Sr. HR Business Partner

Beacon Bank•Lincoln, RI

8h•$80,083 - $147,544•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing HR consultation and support to designated business areas on various HR matters including workforce planning activities, employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, and training & development. Stays abreast of federal, state, and local employment laws. Provides a wide range of highly confidential analytical and operational support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive HR experience, with emphasis on employee relations, performance management, engagement and retention
General banking experience; retail branch banking experience a plus
Proven ability to build partnerships and establish trust with business partners
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative in nature, with ability to work independently and is self-motivated
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality when communicating sensitive information
Ability to manage competing priorities and high volume
Demonstrated ability to apply objective independent thinking to ensure fair and equitable results while minimizing legal risk and liability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

PHR, SPHR or other professional HR certification preferred
Experience using ADP Workforce Now, preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as a trusted advisor and maintains open and effective communication with assigned business areas.
Provides guidance and support to business line managers on navigating performance management matters through coaching, counseling, career development, and corrective action. Manages and resolves routine employee relations matters and conducts thorough investigations, as necessary. Ensures all matters are addressed and resolved timely and in a consistent manner in accordance with company policy and procedures. Proactively takes action to mitigate any potential legal risk.
Partners with Talent Acquisition and management to support recruitment strategies to attract and retain talent. Assist managers with determining department needs and developing job descriptions. Analyze compensation data for market competitiveness and internal equity. Participates in interviews as necessary.
Partners with business leaders on organizational design and workforce planning activities and processes employee promotions and transfers.
Provides HR policy guidance. Responds to HR related inquiries and/or refers to the appropriate resources.
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Supports off-boarding processes, conducts exit interviews and analyzes data to identify trends. Partners with business leaders to identify strategies to remediate feedback.
Participates in management meetings and presents updates, policy changes, trends, benefit updates and other relevant information.
Responds to unemployment claims, files appeals, as necessary, and represents the Bank at hearings with the Department of Labor.
Acts as a backup to other business areas, as needed.
Participates in special projects and initiatives as required.