Human Resources Business Partner

Why Work for Park Lawn Corporation?

Service

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.

Benefits

• Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for managing a range of activities related to employee/labor relations and staffing functions.

Essential Functions

• Partners with business leaders to support Park Lawn’s local, regional, and corporate objectives including, but not limited to employee relations, diversity, workforce planning, organizational development, performance management, staffing, employment practices, rewards and recognition, benefits and succession planning.
• Responsible for all aspects of employee relations in assigned area of responsibility, including consultation, conflict resolution, coaching, disciplinary actions, appeals and working closely with management to resolve issues.
• Conducts internal investigations, document findings/recommendations in accordance with established policy and recommend resolutions to management.
• Represents organization in contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.
• Collaborates with legal counsel and other departments in the preparation for labor negotiations and other employment related legal matters and responses.
• Assists management team with the execution of counseling and progressive discipline on Performance/Attendance issues.
• Develops and delivers employment related training as needed.
• Creates and maintain strong, positive relationship with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Works as a liaison for communication across all locations and keep the team in the loop on the implementation of HR strategies, programs, practices and issues.
• Works as a thought leader who challenges the status quo while providing strategic and tactical HR counsel to leadership.
• Manages, coordinates and oversees all aspect of Human Resources procedures in compliance with Federal, State and Local employment and related HR laws in areas such as FMLA, ADA, EEOC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Business Acumen.
• Consultation.
• Ethical Practice.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Detail Orientation.
• Cultural Awareness.
• Relationship Management.
• H. R. Expertise.
• Time Management.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure 

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in human resource management or related field or equivalent level of experience, training and education.
• Minimum of three years of experience at a management or senior administrative level with emphasis on employee/labor relations.
• Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
• Knowledge of immigration laws and processes.
• PHR or SHRM certified professional preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred
• Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and labor laws and governmental compliance requirements.
• Problem solver with disputes by assisting management with win-win empl