As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will focus on supporting our workforce by aligning HR initiatives to business goals. This position requires a versatile HR professional adept at managing diverse HR tasks, including benefits, onboarding, recruiting, compliance, and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Manage the benefits program for the company, including but not limited to benefit enrollment, qualifying life event changes, look back period audits, classification changes, etc.
• Lead the monthly benefit reconciliation process
• Manage the 401K enrollment program
• Assist in payroll processing, which includes calculating wages, deductions, and overtime. Ensure accurate and timely payroll disbursements
• Ensure all employee data in HRIS is accurate, conducting audits on a regular basis
• Respond to team member HR calls/email/communication
• Stay informed about labor laws and regulations to ensure all HR practices, payroll processing, terminations, and final payment laws are being followed
• Ensure all policies and procedures are being consistently applied and compliant with all state law and regulations
• Helps with office administration items and other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exercises extreme attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years of HR experience
• Comprehensive understanding of HR practices, laws, and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite- strong Excel experience
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred