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Summary
The HR Business Partner provides support to define and execute HR strategies that enable the accomplishment of business objectives. Working closely with the HR Director, the HRBP is responsible for supporting the administration of strategies, programs, policies, and processes as well as employee engagement, training and development, employee relations, benefits, and compliance. The HRBP must possess strong written and verbal communication, administrative, data analysis and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a balance among multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Provides guidance and coaching to managers and employees on the interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and guidelines and other Human Resources programs.
- Plans, prepares documents and conducts HR related functions as part of the entire employee life cycle that fosters positive employee relations (i.e., employee experience, terminations, leave of absence, etc.).
- Proactively addresses employee concerns and coaches managers to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Conducts initial employee relations investigations when necessary and shares findings with HR leadership.
- Advises, coaches and guides managers on performance issues, disciplinary action, terminations, and other employee relations matters such as dispute resolution. Ensures compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements as it relates to disciplinary procedures.
- Ensures proper maintenance of confidential employee information and employee records.
- Leads and assists with special initiatives and employee activities that will improve employee engagement.
- Stays current in HR best practices by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks, etc.
- Manages Leaves of Absence (Short Term Disability, FMLA, Workers Compensation)
- Coordinates preparation for the Open Enrollment process.
- Identifies Wellness Programs that will provide employees with resources to improve health and well-being.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of group benefit programs including monthly invoice reconciliations.
- Ensures compliance with COBRA.
- Work with department leaders to assess the training and development needs of existing staff.
- Facilitate training and development plans to support corporate growth goals and succession planning.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
Qualifications:
- Three to five years of Human Resources Experience
- Must be able to prioritize and complete multiple, diverse work assignments with minimal direction and supervision.
- Detailed oriented with a focus on quality results/deliverables.
- High ability to handle multiple priorities under tight timeframes.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Customer focused, both internally and externally.
- Highest level of integrity and ability to keep information confidential.
- Strong computer (i.e., Excel & PowerPoint) and data analytical skills, for the purposes of data entry and report creation and maintenance.
Direct Reports
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Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must have the ability to lift and/or move office and warehouse supplies, receivable items, shipments and equipment and files ranging anywhere from 5 – 25 lbs,
- Fine hand manipulation – typing, writing, may assist with packaging of items.
- Must be able to place outbound calls and answer phones, talk/speak and listen coherently.
- Must be physically able to open filing cabinets and bend, stand, balance, stoop or twist as necessary.
- Vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.
- Ability to walk around the warehouse to gather information (frequent walking).
- Must be able to stand and sit for 8 hours.
Mental DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex office administrative problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with managers, staff, customers, the public and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied or offensive individuals.
