Human Resources Business Partner

HNTB Corporation•Nashville, TN

19d

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner supports one or more offices and provides guidance to the business across HR areas that may include talent management, employee relations, benefits, compensation, and HR data analytics and reporting. This role is the primary HR contact for business unit leaders and employees, advising on policies, procedures, and best practices to support business performance. The position partners with leaders and HR departments to deliver HR services and programs, address organizational and talent needs, and use data to identify trends and opportunities. Travel of up to 30% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a relevant field.
Five years of relevant human resources experience.
In-depth knowledge of the HR function and HNTB processes.
Ability to understand business operations, revenue generation, and how work gets done within HNTB.
Ability to react quickly to solve problems and execute day-to-day HR activities.
Ability to partner with leaders on organizational changes and communication plans.
Ability to understand future talent needs, including staffing plans.
Ability to interpret basic data visualizations, make comparisons, and draw conclusions.
Ability to identify and deliver data relevant to stakeholder priorities.
Ability to recognize patterns and trends and recommend adjustments to plans.
Ability to ask probing questions and identify symptoms and root causes of problems.
Ability to report and manage risks identified through internal operations or the external market.
Understanding of how work is distributed within HR, including between Centers of Excellence and HR Business Partners, and ability to use and support Centers of Excellence.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Five years of HR Business Partner experience consulting with leaders on strategy and program administration.
SHRM or HRCI certifications.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to understand their needs and align HR strategies and solutions with business goals.
Develop working relationships and business partnerships in designated offices and throughout the company.
Provide guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
Partner with HR departments to implement, administer, educate, and deliver HR services, programs, training, and policies or practices.
Guide managers on performance management and coaching.
Manage employee relations, including investigations and fair, timely conflict resolution.
Support workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development.
Work with office leadership to identify employee development and training needs and create and implement plans to address them.
Analyze compensation with the business and provide guidance on external competitiveness and internal equity.
Ensure compliance with HR-related legal requirements, including labor laws and regulations.
Analyze HR data and metrics, evaluate data regularly, and provide analytics to assigned groups.
Conduct exit interviews, analyze turnover trends, and work with leadership on engagement and retention strategies.
Participate in the development and implementation of HR programs and initiatives.
Provide regular status updates to HR leadership on progress and impact on business units.
Perform other duties as assigned.