Sr. HR Associate Relations Partner

UMB Bank•Kansas City, MO

5d•$98,208 - $144,705•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. HR Associate Relations Partner is a trusted advisor and thought partner to people leaders in assigned lines of business on matters affecting the associate experience. The role champions UMB’s culture and helps recognize and proactively mitigate organizational risk related to the associate experience. Additional initiatives may be assigned by Human Resources leadership. This position is hybrid in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, with on-site work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Friday. The role requires legal authorization to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and at least 8 years of Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
At least 3 years of associate or employee relations experience, including HR employment data analysis.
Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to learn business processes and client needs to proactively mitigate risk related to the associate experience.
Commitment to fostering inclusion and diversity.
Ability to drive communication and collaboration across multiple disparate groups with competing streams simultaneously.
Ability to create, maintain, and disseminate information to stakeholders across multiple projects or work streams at one time.
Legal authority to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the banking or financial services industry.
Master’s degree in Human Resources, MBA, Juris Doctorate (JD), or similar advanced degree.
PHR certification.

Responsibilities

Advise people leaders on UMB’s performance management philosophy, performance coaching, and the Performance Improvement Plan process, including matters up to and including termination.
Advise on compliance with UMB HR policies and practices, employment laws and regulations, the position elimination process, and leadership strategies to improve the associate experience.
Lead internal investigations from beginning to end, including interviews, documentation analysis, conclusions, and recommended action plans; consult Corporate Legal as needed.
Handle reasonable accommodation requests, including interactive dialogues and supporting business assessments of undue hardship.
Analyze trends and identify people-leader training needs related to the associate experience, performance coaching, HR policies, and employment law compliance.
Develop training materials and lead or conduct training sessions for people leaders.
Serve as a resource for associates with complex questions and concerns, including alleged mistreatment or unlawful conduct.
Build trust and relationships, lead climate reviews, analyze and aggregate feedback, and advise management on recommended action plans to recognize and mitigate risk.
Support multiple initiatives assigned by Human Resources leadership.