Hr Business Partner

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At Goodwill of North Georgia, we make a positive impact on our community by using donations and sales from our 100+ locations to help local job seekers find meaningful work. Simply said, we put people to work. Join our team and work for an organization that will help you grow personally and professionally while giving you the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are helping others reach their potential.

You can learn more about our 100+ stores, donation centers and career centers and how our mission helps local job seekers at goodwillng.org.

What we offer: 

• Bi-Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off for vacation and holidays
• 25% employee discount
• Health, dental and vision insurance for staff and their families
• Access to free job skills training at Goodwill Career Centers

 What we’re looking for:

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic partner that provides support on all HR related topics for assigned business unit/department/geography. You will also execute initiatives around employee engagement, recommend HR solutions and build partnerships with store leadership and managers to enhance the employee experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partner with employees, managers and leaders of assigned business unit or department to understand business objectives and implement best practices, policies and procedures
• Models agency culture and values (e.g., accountability, teamwork) and promotes retention strategies to achieve agency goals
• Coaches and mentors managers on engagement and performance management initiatives
• Conduct internal investigations (i.e. theft, harassment, alert lines, etc.) via behavioral interviewing, financial records investigation, and security surveillance review
• Conducts investigations for all federal and state agencies
• Assist and advise on equitable solutions to resolve issues and minimize risks to the agency by interpreting and applying employment laws, regulatory statues, company policy and procedures
• Provides superior customer support to help drive HR excellence and process improvements
• Serves as a thought partner and advisor to provide guidance on HR strategies
• Partner with HR innovations and other team members to ensure accurate completion of employee changes

 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in human resources or five (5) years equivalent work experience in human resources
• Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, CFI, etc.) preferred
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality; functions under minimal supervision
• Highly dependable; excellent work ethic; flexible in hours and work locations
• Adapts style to engage individuals at all levels of the organization and sets tone that fosters integrity, respect, and fair treatment
• Highly responsive and proactive; provides additional context beyond what is requested with a Job Description FRM (HR Business Partner) Page 2 of 2 Rev Date: (07/12/19) sense of urgency
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; Bilingual a plus
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Working Environment Conditions/Requirements:

• The ability to push, pull and lift 25 lbs. with or without accommodations
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, tolerate environmental issues such as dust, heat and cold, as well as meet all physical requirements to perform the duties of all positions relating to Human Resources
• Ability to transport materials and documents, handbooks, supplies, etc. as needed

Does this sound like a place for you? If so, please apply today. Our process takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. Once you do, our recruiting team will reach out to you within a few days. Thank you for your time and your interest in Goodwill of North Georgia.

Goodwill of North Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Goodwill to consider applicants based solely on qualifications and merit; without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.