HR Business Partner

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life-changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Conducts biweekly meetings with respective business units.
• Provides guidance and internal customer service and support by interpreting and explaining human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Keep staff informed of all Goodwill initiatives, policy changes and updates and other general company information
• Consults with leaders and talent acquisition team on hiring needs and job redesign decisions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 8 years of experience required. OR
• Associate's degree AND 6 years of experience required. OR
• Bachelor’s degree AND 4 years experience required. 

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

Preferred Certification: PHR/SPHR Certification

External Hiring Range: $62,900.00 - $65,436.80/Year

Travel: Travel required