Human Resources Business Partner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Creativity and innovation in balancing organizational needs and business capabilities, with strong customer-service skills and an interest in developing others.
• Ability to implement change initiatives and communicate one-to-one and in group settings to influence others.
• Ability to advise on planning, assignment, training, direction, and motivation of employees from diverse backgrounds.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with ability to compile, organize, and report sensitive and critical information accurately.
• Initiative and drive to continuously improve processes and systems.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills, with a metrics-driven approach and ability to use analytics and insights to build support for change.
• Knowledge of HR systems and practices.
• Ability to synthesize complex situations into clear, digestible information for business leaders and their teams.
• Team-oriented consensus builder able to gain buy-in across diverse groups and a matrixed organization.
• Ability to work effectively amid organizational change, ambiguity, and complexity.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding enterprise, subsidiary, university, and confidential prospect information.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills, and ability to adapt to change.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of HR Generalist experience with progressively increasing scope in a matrixed, high-growth organization.
• Experience in a high-profile, strategic HR role involving executive-level interaction and influence.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
• Experience with Workday.
• Master’s degree in human resources or business administration.
• Experience supporting a nonprofit organization.
• Ability to use data analytics to inform and guide decision-making.
• Skill communicating and interacting confidently and professionally with officials at all levels and private-sector leaders.
• Ability to balance demand and capacity when establishing organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Consult with business leaders and leadership teams to identify people-related enablers that support business outcomes.
• Lead HR programs from needs identification through implementation, partnering with HR Centers of Excellence and accounting for internal customers’ needs.
• Advise organizational leaders on compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies, procedures, and processes.
• Partner with managers and employees on skills, information, resources, employee potential, and succession planning aligned with organizational strategy.
• Provide coaching, change-management support, HR program execution, culture and engagement enablement, and data-driven consultation.
• Conduct timely investigations into employee relations issues and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Partner in recruitment activities, including peak planning and outreach, and maintain relationships with schools and community-based organizations.
• Collaborate with business partners and HR colleagues on plans to reduce voluntary turnover and increase employee engagement.
• Contribute to defining and executing talent strategies that support organizational priorities.
• Advise managers on pay review guidelines and sound pay practices, in conjunction with and under the direction of the VP of HR.
• Facilitate formal learning activities and development sessions as needed.
• Develop coaching and communication strategies for employee engagement; provide leadership on engagement surveys and related strategies, and lead employee experience initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to Human Resources continuous improvement projects.
• Use data and analytics in carrying out major responsibilities and apply leaders’ key metrics to improve manager effectiveness and business results.
• Stay informed about HR trends and developments through workshops, publications, networks, benchmarking, and professional societies.
• Serve as an employee point of contact, respond to inquiries, and follow up on questions, concerns, or complaints.
• Represent HR to customers, stakeholders, and business partners.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule, with work-from-home two days per week.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution.
• 22 days of vacation time.
• 11 holidays, including the employee’s birthday.
• Parental leave.
• Significant tuition reductions.
• Professional development opportunities and encouragement to explore new areas of interest across the organization.
• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement.