HR Business Partner III

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GENERAL SUMMARY

This position provides Human Resources support for a moderate-to-large sized client base where it partners with leaders on HR strategies within their groups and helps to anticipate HR issues with early intervention and proactive management advice. For the client base it supports, it is responsible for a variety of Human Resource duties in the areas of compensation, benefits, HRIS, staffing, labor relations, employee relations, EEO, management training, and/or workforce development. It conducts investigations of HR issues, facilitates communications between leadership and employees, and assists with leadership development initiatives. This position works with leaders to align HR initiatives with business processes and objectives while utilizing administrative and technical expertise in support of Human Resources strategies and goals.  With minimal supervision, this position will also be responsible for different projects within specific HR functions.  This position may also serve as a project or functional lead and may work with other Human Resources staff to ensure project timelines are met.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Internal/External Customer Support

This position provides direct support to both internal and external customers through use of general knowledge of Human Resource discipline(s), established Energy Northwest procedures, guidelines, policy and applicable laws.  This position provides support for a moderate-to-large customer base and/or for functions of moderate-to-significant size, scope and/or complexity.  It functions independently with very limited direction and assistance from specialists and/or supervision.

Provides input and helps to implement HR strategies to support evolving business needs. Partners with leaders at all levels to understand and anticipate how HR policies, processes, and procedures can be leveraged to meet business goals and objectives.

Conducts special projects and studies.  Makes recommendations in area of specialized expertise.  Works directly with other HR Specialists, Generalists or Professionals to help develop programs and plans related to any assigned specialty areas.  

Provides day to day Human Resources support in some or all of the following areas:  compensation, benefits, HRIS, staffing, labor relations, employee relations, EEO, management training and/or workforce development.  Requires general knowledge and experience in multiple Human Resource discipline(s) as identified. This position will be a direct customer interface, and exercises discretion and judgment in resolving issues, suggesting solutions and working to accommodate customer requests in a timely and consistent manner.  This position is responsible to meet timelines and may see processes through from start to finish.   This position is responsible for collecting and analyzing data and recommending process improvements.

The incumbent will perform assignments requiring the application of fundamental principles, concepts, techniques and guidelines in various Human Resources disciplines.  Provide advice to management, employees and union officials in regard to the areas listed.  Tracks trends and developments in assigned departments and/or work groups.  Conducts studies, performs research and prepares reports.

Develops and runs complex reports identifying HR trends and issues to provide proactive input to leaders on HR issues identified and effective strategies to address them. 

Manages special projects and may train employees on various topics, including assisting with leadership development initiatives to advance the skills of agency leaders.

Internal HR Department Support:

Provides direct support internally to Human Resource staff, supervision and associated Energy Northwest Leadership.  Is involved in various projects and supports overall Human Resource goals and objectives through daily activity and HR team interactions. Takes an active role in planning and provides file room assistance ensuring all files are up to date. 

Communications:

Actively provides accurate communications verbally, written, and through presentations to internal and/or external customers to relay Human Resource data and information, in response to inquiry and for clarification purposes.  Communication is part of daily activity and will require diplomacy, tact and professionalism.  Maintains strict confidentiality and data integrity. 

Training:

Provides training either individually or as part of a team to the organi