Human Resource Business Partner

Equifax • Clayton, MO

26d • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Business Partner collaborates with business leaders to align talent programs with enterprise goals across a matrixed organization and supports execution of the people strategy for an assigned business vertical. The role partners with leaders and teams on performance, learning and development, organizational design, employee relations, and workforce planning. It reports to the VP, HR and is based in Equifax’s St. Louis, Clayton, Missouri office. The schedule includes in-office collaboration Monday through Thursday and remote flexibility on Friday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline, or equivalent related experience.
• At least 5 years of experience as a consultative HR Business Partner.
• Strong working knowledge of supporting matrixed organizations.
• Experience with compensation planning, organizational design, employee relations, employee development, performance management, and general employment laws.
• Ability to understand, manage, and execute complex issues and competing deadlines while communicating effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence positively and manage conflict with approachability, tact, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Ability to develop, attract, and assess talent.
• Ability to identify and anticipate client needs and make practical implementation recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree.
• SHRM certification, PHR, or SPHR.
• Experience with Google Workspace tools.
• Experience with Workday.
• Experience supporting sales organizations or sales compensation/incentive plans.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align HR strategy with business strategy.
• Coach and advise managers on organizational design, development planning, workforce planning, performance management, and related topics.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on open requisitions and hiring strategies to meet business growth goals.
• Manage strategic workforce planning, headcount tracking, annual talent review, succession, and compensation planning processes; project-manage activities and facilitate calibration meetings.
• Advise on performance management and performance improvement plans, maintain talent pipelines for key roles, and develop retention strategies for high-potential talent.
• Identify skill gaps and training opportunities, and support career development and learning initiatives.
• Proactively identify and address issues while adhering to processes and maintaining execution focus.
• Work with HR Centers of Excellence to evaluate roles and positions and determine appropriate band, grade, and compensation components.
• Promote an inclusive work environment and engage in initiatives to improve employee morale, culture, and retention.
• Collaborate across cultures with global HR teams to align HR strategies and initiatives.
• Analyze data, metrics, and trends to develop targeted solutions to organizational and business challenges.
• Resolve employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Participate in special projects within the business and across the HR function as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Organizational growth potential through an online learning platform with guided career tracks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level