HR Business Partner

ABOUT US

PARTNER offers full-service engineering, environmental and energy consulting, and design services throughout the Americas, Europe, and around the globe. As a leading firm in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry, we have 1400 employees in more than 40 offices. We want to be the best home for talented professionals in our field! We know that if we hire the best and the brightest, the clients will come, and we will continue to build our company. Our internally focused mission has led to Partner being recognized on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms List, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Our entrepreneurial environment is one where each person can have an impact. Check out this role and join our team of talented people!

Learn more about Partner at www.partneresi.com.

SUMMARY

Partner Engineering & Science has an exciting opportunity for a creative and motivated HR Business Partner to join our Human Resources team. This role, located in Eatontown, NJ, will serve as a partner to leaders on human resources-related issues and be a champion and change agent for the very best working experience for all employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TASKS

• Support global HR initiatives and programs led by the Executive Director, People & Culture, and work with the HR and Talent Acquisition teams, as well as Legal.
• Build and maintain solid relationships with leaders and employees to create a culture employees will love.
• Execute programs to develop/retain top talent.
• Execute talent management and development strategies to support organization’s growth.
• Thoughtfully engage with employees on general queries about compensation, career frameworks, internal mobility, and employee relation issues.
• Perform routine administrative tasks to ensure HR processes are completed accurately, and on time, and in accordance with established HR business processes.
• Assist with on-boarding new hires, including offer letter processing, new hire orientation facilitation, processing benefits and new hire paperwork.
• Periodically conduct audits to ensure accuracy.
• Support employee relations and act as point of contact for HR related questions. Assist with investigations, review findings, and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legislation pertaining to employee files, hiring and personnel matters, company policies and reporting requirements.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual HR reports as needed.
• Process employee changes in a timely manner.
• Support HRBP with workers compensation and leaves of absence.
• Responsible for employment verification requests and unemployment verifications.
• Develop and execute surveys focused on driving a positive culture and employee engagement.
• Support HR and Ops team on other company-wide efforts including learning & development and event facilitation (new hire summits, morale events, etc.)
• Support company-wide full life-cycle recruitment by screening/interviewing talent for their areas of responsibility.
• Perform additional tasks & projects as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Must be able to gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees and management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including ability to develop written communications.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates, including proactive phone and internet research.
• Excellent organizational skills - must be able to multi-task, follow through and prioritize workload.
• Ability to be flexible, self-directed, motivated, and to effectively communicate.
• Skilled in database management and record keeping.
• Ability to aggregate and present findings in concise manner (e.g. via Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with customer service orientation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 8 years of HR experience including general HR and talent acquisition experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, emphasis in Human Resources preferred.
• Proficiency in HRIS software a must, Ultimate Software a plus.
• Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with virtual collaboration tools (MS Teams preferred).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SPHR preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of all Federal and state employment laws and related legislation including Americans with Disabilities Act, EEOC, FEHC, OSHA and the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection. If candidate does not have extensive experience in this area, they must be passionate about learning.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Results Driven: Must have proven track record in HR.
• Action Oriented: Ability to work hard and get stuff done!
• Resourceful: Ability to develop creative solutions to find and hire the best talent while assessing experiential, competency and cultural fit.
• Resilient: Handles challenges with poise and maintains positive outlook.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Must be a self-starter who takes initiative to identify key areas for improvement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to read, write, speak & comprehend English.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout the work shift.

We will consider qualified applicants who have criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

California Consumer Privacy Act

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https://www.partneresi.com/about/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act