Associate HR Business Partner
EmPower HR
We believe in our Employees First and we get great results because of great people. We continually strive to create a workplace culture that challenges and encourages our employees to step outside their comfort zones and promotes creativity and participation. We pursue the greatest possible impact in every interaction, every minute of every day. Our foundation is made up of our Pillars:
Dream Big | Have Courage | Take Initiative | Be Accountable | Enjoy It | Give Back
In terms of cultural fit, the successful candidate will win the hearts and minds of our clients, be self-motivated and be energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart, fast-paced and successful colleagues. He or she will enjoy being a part of an organization focused on excellent service to our clients and will be a naturally collaborative individual who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels. Additionally, he or she will be a strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to take initiative with discretion and judgment.
Position Summary:
The HR Business Partner is a high-performing experienced HR professional who is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with external clients and aligning with them to help deliver their desired business outcomes. This role is a trusted partner to clients and provides guidance and expertise for the full scope of Human Resource functions and disciplines including legal compliance, strategic planning, talent acquisition and performance management, training and development, leadership coaching, employee relations, engagement, and risk management.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop deep, trusting relationships with all Buying Influences at client sites.
- Provide excellent strategic HR service to a variety of high level, large, and complex clients ensuring that they are consistently satisfied with our service.
- Learn each client’s business and understand the business operations and core functions.
- Identify workplace issues and problem solve to find solutions.
- Provide guidance on employment law and compliance.
- Manage all HR aspects of new client implementation.
- Develop and present training courses to management staff at client sites.
- Support clients through mergers, acquisitions, layoffs, organizational restructures, and other business changes.
- Assist in developing performance management processes.
- Successfully handle employee relations issues and investigations.
- Provide subject matter expertise and act as a strategic resource in all areas of human resources.
- Partner with members of the HR team in managing projects, improving human resources processes and programs for clients.
- Extensive local and potential out of town travel required.
Required Skills/ Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to act consistently with the company’s Purpose and vision (6 Pillars).
- Demonstrated ability to deliver strategic HR services.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized with attention to detail.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without formal authority.
- Strong independent judgement and decision-making skills, even in the absence of information.
- Exceptional analytical skills.
- Proven capability to plan at both strategic and operational/tactical levels with alignment to the company’s goals.
- Ability to drive complex change and manage key stakeholders.
- Relentless customer focus combined with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently and with a high level of autonomy and discipline.
- Ability to handle difficult conversations and resolve conflict.
- Display a positive attitude and passion for serving clients.
- Ability to practice attentive and active listening skills.
- Able to manage through and be comfortable with ambiguity; can effectively cope with change and adapt according to business or client needs.
- Approachable and able to successfully build relationships with diverse groups of people
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of solid strategic human resources experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience with HRIS platforms.
- Experience leading teams.
- Strong business knowledge and the ability to understand business metrics.
Work Environment:
- This position operates in a professional office environment.
- This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
- Travel within US 20% of the time.
- Frequent travel to client locations and networking events.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement:
EmPower HR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.