Human Resources Business Partner

Salary Range: $78,300.00 - $98,000.00
Exact compensation may vary based on skill, experience and locationPOSITION PURPOSEThe HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic role that serves as a key liaison between the HR department and assigned business units. The HRBP is responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, providing guidance and support to managers and employees, and driving HR programs that contribute to the overall success of the organization. This role requires a strong understanding of HR best practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that support business goals and objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on a wide range of HR topics, including talent management, performance management, employee relations, and compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to employees, addressing their concerns and helping to resolve HR-related issues.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to design, implement, and evaluate HR programs and initiatives that drive employee engagement, retention, and performance.
• Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and develop actionable insights.
• Conduct investigations and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Support organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, workforce planning, and talent development.
• Stay current with employment laws, regulations, and best practices, and ensure compliance across assigned business units.
• Recommend and coordinate training and development programs for managers and employees on various HR topics.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

 Required EXPERIENCE , Knowledge, AND SKILLS Required: 

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated expertise in various areas of the human resources department.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, and FLSA.
• A strategic partner: you can comprehensively understand the business strategy and connect it to HR strategy and future needs of the organization. 
• Demonstrated ability to establish a strong partnership with HR peers/leaders and members of the leadership team.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening skills, and empathy).
• Expert ability to build relationships with other leaders, business partners, and stakeholders.

 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY 

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

   INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only inc