Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will serve as a strategic partner with leadership within assigned business units. This individual will develop and nurture this partnership in order to build morale, improve workplace relationships, and boost productivity and retention. The position will be responsible for delivering a high level of human resource expertise on employee relations, performance management and other critical issues.

What you get to do:
 

• Collaborate with Park area leadership to support business strategies.
• Provide basic to advanced coaching and development.
• Assist business unit leaders in providing employees with appropriate development opportunities.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Provide expert advice on succession planning and talent mobility.
• Support performance management process.
• Provide HR policy guidance and compliance (LOA, Accommodations, FMLA)
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to develop policies, programs, and solutions.
• Analyze data trends and metrics to advise on informed business decisions.
• Provide HR policy guidance on advancement, merit process and compensation.

What it takes to succeed:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR management and related experience in a high volume environment.
• Five or more years of experience as a human resources generalist.
• Availability to work occasional weekends and holidays
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Sound understanding of organizational design elements.
• Expertise with job analysis, agile organizational design, job design and strategic workforce planning.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Understanding of human resources related laws and government regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to employee management, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Experience in recruitment, selection, training, compensation, and human resource information systems.
• Attention to Detail — Job requires diligence regarding details and thoroughness in completing tasks.
• Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, collaborative attitude.
• Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change, variety and some ambiguity in the workplace.
• Teamwork—Job requires ability to work with a group of people to achieve a shared goal or outcome.

REQUIRED SKILLS
 

• Active listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Proactivity—Looking ahead at future activities, projects and events and anticipating needs, problems and possible outcomes.
• Critical thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Time management — Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others.
• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of each audience.
• Speaking — Talking to others to clearly and effectively convey information.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.