Human Resources Business Partner

Who We Are:
We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.
Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.
Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. This position will support a remote emergency management consultant population of employees. The HR Business Partner will participate in and help streamline all HR functions. Reporting to the HR Director, this position will play a critical role in supporting the company and overall HR operations. The HR Business Partner will build the overall team through onboarding/training new employees, developing culture, managing employee programs, and facilitating day-to-day HR operations. The HR Business Partner will deliver exceptional HR administration and compliance. The HR Business Partner will play a critical role to align individual and team performance with organization, vision, strategies, and mission.

• Job Title: HR Business Partner
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
• Compensation: $75-88k/year
• Benefits Summary: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401K, Disability, Paid Time off and Sick Pay, Cell Phone and Wellness Reimbursement, Professional development opportunities.
• Travel/Location: Hybrid - Denver Office with possible travel required.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

• Support and align business priorities with HR objectives, policies, and business plans.
• Drive core HR process excellence across the business: leadership and employee development, performance management, reward and recognition, employee engagement, and communications.
• Execute business plan priorities in partnership with HR team.
• Work closely with corporate and project staff to resolve issues.
• Support employee onboarding, development planning and training compliance.
• Manage HR compliance including ADA interactive processes, FMLA administration and filing/document retention.
• Communicate and deploy corporate wide training for benefits as needed.
• Maintain and build SharePoint sites and online resources for employees.
• Develop leadership and employee training as needed.
• Spearhead open enrollment training, communication, and participation.
• Enhance systems and processes for onboarding, compliance, recruitment or other corporate or division needs.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Support and oversee as needed all employment activity including building job descriptions, recruitment, development, job performance, investigations, disciplinary action, and other organizational processes.
• Be a resident expert with HR systems, technology, implementation, and integrations.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Identifies and implements training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Improve and monitor employee learning and development programs to ensure success. Follow up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Run employee orientation and onboarding processes.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructuring, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Support updating policies and practices as needed.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• 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.
• Builds excellent understanding of critical business functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity equity and inclusion, performance management, and respective federal and state employment laws.
• Multi-state compliance knowledge and maintenance capabilities.
• Elevated level of influencing, coaching, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Capable in talent assessment and selection; organizational and HR analytics.
• Demonstrated success in building organization capability and upgrading talent.
• Strategic thinking skills and ability to turn strategy into action.
• The ability to engage with personnel at all levels of employment.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a clear and detailed knowledge of the industry trends, best practices, and labor legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to adapt and change direction with little notice.
• Demonstrated success in developing and supporting all training and development activities.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.

Preferred Experience and Education

• 10+ years' experience in Human Resources.
• Federal contracting, Affirmative Action planning and execution experience.
• Experience supporting a remote employee group.
• Must have a working knowledge of employment laws and/or regulations in various states.
• End to end recruitment experience and talent pool management.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5-7+ years' experience in Human Resources.
• 3+ years of HR leadership or HR Business Partner experience.
• SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management) Certified Professional or PHR/SPHR.
• Experience creating HR solutions for small business processes within Microsoft office suite and researching capabilities or third-party solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities
The HR Business Partner has no direct supervisory responsibility as outlined in the company organization chart.
Expected Hours of Work
Schedule may vary and require work on evenings and weekends. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.
Travel Requirements
Up to 25% travel is expected for this position.
Physical Requirements

• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment. On-site in our Denver office up to two days per week.
• All ACDC positions require travel to client sites or for emergency activations/deployments, as requested by leadership.

Additional Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass background check upon offer of employment.

Work Authorization
Eligibility to work in the United States is required.
EEO Statement
AC Disaster Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.
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