What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner position at Northwest Bank?
Job Description
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business unit(s) / region(s). The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of Northwest. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition. The HRBP also serves as a coach and mentor.
This role will support our Retail network in Pennsylvania.
Essential Functions
- Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation
- Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues
- Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed / required.
- Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
- Provide day to day performance management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
- Ensure timely communication with employees and management out in the field
- Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning
- Monitor Employee Accounts
- Identify training needs and individual coaching needs
- Coordinate case preparation (EEOC, MCCR, NYDHR, OCRC, PHRC)
- Attend unemployment hearings for the business unit(s) / region(s)
- Analyze exit interviews
- Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with assigned business unit(s) / region(s)
- Analyze trends and metrics and partner with HR counterparts to develop solutions, programs, and policies
- Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success
- Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
- Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
- Work as part of a team
- Work with on-site equipment
Education Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or related degree or equivalent Human Resources experience
- 6-8 years of experience in Human Resources
- Experience as an HR Business Partner within a Bank
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