The HR business partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues. The successful HRBP will act as an employee champion and change agent. The HRBP assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with our HR department and business management, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.
Essential Functions
* Conducts weekly meetings with respective divisions.
* Consults with operational leadership, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
* Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
* Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective
investigations.
* Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees,
reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as
needed|required.
* Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career
development, disciplinary actions).
* Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase
productivity and retention.
* Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
* Assists in onboarding acquisition employees in the assigned division.
* Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
* Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
* Participates in evaluation and monitoring of success of training programs. Works with leadership
development to ensure appropriate training.
* Partners with transactional centers within HR to ensure assigned divisions are receiving appropriate
support.
* Partners with benefits and LOA to ensure appropriate communication and deliver.
Experience Requirements
* Minimum of 8 to 10 years' experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
* Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices,
organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal
and state respective employment laws.