Human Resources Business Partner I

Busey Bank • Champaign, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner partners with designated division(s)/line(s) of business and HR teams to support alignment with The Busey Way and the Associate Handbook, policies and procedures. The level I business partner provides foundational support to the HR Business Partner team by delivering data driven insights and managing routine associate relations matters and processes. This position plays a critical role in executing recurring HR processes, identifying trends through analysis, and ensuring a consistent associate experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Effective oral and written communication skills
• Customer service and relationship-building skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Working knowledge of HR practices and applicable employment laws and policies
• Ability to: Maintain confidentiality of employee information
• Analyze issues and support problem resolution using established guidelines
• Exercise sound judgment with appropriate guidance
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Requires 1-2 years of experience as an HR Generalist, HRBP, or similar role in a service-oriented environment; banking experience preferred
• Experience with HR data analysis and HRIS systems (Workday preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Busey managers, serving as first point of contact to inquiries made via the shared performance management email inbox.
• Support associate policy and procedural questions, referring them to the subject matter expert when necessary.
• Support and/or schedule meetings with HRBP and respective business units that build strong partnerships across.
• Handle routine associate relations incidents, conflict management, progressive discipline, development and coaching needs, separation process, compensation and organizational development; escalate more complex issues when necessary.
• Provide business unit onboarding support for new Busey managers when necessary.
• Collect, analyze, and report on routine associate metrics such as Onboarding/Exit Survey Data, Engagement Survey Data, Performance cycle/trends, Position Management.
• Generate routine reports and dashboards to support independent action and/or inform HRBP decision-making or discussions.
• Identify patterns and trends, providing actionable insights to the HRBP team and/or managers
• Manage Routine Functions Associated with Company-wide HRBP Initiatives + Communication including but not limited to: Gallup Engagement Survey Talent Roundtables/9 Grid Performance and Potential Assessments Job Description System/Content Management + Content sync into HRIS Flexible Work Arrangements
• Follow established performance management protocol related to routine verifications/audit findings.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• profit sharing
• employee stock purchase plan
• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life insurance
• long-term disability
• supplemental voluntary life insurance
• short-term disability
• wellness incentives
• employee assistance program
• pre-tax health savings accounts
• flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

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