ACCELA HR Business Partner Salary in the United States

About us:

Accela is the industry pioneer in government licensing, permitting, service request, and inspection solutions, with more than 20 years of experience. We offer cloud based Civic Applications and a robust, scalable solutions platform informed by industry best practices. In short, Accela helps governments innovate, so they can improve the business and citizen experience, promoting community development and creating an environment where citizens and businesses thrive.

At Accela, employees enjoy a culture that emphasizes performance, productivity and collaboration. You can’t help but feel empowered and motivated when you work with like-minded individuals who are passionate about contributing to a market-leading, high-growth software organization with proven technology.

Where you fit:

Accela is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our growing HR team. You will be responsible for providing HR support across the organization, providing expert advice on fair and equitable employment practices and provide coaching to managers regarding policies and process. This role will also work closely with the Talent Acquisition team providing recruiting support to the organization.  

This is a critical role with a lot of responsibility and enormous growth potential as the business scales. If you are an ambitious HR professional and you thrive on creating highly efficient process, seamless execution, while providing exceptional levels of customer service and creating a fun and collaborative environment, you should consider joining our team.

You will be responsible for the following and will also be the creative type that will challenge us to think beyond these expectations to create even better HR services.

What you will do: 

• Monitor and provide support to the business during annual employee life cycle processes such as performance reviews, compensation and rewards, and headcount planning
• Work closely with executives, management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Work closely with the HR operations team members to implement specific HR processes and transactions
• Effectively help resolve employee relations concerns and when necessary, conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Solve problems and get to the root cause of any issue, no matter how complex, design and quickly implement solutions
• Drive implementation and execution of core programs
• Analyze and interpret the organization’s needs in order to make program improvement recommendations, leverage best practices and identify opportunities for efficiencies
• Assist the Talent Acquisition team with sourcing, screening and managing full life-cycle recruiting activities for assigned positions as needed
• Complete ad-hoc projects, reporting and tasks as required

 Who you are:

• A high-energy, self-starter with the ability to work in a constantly changing environment
• A “hands-on” doer with an insane attention to detail and follow through
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments, partners across all departments and levels and who wants to have fun while getting things done
• A continuous learner looking to grow with our organization

The education, skills and experience you bring:

• BA/BS degree in business, human resources management or related field and 3+ years of human resources and/or business partner experience
• Experience in all HR functional areas (recruiting, compensation, performance management, retention, etc.)
• HR strategist with proven HR Business Partner skills
• An assertive, flexible and common-sense work style that is proactive in communications, effective in building relationships and influencing at all levels within the company
• The ability to manage sensitive and complex employee relations cases and experience conducting investigations, making recommendations and facilitating resolution
• A strong, independent, results-focused orientation and a proven track record of exceeding expectations
• Experience balancing multiple priorities, performing work details with accuracy and meeting established deadlines
• Strong organizational, analytical and written/oral communication skills
• PHR/SPHR certification desired

Accela is a place where everyone can grow. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.

Benefits and Perks:

Beyond a stellar work environment, great people and inspiring, innovative work – we have some great benefits and perks:

• Competitive salaries
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family, along with other wellness and disability plans
• 12 paid holidays and a competitive paid time off policy
• Catered lunches, fully stocked kitchens, walking trails and nearby access to restaurants, food trucks and farmer’s markets in some of our locations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.