Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Performs advanced professional Human Resources work and serves as a strategic partner to all HR division managers by providing guidance and stop gap leadership when needed in workforce development and human capital management initiatives. This position may serve as a lead on special and cyclical projects assigned by the Director/Deputy Director of HR, or HR division managers while supporting the Human Resources Business Partner function through consultation, policy interpretation, and problem resolution.

 

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner collaborates with department leadership to assess workforce needs, develop targeted training and leadership development programs, and implement strategies that enhance employee performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. This role interprets and applies to federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as organizational policies and procedures, to ensure compliance and consistency in human resources practices.

 

Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards

• Provides senior level support to HR division managers HR systems, employment policies, and operational procedures. Provides high level technical guidance to ensure consistent application of policies, effective system utilization, and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Provides subject matter expert level guidance on matters impacting the classification & compensation, talent management, training, benefits, and employee relations divisions.  Leads projects and/or designs assessments and programs assigned by the HR Director/Deputy Director.
• Ensures employees and supervisors are informed of applicable personnel policies, and workplace expectations through targeted training and communication. Assists with developing and facilitating training related to workplace conduct, performance expectations, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develops and tracks training metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, workforce skill progression, and employee engagement. Uses data and feedback to continuously refine learning initiatives and provide recommendations that improve organizational performance and workforce capability.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications

Education &Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field and five (5) or more years of professional human resources experience to include employee relations, training development and facilitation, and analyzing data

 

Knowledge of:

• In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws including Augusta-Richmond County HR policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Ability to interpret, analyze and compile statistical reports
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in handling emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, maintaining standards, and resolving problems
• Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports, and information in an effective manner and according to departmental guidelines

Skills:

• Expertise in computerized operations and record-keeping systems
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Strong people skills
• Designing, facilitating, and evaluating training programs to enhance workforce capability and system utilization

 

Certification: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or PHR Designation preferred

 

Travel from the office to other locations is required for this position less than 50% of the time. 

 

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.