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The People Experience Business Partner (PEBP) will be responsible for aligning business objectives with team member and management in designated business units / functional areas / facilities. The PEBP will be assigned to business unit(s) to ensure the effective deployment of PE strategies, processes, policies, systems and metrics that contribute to the overall success of the business. The PEBP will serve as a consultant to management and will work proactively to recognize issues and develop appropriate measures and tools to enhance business unit performance. This role will be seen as a strategic thought partner and resource for the business unit they support and takes a more consultative role working in PE as a team member champion and change agent.
 

Key Responsibilities –

• Serve as key, trusted advisor to leadership on business direction, particularly related to people aspects of the business by demonstrating a thorough understanding of business strategies, competitive landscape and current, anticipated and potential future business challenges
• Collaboratively design solutions from a holistic PE and process thinking perspective within a relevant business context and communicate in business terms
• Guide business leaders in identifying, prioritizing and building current and future talent strategies, pipelines, behaviors, structures, and processes, supported by data and analysis
• Works closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, stimulate employee development and retention
• Build and maintain business knowledge for assigned areas of responsibility, including organizational strategy, competitive strengths, industry dynamics, profit levels, customers, and competitors, as well as how the business’ focus fits into the overall Reece business strategy
• Guide organizational change through application of extensive knowledge related to the business and industry trends, relationship development and partnership skills, key internal company processes, as well as People Experience
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, ER investigations, corrective actions)
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the PE group to develop solutions, programs and policies
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance

Key COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Adaptability – Effectively adapts and to changing work environments.  Remains flexible in spite of adversity.  Embraces change from current environment to desired future state.
• Communication - Expresses thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.  Reacts appropriately while listening and understanding the views of others.  Encourages open communication.
• Customer Service - Provides excellent customer service to clients, vendors, and/or fellow Reece team members.  Responds promptly, professionally, effectively, and efficiently to internal and external customer needs.  Manages difficult or emotional situations.  Recognizes sense of urgency in responding to needs.  Follows up to ensure requests and/or needs are met.  Ensures commitments are met consistently.
• Dependability – Meets deadlines and commitments to ensure the job gets done.  Consistently completes assignments in an accurate and timely fashion.  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.  Demonstrates ability to work independently.  Can be relied upon to meet deadlines and perform at expected level in typical circumstances as well as unexpected circumstances.
• Job Knowledge - Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely.  Understands and adheres to Reece policies and procedures.  Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.
• Multi-Tasking – Ability to multi task and juggle priorities within allotted timelines.  Manages a variety of responsibilities in a timely, efficient manner.  Prioritizes work appropriately.
• Organization