What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Business Partner position at CapMetro?
Job Description
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The Human Resources Business Partner plays a crucial role in driving organizational effectiveness and business success. The HRBP will play a key role in supporting CapMetro's strategic priorities by partnering with business leaders across multiple functions within the agency to implement People and Culture (P&C) strategies, create and champion change initiatives, coach leaders on talent management, utilize data for decision-making, and identify root causes of organizational challenges for targeted solutions.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Note : The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
- Proactively support assigned departments on implementing P&C programs that align with CapMetro's strategic priorities and enhance organizational effectiveness, inclusive but not limited to the following areas : performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Present strategic options to leaders on organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, and employee development to effectively facilitate business alignment and resource allocation.
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate data effectively and responsibly to make data-driven recommendations and drive business outcomes.
- Partner with department leadership to promote a respectful and inclusive work environment, ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws, policies, and procedures.
- Provide support to leaders on effective people management, leadership capabilities, fostering employee growth, and performance enhancement strategies.
- Collaborate with P&C's Employee Resource Center to provide strategic guidance on solutions for employee relations trends and patterns.
- Contribute to and lead strategic P&C team projects from initiation to execution working collaboratively with Program Manager, HR Integrations.
- Define talent problems and hypothesize, test and build solutions.
- Design, develop, and implement end-to-end solutions that address root causes within client groups and achieve desired business outcomes effectively.
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to establish and nurture credible relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including employees, managers, P&C centers of excellence, and external partners.
- Leverage strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders in P&C initiatives, drive consensus, and achieve collective goals for organizational success.
- Identify and capitalize on opportunities to drive and / or lead change, guiding effective change management through clear communication and actionable implementation plans.
- Embody and promote CapMetro's culture, values, and leadership capabilities, influencing stakeholders to embrace and drive meaningful change.
- Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action and reporting safety and security concerns.
- Perform other duties as required and / or assigned.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and / or hazardous working conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for managing employees performing work of a complex nature.
Incumbent must be able to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach vertically for overhead use and horizontally. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.
Mobility Status :
As a Mobile position, the incumbent is expected to work in the office as needed. There will be access to touchdown / collaboration spaces when on site. Must be in-office for socialization, strategic collaboration, supervision, oversite, and accountability as needed. This position is based in Austin, Texas. Successful out-of-state candidates must relocate to the state of Texas prior to start date and may have the opportunity to work remotely anywhere in Texas after a specified period. #LI-Hybrid
About Us
CapMetro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985 and work every day to give residents, commuters, and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives.
We're always on the move, connecting people with jobs, schools, restaurants, shops, festivals, and other great places to hang out. In fact, we have more than 31 million boardings each year.
About the Team
At CapMetro, we work to empower, enhance, and serve the region and its communities through the responsible delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality transportation. We are driven by a culture of Safety, Equity, Transparency, Sustainability, and Innovation . These values guide us in our daily activities, and decision-making and position us to be a great community partner and to better serve our riders who trust us to get them where they're going!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
CapMetro is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs at the time.
