Human Resources Business Partner

Covetrus is a company that focuses on supporting their aligned teams and sites across the United States. They are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner who will work closely with the HR team and business leaders to foster a positive culture, attract and develop talent, and align HR practices with business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable in all Human Resources areas with a strong emphasis on employee engagement, compliance, and employee relations
• Partner with the business to align HR policies and practices with business needs and proactively provide support to help drive achievement of business results
• Act as a coach to aligned people leaders in relation to supporting their teams and delivering the people strategy agenda
• Provide objective solutions-based advice and guidance on effective management practices related to workforce relations and change management
• Develop, leverage and implement HR solutions to improve the utilization, performance, and retention of talent resources
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the business while supporting employee related activities and programs
• Consult with management to provide expertise and guidance in facilitation, planning and execution of development of employees to drive organizational effectiveness
• Partner with managers on coaching and performance management
• Maintain a professional level of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to employees and managers
• Provide guidance, interpretation and best practices to employees and managers on all HR policies and practices
• Partner with Centers of Excellence in areas including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, HRIS and OD to build, roll out and support HR programs and best practices within the business
• Work with minimal supervision, manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting formal investigations and compliance reviews relating to disputes and employee complaints/concerns
• Work within a highly matrixed environment supporting multiple leaders and their teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years HR Business Partner experience with knowledge across all HR disciplines
• Exceptional communication skills required: ability to translate complex ideas into clear, influential communications
• Facilitation skills especially with leadership teams, including negotiating and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated flexibility, grace under pressure, and respect for the highly confidential nature of the work
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and effectively to meet frequently changing business-driven timelines
• Ability to quickly establish and maintain rapport with people of diverse backgrounds and professional levels, in virtual and in-person environments
• Ability to work autonomously while ensuring a strong partnership with the HR team
• Computer proficiency, including HRIS/Payroll experience (Workday and ADP preferred) and Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom/Teams)
• Comfortable operating in a highly matrixed environment, ability to partner internally and foresee up- and down-stream impacts of decisions
• Change champion: personally resilient, comfortable with fast pace of change and able to see through complexity
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred