Policy’
Must be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations: Walk, stand, sit, speak, hear and use of manual dexterity
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Lift and carry up to 15lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience within the public sector, preferred
Experience using Paycor, preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and deployment of various policies and procedures
Acts as a change agent for human resources requiring strategic operational and organizational assessments
Provides management with information on assessment findings
Assists in the review and deployment of benefits to ensure competitiveness and cost control
Responsible and administers the FMLA process
Responsible and administers the disciplinary process
Leads the employment efforts
Completes Interview Activity Records (IARs)
Consults with management to provide human resources guidance as needed
Develops offer letters for external candidates and internal promotions
Provides input and assists with business unit restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning
Assists in the performance review process with on-going measurements for corporate development
Assists with job function analysis, job description update, and development of job classification structure
Assists in the development of wage and compensation program through job analysis and market benchmarking to ensure competitiveness
Maintains information in the HRIS system
Assists in the administration of benefits processing, new hire orientation, exit interviews, personnel file maintenance, government compliance requirements and other HR functions as necessary
Actively solicits feedback from colleagues and supervisor on opportunities for growth and development
Retrieves files and documents from the designated HR folders and drives on the company network.
May utilize approved external programs essential to the HR department's regular operations
Incorporates safety into all aspects of job functions
Must work within established methods, practices, procedures, policies of the DTC and federal or state laws
Performs other duties as assigned