Human Resources Business Partner (West Coast)

Summary     

The Human Resources Business Partner (“HRBP”) will play a significant role in helping Cook & Boardman to be successful by serving as a consultant to management on HR related issues while acting as an employee champion and change agent. The HRBP will be hands on in the various critical HR functions including recruitment, retention, employee relations, training and development, organizational development, compliance and compensation and benefits. The HRBP communicates proactively with the Corporate HR department and the management team and works collaboratively to develop and execute short- and long-term strategic initiatives to drive high performance and continuous improvement.     

This role is remote when not traveling. This role must be willing to work Central or West Coast time. Experience with California locations is required.   

Essential Functions    

• Coordinates, oversees and implements projects and initiatives as directed by Senior Leadership
• Contributes in the HR-related due diligence of mergers and acquisition work, and manages any related onboarding and immediate training activity on-site
• Works in conjunction with our Recruiting Team in all areas of recruiting, including but not limited to, compiling job descriptions, posting jobs, screening resumes, interviewing, scheduling of interviews, counseling managers on candidate selection, issuing offers and conducting exit interviews
• Assists Senior Leadership with the ongoing maintenance and facilitation of companywide succession planning program
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) to members of management companywide
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues
• Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations (travel to branch locations when necessary)
• Proactively manage legal risk, including partnering with Corporate Operations as needed on safety and risk opportunities, programs and policies
• Assist to ensure manager and employee compliance with company guidelines and governmental regulations
• Proactively respond to employee inquiries regarding, but not limited to, benefits, employee relations, and company guidelines (all withing the HR ticket system)
• Assist with wage and hour audits and helps maintain compensation programs and pay grades
• Assists with the development and maintenance of Training and Development programs companywide
• Assists with all health and wellness initiatives companywide
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Assisting with additional HR duties, projects and initiatives as needed

Minimum Qualifications    

• Bachelor’s Degree Required (HR, Psychology or Organizational Development)
• PHR, SHRM-CP preferred
• Minimum 5 years in an HR Generalist or HR Manager role

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities     

• A working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including benefits, compensation, recruiting, and employee development/training
• Must have significant employee relations management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong conflict management and interpersonal skills including the ability to influence without authority, when necessary
• Self-directed and motivated; requiring minimal supervision
• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% of the time

Physical Demands    

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.     

Work Environment    

Hybrid role, can work from home most of the time, expected to travel to Corporate as needed, unless other travel is needed to designated locations.  Travel to locations will depend on need, EE issues, acquisition, etc. Travel expected around 25-30%, but could vary.    #LI-Remote 

Qualification Requirements     

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor    

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.