Human Resources Business Partner

This position provides business and HR leadership to the assigned division(s) as an integral part of the management team to facilitate change and provide direction to achieve desired business outcomes. This senior position is accountable for providing HR leadership to assure the division meets operational objectives through human resources.

As a partner with the management team, the HR Business Partner has a solid understanding of the business and anticipates the needs of the organization and leadership. The HR Business Partner is the direct contact for staff in the division to provide guidance and identify trends to promote retention and staff engagement. The HR Business Partner collaborates to ensure the organization builds world class people resources through a variety of talent initiatives. The HR Business Partner is responsible for preparing our leaders of the future and working with management to coach, train and develop.

The HR Business Partner manages special projects and initiatives supporting the organization and continuous improvement.

Position Accountabilities:

• Lead and set direction for all levels of management on Human Resources strategy and initiatives, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, compensation strategy and implementation, performance management, employee relations, succession planning, training and development, strategic planning and design, human resources communications, change management and others. This will include other human resources unit level support for learning and development, change management, employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, and benefits.
• Partner with division management to support business objectives. Anticipate and understand division needs and collaborate with division to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness. Participate in the development and execution of business strategies as it relates to people matters, which support the division objectives. Participates in the strategic planning and facilitating processes to help define the direction of the division and suggest alternatives for proper organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with staff in the organization to understand and anticipate the needs and interests of staff. Identify trends and work with staff and management to respond to issues. Address staff concerns, provide guidance, and facilitate appropriate direction, considering overall employee engagement, and retention.
• Manage design of human resource strategies and programs in support of division business needs. Develop and report meaningful metrics to support the business, as appropriate. Formulate short and long-range strategies to ensure effective management of human resources initiatives and utilization for the assigned division.
• Manage companywide special projects and organizational initiatives effecting change in structure, culture and business processes.
• Develop new programs and services for the division as needed, teaming with the human resources functional service providers.
• Develop policies and procedures in collaboration with other human resources colleagues.
• Lead compensation management and analysis with divisions, including job analysis and evaluation, assignment of grade levels, and implementation of organization structures.
• Partner with human resources colleagues to match unique positions with market data or areas of concern based on retention, talent acquisition issues, and other areas.
• Manage and implement joint initiatives, such as organization compensation studies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in HR or Business-related experience required.
• SPHR, PHR or other HR/Business related certifications preferred.
• Experience supporting a Technology division as an HR Business Partner preferred.
• 10 plus years of Human Resources experience
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office applications (specifically, Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Effective communications skills to advise and counsel all levels of management and staff, including C-suite level.
• Strong orientation towards action, decision making, process and metrics management, and innovation.
• Experience supporting Technology organization with highly technical professionals and diverse workforces.
• Proven ability to build relationships, establish trust and credibility and provide excellent customer service with individuals from all organizational levels.
• Ability to display a professional presence when communicating individually or in group settings.
• Ability to influence others and to adapt to changing needs of the business and proactively develop human resources strategies to meet those needs.
• Ability to be decisive and objectively make decisions and recommendations in a timely manner.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems and conflict.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and issues simultaneously. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of HR and Employment Laws and best practices.