Human Resources Business Partner

Overview

HKS Dallas is seeking a HR Business Partner to join our team.

Partners directly with all levels in a strategic and hands-on role to develop and execute the Human Resources deliverables for respective region. Self-starter, able to influence and drive change, to deal with ambiguity and to demonstrate results to the business. Possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of human resources principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with region, state and city’s legal requirements and industry regulations and collaborating with global Talent team on needed actions
• Partners with leadership and employees on the handling of employee relations and sensitive personnel matters
• Encourages and assists managers with developing documentation to support employment discussions and decisions in accordance with firmwide policies and procedures
• Handles complaints and inquiries in a fair and empathetic manner
• Communicates regularly and effectively with management and employees to avoid and address conflicts and disputes, and may act as a mediator in facilitating resolution
• Counsels leaders and employees on performance management plans for respective region in collaboration with global Talent team
• Ensures completion of and/or delivers locally required trainings such as safety requirements
• Supports regional office leadership by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions by synthesis of available data, professional knowledge and experience
• Coaches employees through aspects of the employee lifecycle from onboarding to employee inquiries to termination
• Partners in initial compensation reviews and fielding questions for respective region with HR Operations Manager
• Monitors and proactively reacts to respective region’s HR metrics, trends, and performance for assigned projects, in consultation and collaboration with Talent leaders
• Contributes to the implementation of changes in policies and regulations governing compliance
• Collaborates with global Talent team to update policies, manuals and guidelines to keep up with business and regulatory changes in line with HKS values and to guide office leadership and employee actions
• May collaborate on special projects with the global Talent team
• May prepare necessary paperwork and documentation for formal procedures in respective region
• Assists in answering general benefits questions and escalating benefits questions to the global Benefits team when needed
• Stays current with developments in compliance regulations relating to Human Resources
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Local HR certification required
• Typically with 6 years of related experience
• Experience in MS Office Suite, including Excel
• Knowledge of Adobe software including InDesign and Illustrator to create and edit presentations and reports preferred
• Strong knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and respective employment laws for the region
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to proactively problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Travel will be required
  
  

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

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