Senior Human Resources Business Partner

UFCU Main•Austin, TX

11h

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to people leaders, driving business outcomes through people. This role requires an experienced HR professional with strong business acumen and the ability to influence and implement HR strategies that support our UFCU’s strategic plan. This role also requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence, and leadership skills to ensure our People function supports UFCU’s overall objectives as well as foster positive employee experiences at all levels of the organization. The Senior Human Resources Business Partner role is an exempt position and reports to the Director - People. About UFCU Our Credit Union was founded in 1936 and has grown to serve members throughout Texas and beyond. At UFCU, we are more than just a financial institution, and our people are more than just employees. We are dedicated to our purpose of empowering our Members to achieve financial success and build brighter futures. In pursuit of our aspiration that UFCU is loved by millions of Members and built to thrive for generations, we are guided by our values: Purposefully Member-Obsessed: We are driven by a profound sense of empathy to deeply understand our Members’ needs and preferences, what brighter futures means to them, and the obstacles in their way. We act in our Members’ best interests, forever seeking to empower their financial success. Possibilities Reimagined: We are inspired to courageously experiment, learn, and iterate in pursuit of positive impact for our Members, UFCU, and coworkers. We challenge assumptions, embrace diverse perspectives, and make use of data and insights. Performance Excellence Rooted in Unwavering Integrity: We do the right thing, always. We champion teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and celebrate successful outcomes of others, fostering an inclusive environment of excellence and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field. Four (4) years of related experience may be substituted for degree
A minimum of 7-10 years of HR experience with at least 3 years in an HRBP capacity
Demonstrated in-depth experience and proven knowledge of multi-disciplines of HR, including employee relations, performance management, employment law, HR strategic planning, end-to-end employee lifecycle management, organizational design, process design for operational excellence, and technical aspects of HR
Demonstrated senior-level employee relations experience and in serving as a trusted advisor to the executive and senior leadership level
Proven track record of strong leadership skills in coordinating and facilitating talent management strategies with functional business partners and colleagues and working with all levels of the organization and with diverse groups
Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering effective senior-level presentations, and building a narrative based on collection and analysis of data
Demonstrated experience in using sophisticated visualization tools and data management to inform decision making
Demonstrated experience and proven knowledge of regulatory, federal, state and local laws which govern employment policies and practices
Must be bondable

Nice To Haves

Senior Professional Human Resources-related certification
Experience supporting Lending business units
Demonstrated experience implementing AI-driven technologies to improve HR effectiveness
Demonstrated experience developing and administering detailed HR-related budgets and forecasts utilizing predictive modeling
Credit union or financial industry experience
Familiarity with design thinking, agile frameworks, and/or digital transformations
Technically savvy with the ability to easily master new systems and applications
Proficient with project planning tools and practices, managing enterprise-wide projects through all stages of a project lifecycle
Demonstrated stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills
Exceptional people and relationship skills, with an employee/customer service mentality and a high degree of authenticity, integrity, accountability, and emotional intelligence
Exceptional analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills
Strong problem solving, priority-setting, and decision-making skills
Strong idea generator, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively
Ability to demonstrate strong commitment to UFCU's purpose, aspiration and values
Ability to effectively navigate the nuances of a large organization with multiple stakeholders and priorities
Demonstrated ability to lead major initiatives through the organization and influence decision makers at all levels
High level of self-responsibility, willingness to constantly rethink and improve, and motivation to over-achieve goals, even during competing priorities and projects
Ability to be proactive, to anticipate and provide alternatives and options to the business
Ability to successfully operate simultaneously at a strategic and a tactical level, with a “rolling up your sleeves” approach to execute initiatives

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior-level HR Business Partner, strategist, and consultant with a focus on high touch experiences regardless of audience
Consult with business leaders to identify organizational and people needs, develop action plans, identify deliverables, and present results and recommendations
Serve as the voice of the business by partnering with Centers of Excellence (Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, etc.) to design and shape HR strategies, and ensure effective implementation of programs within their assigned business unit(s)
Understand People metrics and data to provide actionable insights and recommendations to leaders on workforce trends, talent management strategies, and organizational health
Align business objectives and People programs to achieve business goals and UFCU’s strategic objectives, while maintaining organizational culture
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with all levels of leadership
Proactively design, lead, execute, and assess effective and impactful employee relations and performance management strategies in partnership with business leaders
Provide employee relations support including leading investigations and making appropriate recommendations
Models and promotes the organization's culture and values, and encourages teamwork by partnering with employees and business partners throughout the organization
Identify business requirements and opportunities to enhance People programs, processes, and technologies
Partner across the People team to drive organizational effectiveness and change management
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations and uphold ethical standards in all HR practices
Perform other duties as assigned
Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes
Complete required regulatory training as assigned
Maintain strict adherence and compliance with all laws, rules, regulations and internal controls specific to your role, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, USA Patriot Act, OFAC and Fair Lending regulations