Human Resources Business Partner

Summary

The HR Business Partner will support Business Unit leaders and their teams in the execution and development of HR programs and initiatives. The business partner must understand their client group's strategic priorities, the business imperatives, and customer’s business. Proactively consults with clients and recommends HR strategic solutions to improve critical business outcomes. Collaborates with HR specialists on the delivery of strategic initiatives. Serves as consultant and adviser to business unit leaders in the effective management of their workforce through implementing performance management, organizational design, analysis and implementation; change management, talent assessments, leadership development and succession planning programs. #LI-CJ1

Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned business units to implement and manage key HR initiatives and programs throughout the organization
• Serve as a trusted partner and advisor to senior leadership
• Partner with all HR teams including Compensation, Recruiting, Talent Development, and Benefits departments to address trends, organizational changes, and drive programs
• Provide managers with strategic direction regarding organizational structure and approaches to leverage staffing and talent needs
• Drive HR core processes to business units including performance management, change management, succession planning, staffing & selection, and compensation planning
• Support, drive, and implement on-going improvements of programs, processes, and training that are consistent with maintaining a respectful work environment and a high-performing organization
• Consult with managers and staff on employee relations issues and make recommendations in response to management and staff concerns

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of employment laws such as FMLA, COBRA, ADA, and other federal and state laws covering discrimination and equal opportunity employment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong relationship building skills  
• Ability to remove and overcome barriers to promote collaboration between and within HR and the business
• Ability to leverage relationships throughout the organization to influence individuals and outcomes
• Experience partnering with senior business leaders
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate organizational change and foster linkage between business objectives and human resources activities
• Strong prioritization, organizational skills with a high degree of professionalism, integrity, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and customer service orientation
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, workforce planning, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in human resources preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner preferred
• Proven experience supporting business units and leadership independently

Physical Requirements

Up to 10% travel, primarily within NY State