Job Description:
- Develop highly effective manager client relationships that contribute to trustworthy advisement and tactical HR support. Includes actively coaching and supporting leaders on a range of people related issues.
- Partner with business leaders to identify people related issues, trends, and challenges before they arise.
- Develop and implement HR strategies including recruitment, employee relations, team development and performance management.
- Monitor adherence to all HR policies, practices, and procedures. Interpret and communicates policies. Ensure accurate and timely HR data for assigned business units.
- Proactively highlight any potential issues associated with HR Operations / processes or projects stemming from any regulatory, employment regulations or Global HR Projects.
- As a steward of the company’s values, advise and contribute to creating an inclusive, productive and high integrity work environment.
- Ensure all associates receive accurate answers to queries within a reasonable time frame. This may require escalating to appropriate functional area or HR leadership.
- Conduct Exit interviews for departing associates.
- Partner with recruiting and business to scope roles for appropriate hiring.
- Partner with compensation regarding job leveling – help manage expectations with business from a budget standpoint.
- Provide guidance and support to leaders, and play a key role in implementing the following processes:
- The interview process for junior/mid-level roles.
- New hire and onboarding process.
- Performance management and compensation review during year-end process.
- Annual talent review and succession planning.
- HR program implementation across business units.
- Ad-hoc projects to support the HRBP team (associate survey, compensation analysis, writing job descriptions) and lead projects as appropriate.
- Utilize Workday (Russell Investment’s HR Information System) to ensure data integrity, data input and changes, reporting and education with manager awareness.
- Provide ad-hoc support to HRBP team as directed by Senior HRBPs.
- Other HR projects and initiatives as required.
- 2-4 years Human Resources work experience.
- 2 years of HR Business Partner experience preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of Human Resources regulations, state and federal employment law, employee relations and relevant administration practices.
- Consultative and tactful approach in working with all levels of management and employees.
- Knowledge of change management processes.
- Experience with organizational design processes.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information as well as possessing skills to handle situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and follow through on multiple priorities and assignments.
- Ability to be flexible and also to distinguish when appropriate to maintain boundaries.
- Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management or related field or equivalent work experience.
- Professional experience with Workday HRIS (preferred).
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong client orientation.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong influencing skills.
- Possess the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.