Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Cox Enterprises•Maple Grove, MN

29d•$89,500 - $134,300•Onsite

About The Position

Cox Automotive is currently looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) is an influential partner with Market Center business leaders and managers to deliver a full range of People Solutions services that support organizational objectives. This role focuses on driving business outcomes through executing talent strategies, enhancing organizational capability, and engaging in engagement through close collaboration with leadership and Centers of Excellence. This position is based onsite at Manheim Minneapolis in Maple Grove, Minnesota, and supports additional auction locations across the region, including Northstar (MN), Stuart (IA), Omaha (NE), and Dell Rapids (SD). This requires up to 50% travel to support these locations and business operations. As the Sr. HRBP, you will engage with front-line employees, corporate leaders, and location leadership. Success in this role requires comfort in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Providing excellent customer service to employees and collaborating with leadership on strategic direction and initiative implementation is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in Human Resources or related field.
Advanced skills in analytical thinking, business acumen, consulting, legal and regulatory environment and managing multiple priorities.
Advanced skills in building partnerships, communicating with consideration, driving innovation, engaging others and gaining others’ confidence.
Must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in business, HR or related field.
HR certification such as PHR, SPHR or GPHR.
Demonstrated ability to work in a geographically disbursed and matrix organization.
Project Management experience.
Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and application.

Responsibilities

Deliver a full range of People Solutions services for assigned client groups through partnership with leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to optimize the effectiveness of the business.
Support and influence leaders in the development of effective organizational designs.
Partner with leaders and recruiters to attract, develop, and retain employees in accordance with workforce planning efforts.
Participate in development of departmental goals, objectives, and systems.
Champion change and effectively guide business leaders through organizational change and transformation initiatives.
Lead talent management processes, including talent planning, performance calibration, compensation processes and workforce planning for defined client group(s).
Partner with leaders and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure people strategies enable the attraction, development, and retention of top talent.
Plan and implement strategies to address talent gaps and build organizational capability.
Conduct and analyze talent and organizational data to identify trends and inform retention strategies.
Provide recommendations and insights to the leadership team to drive team effectiveness and employee experience improvements.
Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers on People Solutions policies, processes, and practices.
Partner with leadership to support implementation of People Solutions programs and initiatives.
Collaborate with Employee Relations and leadership to address and resolve employee concerns.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws.
Assist in the resolution of requests and inquiries in the areas of employment practices, federal and state employment laws, I-9s, performance and discipline.
Support consistent application of HR processes across assigned groups.