Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Reporting to the Managing Director of Human Resources, the Senior Human Resources Business Partner will be responsible for providing comprehensive and proactive HR management support for designated departments. This individual will have day-to-day operational responsibility for a broad spectrum of HR issues including employee relations, employee engagement, performance management, training and development, recruitment, and HR process improvement. Specific responsibilities:

Job Functions:

• Partner with department management to align business and talent strategies. Establish positive working relationships, build morale, and increase retention.
• Maintain an effective level of knowledge about the assigned departments and understanding of their functions, workflow, goals, and objectives.
• Analyze and recommend appropriate staffing models to ensure the highest level of service to the Firm in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible.
• Provide employee relations counsel to management and employees. Facilitate problem resolution, offer performance improvement counsel and implementation of performance improvement plans.
• Manage and facilitate the annual performance evaluation process for assigned departments.
• Recommend changes to staff compensation based on performance levels and sound market data.
• Prepare responses to various salary surveys.
• Plan, implement and administer an effective staffing and recruiting program.
• Analyze training needs for department employees. Develop and implement training plans to meet needs.
• Work with managers to implement and lead initiatives related to employee engagement and employee development.
• Assist the HR Team in aligning HR strategy and programming with Firm and department specific strategy.
• Analyze HR operations and recommend improvements in systems and process.
• Review, develop, and enhance policies and procedures to effectively support the Firm and its employees.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable Human Resources federal and state requirements.
• Participate in special projects on an as needed basis.

Essential Management Competencies:

• Uses leadership skills to establish effective working relationships, encourage teamwork, and build consensus to meet or exceed project standards and Firm objectives.
• Maintains active lines of communication within and between departments to share knowledge and support collaborative efforts, organizational change, and goal achievement.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments affecting the project and utilizes innovative thinking, creativity, and sound decision-making to ensure the highest level of achievement, productivity, and work satisfaction.
• Manages change occurring within the department and collaborates with other members of management to ensure organizational change is effective, efficient, and aligned with the Firm's strategic goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• 8 years Human Resource Generalist experience, with a minimum of 5 years at the management or business partner level.
• Strong knowledge of legal issues and compliance in the workplace.
• Proven ability to partner with departmental managers/supervisors and senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines while working independently.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and presentation consistent with a professional office environment.
• Proven ability to provide superior client service to internal and external constituents.
• Ability to handle confidential information and deal with sensitive issues in a discreet and ethical manner.
• Reliable team-player with a positive attitude and demonstrated commitment to providing superior client service.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office. Experience with HRIS required.