Human Resources Business Partner

Employer Services Corporation•Amherst, NY

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our growth continues to create exciting possibilities for the future. While we do not currently have an open HR Business Partner position, we are interested in connecting with talented professionals at all career stages, from recent college graduates to experienced HR professionals, for potential opportunities that may arise as our organization continues to grow. ESC is a growing HR outsourcing & employment administration company, headquartered in Amherst, which administers payroll, benefits, and human resources consulting services for our clients. We are a people-centric organization with a focus on culture. We work smart and have fun in a team-oriented environment, working together to provide HR, payroll, benefits, and HRIS services to businesses of all sizes and types. This role combines hands-on support for local clients in the areas of employee relations, compliance, and training and development, with strategic project work for both local and out-of-state clients as needed. Strategic projects may include initiatives such as succession planning and compensation analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field or a Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience or fifteen (15) years of proven experience in an HR management role without advanced schooling.
Generalist background with broad knowledge of employment labor law, recruiting, interviewing, selection, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, and training and development.
Highly effective communication skills.
The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment.
The capability to exercise independent judgment while problem solving.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SPHR preferred (HCRI or SHRM).

Responsibilities

Offers human resources support and assistance to all clients and ESC staff members in all areas of Human Resources through phone calls, e-mail, and on-site visits.
Acts as a business partner to build trusted advisor relationships and loyalty with all levels of management and staff with clients.
An ability to handle multiple strategic level projects, for clients, to support and further their business objectives.
Manages employee relations issues and conducts investigations in support of corporate ethics and values and in accordance with labor laws.
Resource for labor law compliance information for clients.
Responsible for investigating and responding to DOL, EEOC, and Division of Human Rights claims and audits.
Develops and facilitates management and employee soft skill training programs that address client needs.
Keeps up to date on changing employment laws.
Assists other departments of ESC when needed, including benefits and payroll.
Acts as a change agent, providing expert advice as a partner in successfully managing continuous improvement.
Must be open to periodic travel across the country to client locations in other states, as required for projects.