People Strategist

Elements Financial•Indianapolis, IN

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join our transformative People & Purpose team; but first, here is a little bit about Elements Financial: WE MAKE MONDAYS MORE ENJOYABLE. There are many ways to describe the Elements culture: fun, meaningful, supportive, and full of opportunities. See here for more information - https://www.elements.org/careers/our_culture/ [https://www.elements.org/careers/our_culture/] Today we serve the employees of 150+ organizations around the U.S. We currently rank among the top 3% of credit unions nationally with 100,000+ members. We have the resources, staff, and expertise to support our members with unparalleled service and leading-edge technology. Now let's get into this exciting role! This is a hybrid role that requires some on-site work (inside our Indianapolis, Indiana office). In addition to the on-site duties, there are additional responsibilities that can be completed outside of the office, resulting in this being a hybrid role. Elements Financial is a Best Place to Work because our employees are empowered to Be the Expert, Live the Purpose, and Grow the Business. Our Purpose is to Empower Members to Achieve Financial Success. This role supports the organization by aligning people with business goals, fostering a positive employee experience, and driving initiatives in talent engagement, performance management, and workforce planning. The People Strategist collaborates closely with leaders, employees, and others on the People team to ensure consistent application of policies and practices while promoting a culture of trust, inclusion, and growth. You will learn how to be the expert to best serve our members: Serve as the primary People & Purpose Team contact for assigned departments. Collaborate with department leaders to align people strategies with business goals. Support organizational design, workforce planning, and change management. Coach managers and provide feedback regarding managerial responsibilities, growth, and development opportunities for their teams and/or employees. Partner with Talent Development to support onboarding, retention, learning and development and all culture-building initiatives. You will make a difference as you live out our purpose: Support managers with best practices for leadership, feedback, and team dynamics. Handle sensitive employee relations issues with discretion and fairness. Identify engagement trends and recommend solutions to improve employee experience. Support talent planning, development and career pathing efforts. Use HR metrics to inform decisions and identify trends (e.g., turnover, engagement, performance). Collaborate with HR Operations on reporting, compliance, and system improvements. You will help grow the business: Partner with People & Purpose Team to oversee system and process for goal planning, talent evaluation, and performance management. Work with People Operations Manager on complex personnel situations and escalated employee relation issues. Champion People & Purpose initiatives and ensure consistent application of policies and practices. Foster cross-functional collaboration to support organizational goals. You will continue to grow professionally: Continue to develop knowledge of industry best practices, products and professional growth especially pertaining to benefits, executive benefits, and compensation. Participate in appropriate learning opportunities to maintain expertise. Actively pursue advanced level courses or webinars to enhance knowledge and expertise. Maintain knowledge of learning and development as well as Human Resources trends, concepts and practices. Consistently share new ideas and best practices. Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with credit union HR Peer Group and other professional organizations to seek out best practices for potential implementation. Provide exceptional service to internal and external members. Contribute to additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 3-5 years of relevant HR experience.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of personnel work, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities, with strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
Ability to leverage skills, knowledge, and experience to invest in our community.
Ability to foster an inclusive environment that promotes belonging.
A focus on respect and excellent service to both external and internal (team) members.
A proven track record of integrity with a demonstrated ability to build trust.
Solid understanding of employment and benefit laws, HR best practices and organizational development.
Demonstrate a proficient use of technology tools and possess knowledge of multiple system navigation skills.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SPHR certification a plus, will be pursued upon hire.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary People & Purpose Team contact for assigned departments.
Collaborate with department leaders to align people strategies with business goals.
Support organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
Coach managers and provide feedback regarding managerial responsibilities, growth, and development opportunities for their teams and/or employees.
Partner with Talent Development to support onboarding, retention, learning and development and all culture-building initiatives.
Support managers with best practices for leadership, feedback, and team dynamics.
Handle sensitive employee relations issues with discretion and fairness.
Identify engagement trends and recommend solutions to improve employee experience.
Support talent planning, development and career pathing efforts.
Use HR metrics to inform decisions and identify trends (e.g., turnover, engagement, performance).
Collaborate with HR Operations on reporting, compliance, and system improvements.
Partner with People & Purpose Team to oversee system and process for goal planning, talent evaluation, and performance management.
Work with People Operations Manager on complex personnel situations and escalated employee relation issues.
Champion People & Purpose initiatives and ensure consistent application of policies and practices.
Foster cross-functional collaboration to support organizational goals.
Continue to develop knowledge of industry best practices, products and professional growth especially pertaining to benefits, executive benefits, and compensation.
Participate in appropriate learning opportunities to maintain expertise. Actively pursue advanced level courses or webinars to enhance knowledge and expertise.
Maintain knowledge of learning and development as well as Human Resources trends, concepts and practices. Consistently share new ideas and best practices.
Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with credit union HR Peer Group and other professional organizations to seek out best practices for potential implementation.
Provide exceptional service to internal and external members.
Contribute to additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational goals.