Human Resources Business Partner
Goodwill Northern New England
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.