Human Resources Business Advisor

Referral Details

We greatly appreciate your referral, and we look forward to reviewing the qualifications of the candidate you've recommended. Here's a brief overview of the process: After you've completed this referral form, your recommended candidate will be directed to apply for the specific role through our website. This step is crucial for Wipfli to remain compliant with federal laws and to ensure a fair and transparent selection process. Once their application is received, our Talent Acquisition team will evaluate their qualifications, including how well they align with the requirements of the role and the broader needs of our organization. Your referred candidate will remain in our candidate database for future opportunities, offering them additional chances to become part of our team. As the referrer, your role in the recruitment process is to bring potential talent to our attention. We ask that you refrain from discussing updates on the candidate's status, out of respect for their personal consideration. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide you with a final update once the candidate has been informed of their application status. Throughout this process, we may reach out to you with questions or additional information to ensure a seamless and effective referral experience. Thank you for your invaluable contribution to our recruitment efforts, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and support throughout this process.

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Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities: Internal Consultant - Provides HR consultation and leadership for multiple business units. Ensures delivery and alignment of Talent and Culture products and services to support achievement of firm strategies. - Acts as a collaborator, advisor and coach to partners and associates, advising on matters related to talent management, associate relations, culture, organizational development, leadership and workforce planning. - Provides associate relations coaching and counsel to ensure consistency of policy and practice to preserve the health of the firm/associate relationship. - Responds to associate inquiries on HR policies, procedures, and programs. - Talent and Performance Management - Provides advice and counsel to performance coaches and associates regarding performance related concerns, and talent development. - Participates in objective investigations related to workplace matters under the guidance of senior members of the field HR team. - Facilitates performance evaluation process. Business Knowledge - Develops a proven understanding and appreciation of the firm’s organizational structure, culture and business objectives to develop and implement HR programs and processes that are aligned with the firm’s values and objectives. - Provides HR perspective and solutions to business challenges (i.e. organizational changes, acquisitions & divestitures, etc.). Communicates a point of view that illustrates the Talent and Culture implications of business decisions. Identifies problems that affect business strategy and predicts potential obstacles to success. Organizational Development - Collaborates with other members of the Talent and Culture team to develop and implement, Talent and Culture strategies, policies and practices in the areas of organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, associate relations, compensation, talent and performance management, change management, associate engagement and professional development. Ensures consistent application of these practices in their designated business units. Special Projects - Participates on special and cross-functional projects as needed. These projects could be business unit specific or firm-wide in nature. - Leads and supports critical components of Wipfli’s M&A activities—specifically acquisitions—by overseeing T&C-related projects to ensure smooth integration and successful outcomes. Other - Performs or coordinates the tactical duties necessary to assist or administer various aspects of the firm’s compensation and benefit, talent acquisition, organization development, and associate relations programs. - Exhibits the ability to follow standardized process templates, collaborates with more senior HR Business Advisors when unique circumstances arise - Develops and maintains a high level of process and compliance knowledge and expertise. - Identifies and assesses business risk within the scope of their responsibilities and escalates when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or similar field - Human Resource Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) preferred - 3+ years in human resources Abilities: - Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively - Ability to work u