Hr Business Partner Ii (Northeast)

Find a career that MOVES you! PODS revolutionized the moving and storage industry 25 years ago. Our innovative approach of providing portable storage containers makes moving more efficient, convenient, and less stressful. We’re not only pioneers of the industry, we’re the leader, too. Under the direction of PODS’ innovative leadership team, the company doubled in size in just two years, and we’re not looking back! Our people and service define our company, and we set goals for ourselves and each other to improve tomorrow over yesterday. We understand and appreciate the importance of being trustworthy, authentic, and welcoming as we provide our customers the best moving and storage experience. Join a team that offers you the chance to leave your mark, achieve your goals, and love what you do.

The HR Business Partner is responsible for supporting a region or assigned areas of the business; working closely with the management and associates to provide guidance on people-related matters such as employee relations, coaching/development and conflict management. This role is hands-on and requires heavy employee relations experience. This role supports the Northeast US (ME, NH, VT, NY, PA, WV, DC, CT, MA, RI.) Approximately 25% travel is required with a 3/2 Hybrid onsite work schedule.

This role is available in the following PODS locations: Bristol, CT; Hainesport, NJ; Hauppauge, NY

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday Onsite, Wednesday/Friday REMOTE.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide supported leaders on organizational policies and processes, including performance management, to promote engagement and a culture of continuous feedback, growth, and development
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provide leadership and expertise for HR function on employee relations issues to ensure all employees receive fair and equitable treatment. Ensure that routine and complex employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated, and resolved to drive a work environment that is compliant with the company’s Code of Conduct and Values.
• Conduct climate assessments and exit interviews, analyze trends, and confer with manager to provide recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement. Analyzes trends and metrics to identify problems and root cause and develops solutions to address
• Completes or oversees the completion/submission of position descriptions for the creation of new positions, as well as the reclassification or update of existing positions.
• Operate as a trusted advisor and coach to supported teams, building outstanding partnerships
• Track and analyze turnover data and address retention trends and engagement opportunities. Deliver solutions to retention, track progress, provide metrics to monitor success and follow up to ensure recommendations are deployed and continued.
• Supports annual HR cycle deliverables to include performance management, merit and bonus awards, benefits enrollment, etc.
• Provide recruitment assistance through the maintenance of the job posting process, headcount approval, decisioning, and pre-screening in cooperation with recruiters.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Approximately 25% travel is required (1-2 days per month)
• Hybrid onsite work schedule = 3/2 = Monday/Tuesday/Thursday onsite at local PODS location, Wednesday/Friday Remote

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Requirements

• College Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience
• 4-6 years of HR related jobs with at least 2 years in HRBP role
• SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR preferred
• Be an effective and influential communicator
• Possess and convey a well-rounded Human Resources toolset, including labor law knowledge, employee relations, and experience promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Prior experience supporting a Union environment highly preferred
• Prior experience supporting non-exempt employee populations highly preferred
• Proven ability for tactical execution
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a busy, demanding environment