Senior Human Resources Business Partner
About The Position
The Senior HR Business Partner partners with business-unit leaders to build high-performing, engaged teams. Using data-driven insights, strong listening skills, and business acumen, the HRBP learns the needs of assigned business units and translates them into talent-management strategies. The role provides coaching and guidance on people-related matters across talent management, performance management, and retention, empowering leaders to make effective decisions that support organizational growth and a positive, engaged culture. The HRBP also works with HR Operations specialists, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Benefits, to align HR and business strategies. The position follows a hybrid schedule, reporting three days per week to one of the Atlanta-area offices in Kennesaw, Cobb, Peachtree Corners, or Midtown, with the specific office to be determined.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- PHR, SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential, or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.
- At least 7 years of HR experience in a business-partner capacity, driving HR initiatives and programs aligned with business objectives.
- Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and applicable federal and state employment laws.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, influencing, and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply relevant laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and related administrative practices.
- Strong time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
- Experience in engineering services, consulting, utilities, or another professional-services organization focused on utilization targets and billable hours.
- Experience with a larger employer of 500 or more employees.
Responsibilities
- Build proactive, collaborative relationships with assigned business-unit leaders and serve as a trusted advisor.
- Understand business strategy, challenges, and factors affecting employee satisfaction, success, and retention.
- Collaborate with HR Operations functions, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Benefits.
- Use data and analysis to develop solutions that improve performance, retention, employee experience, and organizational culture.
- Advise line managers on day-to-day performance management, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
- Manage and resolve complex employee-relations issues.
- Coach business leaders and help develop their leadership skills.
- Lead succession planning and talent-development strategies, identify critical roles, and prepare talent pipelines.
- Provide guidance on business-unit restructures and workforce planning.
- Identify training needs for business units and executive coaching needs; participate in evaluating and monitoring training programs.
- Support execution of company-wide HR strategies and programs while representing the business unit’s perspective.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable legal requirements to reduce legal risks and support regulatory compliance.
- Provide guidance on and interpretation of HR policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
