People Team Business Partner - Fort Knox

PCSI - Professional Contract Services, Inc • Fort Knox, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PCSI is hiring a People Team Business Partner to provide HR support to employees on its base operations and maintenance contract at Fort Knox. The role serves as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, leadership inquiries, and employment law compliance. The position builds relationships with site leaders, communicates People Team initiatives, and partners with operations on organizational goals. It is based on-site at Fort Knox, Kentucky, is part of PCSI’s company-wide People Team, and reports to the VP of People Strategy and Engagement.

PCSI is a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, partnerships, and innovation. It provides facilities maintenance and other services at job sites across the country and supports meaningful employment for people with disabilities and veterans.

The role partners with designated business units, advises leaders and staff on People Team matters, handles complex employee relations and investigations, supports performance and talent management, and helps ensure compliance with applicable laws and collective bargaining agreements. It also supports training, leave administration, job-description maintenance, labor relations, and assigned projects or corporate programs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least five years of prior experience across multiple HR disciplines, including resolving complex employee relations issues, performance management, talent management and development, and HR metrics or best practices, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with HR compliance and reporting, including Affirmative Action, EEO, and VETS reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of ADAAA.
• Experience using HRIS.
• Knowledge of PC functions and software.
• Proficiency with Windows applications, MS Word, MS Excel, and related applications.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to set and manage priorities.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position regularly, up to 85% of the time.
• Ability to exchange accurate information in person and over the phone.
• May require occasional travel, up to 5%.
• PCSI does not offer immigration sponsorship, including H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT visa types.

Nice To Haves

• Labor relations experience preferred.
• PHR or equivalent HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with designated units to align business objectives with employees and leadership.
• Serve as a consultant and subject-matter expert to leaders and staff on People Team matters, including interpretation of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Guide leaders on inquiries and partner with them to conduct effective, thorough, objective, and timely investigations.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, including independent investigations, reporting findings to leadership, and ensuring follow-through on resulting action items.
• Communicate and champion People Team initiatives, updates, and changes; serve as liaison or administrator for key People Team events, presentations, materials, and deadlines.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders, including coaching, counseling, development, training, DARs, performance letters, and PIPs.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to employee management, reduce legal risks, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws; consult with senior People Team leaders as needed.
• Support talent management by coordinating hiring managers and Talent Partners and ensuring proper handling of internal promotions and transfers; partner with Workforce Development staff on recruitment and placement of AbilityOne hires.
• Work with leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase retention.
• Develop relationships with union representatives and participate in or manage the grievance process to support adherence to collective bargaining agreements and facilitate resolution.
• Identify training needs, partner with People Team leadership, and facilitate or coordinate training resources.
• Provide guidance on leave administration and work with the third-party leave administrator and benefits team.
• Assist with maintaining and revising site job descriptions.
• Manage or participate in special projects and corporate programs as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity up to 6%.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other health benefit coverage, with an employer contribution offered for employee-only coverage.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%, pre-tax and Roth options, and 100% immediate vesting upon eligibility.
• 21 days of PTO each year, in addition to all federal holidays.

What This Job Offers

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