People & Culture Partner I

Job Details

Description

The People & Culture Partner will provide consultative human resources services to Agency employees and managers and will actively support Agency, department, and program-level strategic plans.
Consulting

• Serves as a trusted adviser to managers and staff on a broad range of human resources matters.
• Maintains strong interpersonal relationships with Agency leaders, managers employees and other relevant parties that impact Agency programs and operations.
• Uses a deep understanding of work processes, policies and industry best practices to support both Agency and departmental strategic plans and objectives.
• Identifies issues and initiates resolutions in line with Agency policies and in support of business direction.

Employee and Labor Relations

• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues in a union environment including providing guidance to management.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements employee engagement and retention approaches.
• Provides support and advice to managers and employees on the interpretation, application, enforcement, and compliance of Agency policies and procedures.

• Leads investigations of employee relations matters and develops appropriate next steps.
• Advises managers on labor relations issues and helps employees understand the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Coordinates employee recognition and appreciation initiatives.

Compliance

• Ensure that all HR policies, procedures, and practices comply with applicable federal, state, local laws collective bargaining agreement and are consistent with company culture and values, providing training to staff to ensure compliance.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees.
• Provides support during audits to ensure all requested People & Culture/Human Resources documentation is provided in a timely manner.

Workforce Planning

• Supports managers in forecasting and planning their human capital needs in line with their department and/or program’s function, business strategy and
• Supports managers in identifying, prioritizing, and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes.
• Consults with management in execution of major initiatives and facilitates positive change management.

Development & Performance Management

• Provides expert advice, coaching, and assistance to employees and managers.
• Coaches managers on how to effectively utilize performance management tools (for example, Performance Improvement Plans) and conflict resolution tools.
• Supports performance review process.
• Develops and facilitates trainings for employees and managers based organizational needs.

Recruiting

• Provides assistance to managers through the recruiting process.
• Serves as a backup to the recruiting function on an as needed basis.
• Represent JCFS Chicago and its programs in a positive manner to both internal and external contacts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Traits/Competencies:

• Develops strong and collaborative working relationships with team members, staff and hiring managers.
• Embodies positive spirit of customer service in all interactions.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrates clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to support Agency, department, and program strategic initiatives
• Is able to work effectively with a diverse range of people and personalities.
• Results oriented; able to balance multiple competing priorities.
• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement.
• Energetic self-starter who enjoys both collaborative and independent work, and is capable of prioritizing, planning and managing own work activities and competing demands in a strategic and thoughtful manner.
• Is comfortable expressing their point of view even it if proves unpopular.
• Is comfortable with impromptu learning and asking questions.

Decision Making Authority

• Uses own judgment for routine decisions and discusses complex decisions with supervisor.

Key Interactions

• Staff
• Leadership
• External Agencies

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources generalist experience, preferably in a health services or non-profit environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of recruiting experience.
• This position requires site visits to locations which may or may not be accessible by public transportation; a reliable method of travel to reach different sites in the northern Chicago metropolitan area is needed.
• Knowledge of and/or familiarity with Jewish culture preferred.
• Experience working with unions preferred.
• Experience working in a complex organization preferred.

What you’ll love about us:

• Time off: Paid time off varies by position – can include vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
• Compensation: the minimum compensation for this position is $72,050. Experience will be considered to determine final compensation.

JCFS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. JCFS Chicago provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application. JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.

Qualifications

Education

Required
Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,050.00 per year