HR Business Partner III

HR Business Partner IIIJob no : 502822 Work type : Regular Full-Time Location : Wichita, KS Capability Area : Human ResourcesJOB DESCRIPTION : Provides human resources consultation and support to a designated business unit to define and execute HR strategies that enable accomplishment of business objectives. Contributes to the development of workforce plans and understands external customer trends and issues in the industry that could potentially impact business. Provides guidance to convert strategies into result-driven actions. Utilizes knowledge of various human resources functions to provide tactical support to line managers. Acts as liaison with other HR functions. Provides change management support as needed. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Must be able to travel.DEPARTMENT : NORC PEOPLEThe NORC People department supports NORC's mission and values by collaborating with research, operations, and administrative departments to recruit, develop, and retain top staff. Because NORC is a government contractor, the NORC People team plays a large role ensuring that all staff information and systems remain secure and that our organization is fully compliant with our policies. NORC People is responsible for talent acquisition, hiring, benefits administration, employee relations matters, and performance evaluation programs to ensure our organization is maintaining compliance while keeping employees’ best interests in mind.RESPONSIBILITIES : Talent : Support Talent Management Lifecycle (Attract, Select, Orient, Develop, Deploy, Assess, Reward) with the end game of building world-class teams with bench strength that can deliver against strategic and operational initiativesAssists in the development and implementation of recruitment and staffing strategiesDevelop and maintain a strong leadership team through coaching, mentoring and development at all levelsCulture : Ensure culture exemplifies NORC values and drives employer of choice statusActively develop and foster a positive employee relations climate, high employee engagement, team effectiveness and integration, and employer of choice statusAssist managers in collaboration with the Director, Employee Relations and supervisors with record keeping and documentation on employee relations issues and corrective action steps in disciplinary issuesMaintain visibility and active presence within the team, providing daily support and communicationActively participate in department leadership meetings and strategy sessionsIdentify, communicate and problem-solve employee relations issues with the Director, Employee RelationsFunctional Excellence : Deliver excellent HR functional serviceLeverage and improve HR processes to drive excellence and capability to deliver value for departments and people developmentCoach, counsel and direct leadership regarding Company policies and employment law. Ensure fairness and consistencyDay-to-day HR tasks and other duties and projects as required or assignedProvides training and communication on HR programs, benefits and processesREQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE : Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field5 years of HR experience, including HR Business Partner rolesStrong understanding of HR laws, regulations, and best practicesExceptional interpersonal and communication skillsStrong business acumenStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to build strong relationships and influence at all levelsProven success in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance managementAbility to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriateProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareVALUED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE : Experience at a consulting or professional services firmExperience working with ADP and ATS programs / systemsHR CertificationsCOMPETENCIES : Knowledge and Technical Skills : Possessing required job skills and knowledge such as analytical skills and data gathering, using technology, keeping up to date with current developments in own field, and demonstrating the ability to learn and apply new technical skillsCommunication : Using good listening skills, choosing appropriate communication methods, speaking clearly and persuasively, writing informatively and with clarity, and displaying good presentation skillsJudgment : Demonstrating the ability to think intelligently and logically to make sound, accurate and reasoned decisions, make effective and timely decisions, and include appropriate people in the decision-making processInnovation : Displaying original thinking and creativity, making suggestions for improving work, and being resourcefulProblem-Solving : Quickly identifying problems, developing alternative solutions, analyzing, diagnosing and resolving problems, using logic and reason to develop rational arguments for decisions, and escalating appropriatelyInitiative : Contributing to or carrying out new ideas, taking independent action and calculated risks to achieve goals, seeking responsibility, and acquiring and mastering both skills and knowledgeBusiness Acumen / Development : Using knowledge and understanding of NORC financial, marketing, administrative and operational data and industry information to make sound business judgments, setting organizational and / or personal priorities, and contributing to proposalsInterpersonal Skills : Building rapport and relating well to all types of people, resolving conflicts constructively, acting cooperatively, and demonstrating empathyAgility : Agility is the ability, adapt, change quickly, and succeed in a rapidly changing, ambiguous environment#LI-KB1SALARY AND BENEFITS : The pay range for this position is $118,000 – $177,000.This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC’s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to : Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employmentDental and vision insuranceA defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement programGroup life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insuranceBenefits that promote work / life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).NORC’s Approach to Equity and TransparencyPay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings. At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).WHAT WE DO : NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.WHO WE ARE : For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.EEO STATEMENT : NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally protected characteristics.Advertised : December 17, 2024 Central Standard TimeApplications close :

Salary : $118,000 - $177,000