Human Resources Business Partner

Description

This is an in-person position. The HR Business Partner works under the direction of the Director of Employee Engagement to embed corporate HR strategy and align business objectives with employees and management within designated business assignments. The HRBP is expected to:

Serve as a consultant to support designated business groups (retail, warehouses, and cleaning services) by guiding on HR matters, including employee relations, internal investigations, training, reporting, and working with the business unit on staffing levels when needed

Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management, which includes coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions

Build strong relationships with business leaders to improve collaboration, build morale and increase retention

Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues

Maintain high-level comprehension of designated business groups and be able to represent their people and culture-related interests to assist in identifying, creating, and executing HR programs

Analyze trends and metrics to aid in strategic decision-making

Attend key business meetings within your designated business groups as needed

Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation as needed

Maintain base-level knowledge of HR-related information (labor/employment law, recruiting, onboarding, retention practices, benefits regulations, and policies)

Act as a facilitator for HR programs such as performance management, engagement survey, and compliance training

Ability to apply sound judgment to sensitive and confidential information to ensure HR’s credibility and business reputation

Identify areas of improvement and key themes in business groups that HR could proactively engage

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, HR Management or comparable experience

1 years of experience in Human Resources

Ability to travel across northern New England

Valid driver’s license permitting operation of a vehicle with a safe driving record

A criminal background check that meets Agency standards

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of experience in Human Resources

1 years of employee relations experience

HR Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)

Experience with HRIS systems, HR Reporting, and Investigative/Business writing

Labor law knowledge

Project and change management skills

Strong business acumen and analytical problem-solving skills

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Communication – verbal: Expert

Communication – written: Expert

Confidentiality: Expert

Conflict Resolution: Expert

Customer Service: Expert

Leadership: Expert

Performance Management: Expert

Problem Solving: Expert

Process Improvement: Expert

Preferred

Reporting: Expert

Team Building: Expert

Writing and Editing: Expert

Education

Required

Bachelors Degree – Related field or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Human Resources Cert.