Human Resources Business Partner

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, this position works closely with leadership and employees, providing hands-on, strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related issues: talent management, employee relations, coaching/development, compensation, conflict management, organizational development, and training.  Identifies, calculates, and analyzes HR metrics to drive organizational change/improvement.  Plays an essential role in establishing and driving HR programs/talent initiatives forward, while ensuring they align with TRS business objectives.

Essential Functions

• Calculates, analyzes, and interprets various types of HR metrics (turnover, time to fill, employee engagement data, etc.) to advise and coach leaders on opportunities to enhance the employee experience at TRS. 
• Develops people strategies and designs approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Acts as a change agent for the organization by aligning people strategy with business strategy, working with leaders on setting priorities, driving values, and delivering business results.
• Develops strong relationships with leaders in order to partner with them on a variety of issues; develops a deep understanding of the business and how HR assists in producing positive business outcomes.
• Develops a future-proof compensation and benefits strategy in conjunction with reward and recognition interventions to increase bottom-line results and employee engagement.
• Works in collaboration with TRS leadership and employees to resolve conflicts and help facilitate positive employee relations, maintains a good working environment, builds morale, and decreases unwanted turnover.
• Provides HR expertise in the areas of feedback, employee relations, development and coaching, compensation, and organizational development.
• Partners with leadership to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that will support the strategic goals of TRS.
• Works with leaders on succession planning using tools such as 9-box to select and develop internal talent to ensure continuity in filling critical roles in the organization.
• Provides timely information and/or education for all levels of a company on HR issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists HR Director on initiatives/projects
• Manages employee benefits by serving as Group Insurance Representative and SERS retirement coordinator for SERS members.
• Assists with internal and external department audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to set up, interpret and track relevant HR metrics and key performance indicators to drive business results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to actively listen for understanding
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills with the ability to manage conflict successfully
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to drive multiple projects to completion
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is required.  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in Human Resources required with experience in developing, analyzing, and trending HR metrics to drive organizational change.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Benefits

• State health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off package including State holidays
• Defined benefit plan as member of Teachers’ Retirement System pension
• Deferred compensation plan