Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner
Job Description
Location: Corporate Classification: Exempt
Department:Human ResourcesReports to: Vice President, Human Resources
Position Category: Staff Last Revised: September 2023
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The role of the Operations Business Manager involves strategic planning and overseeing of various Human Resources functions, including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations. This position is responsible for the administration of Human Resources programs and policies that reflect the Company's mission and values, support company goals, achieve objectives, and positively engage the workforce. The Operations Business Manager also possesses an extensive and up-to-date understanding of federal and state employment laws to advise leadership with solutions for Human Resources issues and evolving organizational needs. Additionally, they spearhead the implementation of best practices and/or programs, to facilitate processes and provide comprehensive data and reports on HR activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes a Business Partner relationship with client departments to support the achievement of goals and objectives through employee engagement.
• Partner with key leaders in the organization to align HR practices with current and future business needs.
• Active participation in client departmental meetings as a support resource. Identify areas of opportunities in client departments and support the development of CAP's (Corrective Action / Preventive Action) strategies.
• Assures the compliance of policies, procedures and labor laws. Provide guidance to management on issue resolution, corrective action, terminations and various employment topics such as performance management and general HR policies and procedures to assure fairness and consistency.
• Investigates issues, such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, and general employee grievances and complaints.
• Formally documents each investigation process and recommends course of action.
• Stays current on recent federal, state and case law changes and monitors labor law updates and newsletters for changes that affect HR.
• Answers Department of Labor or any other governmental agencies request, including employee complaints.
• Conducts Exit Interviews, analyzes data, track feedback and trending while providing feedback to Leadership regarding emerging trends or patterns.
• Assists in administration of Performance Management cycle.
• These activities may include counseling employees on the common review date process and timelines, providing training to managers/employees on the Performance Review/Appraisal system (Success Factors) and performance review forms and reporting on and communicating form documentation processes within the system.
• Supports the administration of leave of absences policies and procedures.
• Responsible for Payroll administration and auditing.
• Supports and promotes recognition programs and other employee initiatives.
• Submits Employee Relations reports such as Termination Reports, Investigation Cases reports, Turnover Ratios, Legal Cases, etc. Performs as facilitator/resource for internal trainings to the workforce as necessary.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the HR team during determined initiatives and as part of a business need. Work in other areas as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in Human Resources or related field from four-year College or university and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The employee must demonstrate extensive knowledge of all applicable federal and local laws. Professional Human Resources Certification preferred.
• Effective oral and written skills in English and Spanish. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to observe confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures and regulation or laws.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Investigative skills: ability to gather evidence, document actions taken and organize the record of the investigation.
• Performed tasks require independent knowledge and judgment in addition to provided instructions and procedures.
• Must be able to function with frequent interruptions, accept change and able to prioritize activities when faced with competing demands.
• Ability to work in a team environment to create solutions to problems.
• Ability to influence and motivate others while developing positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Effective interpersonal communication and Customer Service Skills: practicing, valuing and supporting service to both internal and external customers.
• Time Management Skills: establishing priorities and accomplishing tasks in a timely manner.
• Concerns for order and accuracy
• Accountability focus
• Ability to operate various types of office equipment including software packages such as Workday System, Word, Excel, and Power Point and Outlook.
• Availability to work extended hours as needed.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS
General office working conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust to focus. Frequent travel is required, often up to several hours of driving per day. Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals. Exposure to variable weather conditions is likely.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
SAFETY HAZARD OF THE JOB
Minimal Hazards
This job description does not list all duties and responsibilities of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other instruction, duties and responsibilities, as appropriate. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the duties and responsibilities identified in this job description.
Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, an either you or the employer may terminate employment any time, with or without cause.