HR Business Partner

Position Description
The HRBP is a highly motivated, results-driven individual, who works collaboratively with staff of all levels throughout the organization. This person should be a team player but can lead an HR business objective as called upon. The HRBP leverages critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations, identify potential solutions, and make informed decisions that drive successful outcomes. Must have proven success working as a HR generalist or business partner in a diverse organization and is an extremely perceptive person who can relate to individuals of all levels within the organization.

Critical Skills

• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving
• Initiative
• Commitment to Excellence
• Resilient
• Consultation
• Ethical Practice
• Relationship Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responds to policy interpretation inquiries and employee complaints.
• Advises managers on addressing employee issues by identifying root causes, and supports and monitors the implementation of appropriate solutions.
• Leads employee disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations.
• Represents the company at unemployment claims hearings.
• Handles and tracks leaves of absences.
• Reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.
• Ensures client groups follow the collective bargaining agreements by monitoring day-to-day implementation of policies concerning wages, hours and working conditions.
• Develops, implements, oversees and evaluates HR projects that include gathering feedback from stakeholders, pause points to assess progress, and adjusts timelines and deliverables in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates employee training programs.
• Interviews, screens and recruits job applicants to fill entry-level, professional and technical job openings.
• Conducts new hire orientation and training for employees at all levels and manages the processing of new hire paperwork.
• Participates in employee engagement efforts and committee.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field preferred; and three years employee relations experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience utilizing human resources information systems, such as UKG.

Must have proven success in managing a high-volume caseload in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where processes and structures are still evolving, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and ambiguity. Skilled in handling and incorporating feedback from multiple levels of approval, ensuring alignment and satisfaction across various stakeholders.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Bi-lingual English/Spanish and/or English/Tagalog preferred.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to apply logical thinking to identify and explain problems, collect data and establish fact, and create a valid conclusion or resolution to problems. Ability to think big picture in order to assess and prevent possible negative outcomes.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, PHR and/or PHRca certification helpful.

Other Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of HR best practices and regulations, proven ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner, excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to identify relationships and anticipate business needs. Experience creating resource material/toolkits and training staff on Human Resources policies and procedures. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Must be highly detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee works in an office at a computer workstation and accesses information from a computer. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the Human Resources area, and will be required to leave the area and maneuver throughout the facility to meet with staff of assigned departments. The employee must occasionally move up to 15 pounds. May be required to act and move quickly throughout the facility in order to be physically present in addressing workplace incidents.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Offices for this position are located within the administrative office area on the ground level of the Convention Center. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate with noises originating from persons talking within the office and office equipment being operated. The employee is occasionally exposed to exhaust fumes and airborne particles. During the course of our business the employee will be exposed to large crowds and public settings. Ability to work Monday through Friday to provide appropriate support and interaction to employees and other internal departments. The Convention Center is a 24/7 operation; therefore, hours and days outside of the standard work schedule will be needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities