HR Business Partner

Role Overview

• Partners with the designated leader(s) to create and implement solutions to meet the business objectives across all areas of people management
• Builds strong, effective relationships and gain in-depth business knowledge including the annual operating plan (AOP), strategic plan, financial performance, competitors and culture
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate drawing on best practice, company policy and procedures, local law, and compliance
• Develops strong working relationship with the HR functional COE’s to enable effective HR service delivery and solutions aligned to the assigned area’s business objectives
• Shapes culture, keep pulse on employee engagement, working closely with management and employees to improve working relationships, build morale and retention
• Develops and implement effective strategies to enable the organization to thrive through periods of change such as: business area restructures, growth or retraction, acquisition, functional and enterprise change programs
• Guides and drafts effective change plans and associated communications
• Guides management on effective organization design and resource planning taking diversity and inclusion, and internal mobility into account
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions
• Supports managers in interviewing senior roles, oversees internal transfers end to end
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations matters
• Holds regular 1-2-1’s with the leadership team, participates in management and employee meetings, and travel to company sites as required

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in Human Resources or business area plus six years of experience working as an HR generalist
• HR certification preferred (PHR, SHRM, CIPD or similar)
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and employment laws
• Previous experience of HR partnering or generalist experience within IT, engineering, or service business desirable
• Strong track record of managing employee relations through to conclusion essential
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels of the organization
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, prior experience of Workday preferred but not essential
• Must be able to travel to visit assigned sites on a regular basis

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities