Human Resources Business Partner {S}

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated HR professional to join our team supporting our business in Aurora, CO and Valley Forge, PA.  You will provide HR advice and counsel to your assigned client group (approximately 100 employees and growing) as part of a full-service HR team supporting a workforce of over 800 employees. Responsibilities will encompass employee relations activities, talent management, workforce planning and HR administration. The successful candidate will develop strong working relationships with both managers and employees to support the growth and development of the company.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated HR professional to join our team supporting our business in Aurora, CO and Valley Forge, PA.  You will provide HR advice and counsel to your assigned client group as part of a full-service HR team supporting a workforce of over 800 employees. Responsibilities will encompass employee relations activities, talent management, workforce planning and HR administration. The successful candidate will develop strong working relationships with both managers and employees to support the growth and development of the company.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Proactively work with managers and employees to create a productive HR-Business partnership.
• Act as a resource regarding HR policies and processes.
• Implement HR processes and programs across assigned client groups to include such activities as performance management, HR compliance activities, compensation, and talent development.
• Partner with client groups and the staffing organization to identify top talent for the organization. 
• Partner on the creation and implementation of HR programs in support of employee and leader engagement and growth.
• Play an active role in the planning and execution of intern and coop hiring in order to build strong talent pipelines.   
• Administer compensation programs and processes to include salary analyses related to offers, promotions and other adjustments; and administration of the merit, bonus and promotion planning processes as well as the Company’s reward and recognition programs. 
• Manage all activities associated with onboarding and orientation.
• Ensure the business is compliant with all company, state, and federal regulations.   
• Execute associated HR administrative duties.  

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 - 7 years of HR experience.   
• Self-starter who takes initiative and thrives on challenge.
• Ability to be flexible and function in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Ability to identify and self-regulate one’s own biases and take/ propose actions based on objective facts.
• Critical thinking skills. 
• Effective project planning and management skills.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and sustain positive and productive interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrate time management and prioritization skills necessary to complete a myriad of tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to accurately and thoroughly document, record, and maintain confidential information/ data.
• Ability and willingness to manage strategic and operational Business Partner responsibilities while effectively executing a variety of HR administrative tasks.  

Pay Range:  $90,000 - $120,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Location:

This position is based out of ARKA’s nature abundant Aurora, CO campus. Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer, while also being a 20-minute drive from downtown Denver and 15-minutes to the Denver International Airport.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages.
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts.
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions.
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Continuing education benefit up to $25,000/year for approved programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance.
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information. If you are not a US Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain a special license granting you access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.