What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner position at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona?
Position Description:
Designs and administers proactive programs, procedures and plans to facilitate and support business growth, a high performance culture, a strong employer reputation, employee engagement, employee relations and legal compliance. Provides strategic partnership through being a collaborative creator of solutions to business objectives and a partner in solving business problems for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities. This role is a trusted advisor and subject matter expert ensuring alignment, inclusion, collaboration and communication. Drives efficiencies with metric-driven continuous improvement, and solicits client group involvement to help drive change.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Consults and advises client groups regarding people solutions; collaborates with line leadership in problem solving, in pursuit of corporate and team goals.
- Works with business leaders as part of a team on organization design and any restructuring efforts for client groups.
- Researches, manages, and resolves complex situations as they arise, related to Employee Relations issues; conducts effective and objective investigations.
- First point of contact for leadership and employees regarding HR related concerns, answering inquiries.
- Participates in HR work streams to advance talent and career development; analyzes trends and metrics; evaluates success of Talent Management & Development programs.
- Provides strategies to increase morale, productivity and retention; engages in workforce and succession planning and encourages employee engagement.
- Conducts various trainings related to benefits, compensation, employment law, and business procedures or strategies.
- Advises and coaches managers on Performance Management, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Compensation, Employee Relations, Rewards and Recognition.
- Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
- Plays a critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.
- Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):
- 3-4 years or more years of Human Resources Business Partner or Generalist experience preferably within a services or retail environment.
- Customer focused orientation with strong communication skills and the ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to drive communication across a broader group.
- Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
- Strong MS Office skills.
- Valid drivers' license and clean MVR.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
