Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
Consult with line management providing HR guidance when appropriate.
Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR team to develop solutions and programs to meet the needs of the business.
Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Partner with legal department as needed/required.
Provide day to day performance management guidance to line management (performance appraisal process, coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation.
Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning.
Identify training needs for business units and individual leadership coaching/development needs.

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and eight (8) or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five+ years’ experience in resolution of complex employee relation issues
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, federal and state respective employment laws
Proven ability to deal with ambiguity and changing business priorities, in a heavily matrixed organization
Excellent consulting skills, client management and business literacy skills
Strong conflict management skills
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
Ability to be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels
Ability to be self-directed and motivated
Take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation
Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and exercise sound independent judgement
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

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HR Business Partner II

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