As a strategic partner, the Human Resource Business Partner is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with Senior HR management in supporting designated business units. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruiting, employee relations, performance management, change management, onboarding, policy implementation, and employment law compliance.

The successful incumbent acts as an employee champion and change agent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer various human resource plans and procedures for assigned business units; provides consistent HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures; assists in the maintenance of the employee handbook.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Partner with HR colleagues in the Recruitment, Learning & Development, Compensation, Legal, and People Ops teams to create business solutions and help scale the business.
• Develop pro-active recruitment strategies in partnership with HR talent leaders to anticipate, plan, and recruit for future business needs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching and support to front-line leaders in carrying out their people-related responsibilities (i.e. performance management, attendance management, coaching, employee relations, etc.).Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations following the documented investigation policy and procedure.
• Review and assist managers in the creation of performance improvement documents and plans.
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from the database.
• Report, maintain and monitor all workers' compensation and unemployment claims case files.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Maintain Human Resource Information System records (HRIS).
• Participate in HR projects.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 or more years of related experience.
• Participate in recruiting activities and on-boarding of new hires including first day paperwork, new hire orientation, assistance with benefit enrollment.
• Strong Organizational design background required.
• Employee relations experience required.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated.
• Strong organizational, project planning skills with ability to meet deadlines & manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of employment regulations and related laws.
• Ability to build effective relationships across organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with customer & quality focus.
• CPHR Certified Professional preferred.

This Job Description includes the essential job functions required to perform the job described above, as well as additional duties and responsibilities. This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee performing this job may be required to perform. The Company reserves the right to revise the Job Description at any time, and to require the employee to perform functions in addition to those listed above.