Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Title: Senior HR Business Partner

Dept: Human Resources

Reports To: VP Human Resources

FLSA: Exempt

Location: AZ on Location, or Remote NY Metropolitan Area, CT or MA

Salary range: $95,000- $110,000 per year contingent on experience

Position Summary

The Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRPB) will employ a consultative, Business Partnership to their assigned clients by providing proactive, value add, best in class, innovative Human Resources and business-related solutions, all to support Clarest human capital and evolving business strategies.

The HRBP will be the primary contact to assigned clients, responsible for providing full HR/Business Support. The HRBP must be a hands-on strategist that can employ thoughtful and integrated (HR and business) approaches that considers Clarest goals, the scalability of programs, solutions and initiatives and organizational trends, needs, driving change and delivering best in class, innovative and targeted solutions enhancing Clarest’s ability to be a literal and figurative Great Place to Work

The Sr HRPP focus will build organizational, leadership, and individual capacity and effectiveness by providing proactive expertise to clients in areas including talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, change management, talent management, leadership development, succession planning, performance management, learning and development, career planning/development, total rewards, employee engagement, separations and more.

Collaborate closely with Center of Excellence partners in the Business Partner, Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards to provide proactive and consistent client support.

Essential Functions – primary position responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary client interface and consultant to assigned client groups for all HR and related business matters
• Provide consultative thought leadership to clients allowing them to meet their human capital objectives for the entire business planning and implementation cycle
• Seamlessly coordinate with HR counterparts/COEs as we grow (Total Rewards, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, learning and development etc.) to collaborate and deliver thoughtful, integrated and timely client solutions
• Provide direction, influence, coaching and other recommendations to manage business, talent, and human capital opportunities, manage change, lead our evolving culture, while minimizing organizational risk, all to achieve bottom line objectives
• Work and communicate effectively across HR and client communities as initiatives and circumstances require
• Assist in building talent, management and leadership capabilities via the proactive identification of opportunities and employing appropriate tools/solutions as needed
• Assess client group development and training needs, and facilitate and/or partner with other HR colleagues and manager to make recommendations and/or deliver sessions/interventions to enhance skills/capabilities as appropriate
• Proactively leverage information and data to deliver key insights to drive change, make systematic improvements and progress where relevant, including retention, turnover, talent management and initiatives
• Work with line managers and associates to proactively, equitably and fairly address employee relations issues, assessing risk, guiding and empowering associates on problem-solving and dispute resolution
• Assume responsibility for assigned HR and Talent projects and initiatives
• Proactively remain abreast of best practice trends and approaches recommending improvements to meet the unique needs of Clarest business
• The ability to adhere to Clarest’s Code of Conduct, follow Clarest Compliance policies and procedures, and report any suspected violations of any federal or state laws to either their direct supervisor, Human Resources or the Compliance Officer
• Assume any and other responsibilities as assigned by the manager to support these and other responsibilities in the department.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this role.

Required Skills (Education/Certification/ Licenses/Years of Experience)

• Minimum BA or Certification in HR, business, employee relations, organizational development or related experience
• Min of 7-10 years of directly related senior HRPB experience, with particular emphasis on employee relations, talent management, OD, performance management, change management, talent acquisition, coaching, mentoring and related practices
• Deep business acumen and understanding of business strategies, as well as change management and process improvement
• Proven experience in collaborating with others in a team COE environment

Competencies (Skills, abilities, etc. to perform the essential functions of the position )

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with all levels of individuals within assigned client groups and within Clarest as a whole
• Utilize a consultative business approach to understand/comprehend the HR/business issues and the underlying drivers to provide solutions and recommendations
• Strong strategic HR, and business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and present tp small and larger groups, depts and the organization to drive enhance business optimization recommendations
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to critically think, analyze data, and issues to arrive at recommendations, conclusions and proposed solutions taking into legal, organizational, departmental and interpersonal issues
• Agility to make sound recommendations/decisions, considering a multitude of relevant variables
• Resilience to constructively diffuse and handle conflict and difficult situations with a solutions-based approach in accordance with Clarest’s business and approaches
• Steward of integrity with the ability to uphold and mentor Clarest’s values and approaches
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and non-verbal) to be able to convey thoughts, ideas succinctly and effectively
• Lifelong learner who seeks to gain knowledge about their role, work, the industry to add value
• Ability to effectively incorporate feedback into their work, for growth and development
• Self-starter who proactively can identify and seize opportunities for Clarest growth and make recommendations for enhancement
• Superior organizational skills to handle multiple priorities within agreed upon deadlines

Supervisory Responsibility: n/a

Budget Responsibility: n/a

Describe the nature and scope of independent decisions made in this position: The individual be able to make decisions within the scope of policy and consistent with their level of expertise.

Work Environment: This job is performed in an office environment…

Physical Demands: Ability to sit for long periods of time, and operate a computer, phone and organizational systems. Ability to handle multiple priorities, simultaneously, with focus and ease. Ability to visit and navigate our facilities as needed and required

Position Type/Expected Hours: The role is a full-time position, which is traditionally 40 hours a week. Given the nature of our work, work outside these normal times (and weekends) might be required to fulfill Clarest business needs and requirements.

Travel (if yes, percentage of travel time required) To select client locations as needed.

Other unique responsibilities or conditions not previously addressed (driver’s license, bilingual, etc.) Drivers license

Clarest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essential functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.