Human Resources Business Partner

The HR team is instrumental in the growth and evolution of Highlights. Our mission is to support every member of the Highlights team in becoming their best selves, by creating a high performing culture that people aspire to join, where they desire to grow and choose to stay.

We are seeking an HR Business Partner (HRBP) who will be responsible for full lifecycle support to business leaders and employees. This role collaborates with business leaders in assigned departments/business units to help them achieve their business and organization objectives. While strategic in nature, this role will also handle all operational tasks in support of these objectives.

• Expertise as a point of contact and advisor to the assigned departments in the following areas: employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy development and implementation, compensation, affirmative action and employment law compliance.
• Partnership with business leaders to provide appropriate HR resources, organization development solutions, guidance, and support to further successful, productive performance within the departments.
• Ability to collaborate with other colleagues and HR staff to foster a spirit of teamwork, sharing professional knowledge, expertise and best practices.
• Coach and counsel management on employee relations issues to ensure consistent, appropriate interpretation and application of company HR policies and procedures. Coordinate involvement with the HR team and Legal when appropriate.

• Be responsible for certain aspects of internal employee communication and other talent lifecycle processes including employee engagement and recognition programs.
• Function as an HR advisor and thought leader on hiring and the selection of talent.
• Manage and drive assigned corporate-wide projects as determined in the HR planning process and participate in functional and cross-functional initiatives such as DEI.
• Facilitate HR procedures and programs, providing proactive guidance and training to managers and staff as needed to ensure appropriate compliance, reporting and/or follow through including: onboarding, performance reviews, position changes, exit interviews, safety, workers’ compensation, and leaves of absence.

• Be responsible for workforce planning, including current and future staffing planning, within departments.
• In partnership with management, proactively identify development, promotion and/or training needs and strategize on appropriate solutions to enable high performing individuals and teams.
• Support change management related to the implementation of organizational effectiveness solutions.
• Play a role in creating and executing talent management and leadership development solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or similar field; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Human Resource generalist experience
• HR certification a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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What Highlights Can Offer You:

• Free Fridays and Meeting-Free Zone
• Parental Leave of Absence
• Growing Family Benefits
• Care & Compassion Benefit
• Highlight Helps
• 401K Match Program, 100% Vested Immediately
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• EAP Program
• Calm – Mental Health Fitness
• Volunteer Time Off

If you don’t meet every single requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. Highlights for Children is committed to build a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that fuels our innovation. So, if you are drawn to this role and your past experiences do not align perfectly to the job description, submit your application with us!