Human Resources Business Partner

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC•Nashville, TN

25d

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner works alongside department and division leaders to ensure their teams are staffed, supported, and positioned to grow. The role combines hands-on HR support with strategic partnership, applying business knowledge to anticipate leaders’ needs and provide practical solutions in employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, compensation, retention, and development. The HR Business Partner serves as the first point of contact for the departments or region assigned to them. They build relationships with leaders and employees, learn how their teams operate, and take a consultative approach to people-related questions. The role also partners with the HR leadership team on the Talent Management team’s annual strategic initiatives and helps lead at least one project tied to those priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resource Management or a related field.
10 years of work experience in Human Resources, including 2 to 4 years in a similar HR Business Partner role.
Working knowledge of HR practices, policies, and procedures, including compensation, employee relations, and talent management.
Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
Subject matter expertise in at least one talent management area.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships.
Strong problem-solving and listening skills, with a customer service mindset.
Ability to multitask, meet established deadlines, and achieve desired results.
Service-minded approach and passion for supporting people.
Consultative approach, curiosity, and understanding of the business and leaders’ needs.
Practical problem-solving skills, including handling sensitive employee issues and restructuring questions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain organized and reliable.

Responsibilities

Partner with the HR leadership team to execute Talent Management strategic initiatives and help lead at least one project tied to annual priorities.
Develop and strengthen relationships with department and division leaders and employees in assigned departments or region.
Build working knowledge of the business, anticipate and assess team needs, and offer creative HR solutions, particularly related to people strategy.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations issues in assigned departments or region.
Guide managers on promotions, performance management, and talent development, including preparation for performance reviews.
Monitor employee engagement, analyze employee exit trends and metrics, and recommend ways to improve retention.
Conduct exit interviews and discuss observed trends with the HRBP team.
Help managers implement people strategy, including department or division restructuring and succession planning.
Facilitate talent reviews for assigned teams, align the process with company growth, and follow up with managers on action items.
Identify training needs and serve as a liaison between assigned departments and the Learning and Development team.
Advise and coach leaders on engaging, leading, and developing their teams.
Partner with department leadership to review or create title matrices that clarify employee growth paths.
Identify recruiting needs and help managers develop hiring timelines through people forecasting.