Human Resources Business Partner I

The Gradient Financial Group is a leading financial services company that includes eleven unique entities doing business throughout the country. We’re seeking an energetic crew member for Human Resources Business Partner with Gradient Financial Group. Gradient Financial Group our family of companies serve independent financial services professionals across the country.

It’s time to take your career to a higher altitude with the Gradient Financial Group. Visit https://www.careers.gradientfinancialgroup.com/ to learn more about our values, leadership team, career paths, benefits and more!

Here at Gradient, we take our work and our culture seriously. We frequently come together for food days, friendly competitions, volunteering, and other special events. We also prioritize openness and transparency so that you’re always informed when significant decisions and changes are made.

When charting your next route, you may be wondering what to expect. If you take flight with Gradient Financial Group, we provide:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer time off (VTO)
• Hybrid remote work options
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Flexible schedules
• Monthly Social Activities
• Casual dress code
• Professional development

Now, you’re probably wondering a little more about what we are looking for, so here it is:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Required
• SHRM-CP or PHR – Preferred
• 1-3 years recruiting experience – Required
• 3+ years in Human Resource position – Required
• Proficient ability to de-escalate difficult and delicate situations
• Proficient ability to think strategically
• Proficient ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work
• Proficient ability to actively listen
• Proficient ability to learn new concepts, procedures, and systems quickly
• Proficient ability to lead by example
• Advanced ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Want some more specifics? If you join the Gradient Financial Group crew, here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Develop, teach and maintain all processes, procedures and platforms used as part of the talent acquisition process
• Understand the overall talent acquisition needs for the organization
• In conjunction with HR team leadership, determine monthly, quarterly and annual talent acquisition strategies and goals
• Act as the subject matter expert regarding employment and labor laws related to talent acquisition
• Train other HR team members on the talent acquisition process
• Provide input and suggestions to HR department leadership to optimize and make talent acquisition processes more efficient and effective
• Understand industry trends regarding talent acquisition
• Work with hiring managers/FSPs to ensure a proper understanding of hiring needs as well as identify and manage recruiting strategy
• Develop, process and explain company policies, benefits, HR technology and procedures to employees or job applicants
• Ensure confidentiality and data integrity of all personnel & candidate data
• Provide job offer support and training to managers and ensure proper HR compliance-related processes and procedures are completed before offers are made
• Ensure a positive new-hire experience for all new hires
• Develop, teach and maintain the process to educate new hires on the onboarding process, requirements, and all things Gradient beginning with phone screens and throughout communication with them
• Train others on talent acquisition processes and procedures
• Provide input to company leadership on talent acquisition processes and systems and provide recommendations for optimization and proficiency
• Produce, interpret and present talent acquisition data for business leaders to use when making people-focused decisions
• Assist and take ownership of all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests
• Maintain HR and employee systems; update as directed with current policies, forms and benefits
• Train others on HR employee systems, processes and procedures
• Provide input to company leadership on HR systems, processes and procedures and provide recommendations for optimization and proficiency
• Perform standard and reporting for HR and management and interpret data
• Take leadership on ad-hoc HR projects and development, as assigned
• Deliver training on various HR-related topics
• Process, verify, and maintain employee related documentation, including transfer, recruitment, training, performance related documents, classifications, and employee leaves of absence
• Train others to process, verify, and maintain employee related documentation, including transfer, recruitment, training, performance related documents, classifications, and employee leaves of absence
• Develop, teach and maintain the process of semi-monthly time and attendance analysis and approve and assist payroll in finalizing each pay period
• Assist with benefits inquiries and requests
• Assist with benefits and perks program management
• Conduct regular meetings with respective business units
• Consult with all levels of leadership and provide guidance, where appropriate
• Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues
• Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations, as needed
• Work closely with company leadership and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity/retention
• Provide clarity in HR policy interpretation
• Develop employee policies and procedures
• Provide guidance on business unit structures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Identifies training needs for business units
• Participates in creation, evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success
• Assist with cross-functional understanding of how people can be best deployed and utilized throughout the organization
• Support and partner on various ad-hoc special projects for Gradient and affiliated companies
• Manage internal and external customer relationships
• Provide direct correspondence and support for customer inquiries, including calls, emails and face-to-face
• Assist team members with elevated inquires
• Create presentations, educate and train internal employees
• Work with sensitive data, as required
• All other duties as assigned

Whether your flight begins at our Minnesota or Kansas office, we’re committed to your ascent to your career’s maximum altitude. We help our employees thrive in their chosen field while also encouraging them to explore other parts of our company and the industry. We’re committed to our crewmembers in a way that truly shows that at Gradient, the sky really is the limit.