HR Business Partner II

Responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management for designated business groups. Establishes partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. Typically supports two or more business groups of increasing complexity.

• Meets regularly with respective business group leaders to stay informed of the needs of the group as well as inform the group of HR initiatives.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance, may consult with legal team as appropriate on extremely complex or high-risk issues.
• Provides guidance and input to managers on performance management, evaluation, compensation, recognition programs and training.
• Interprets human resources policies for supervision, counseling employees concerning work related problems.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues and conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Conducts research, analyzes data and prepares recommendations on assigned projects.
• Partners with the broader HR team, shares best practices to enhance the effectiveness and performance of the HR team.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees and conducts exit interviews within key projects to better understand attrition trends, making recommendations on how to address attrition issues.
• Recommends strategies to motivate and engage employees and supports change management and culture initiatives.
• Actively participates in the implementation of processes and strategies related to career development, staffing initiatives, employee relations, workplace ethics and performance management.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Supports training needs for various programs and may deliver (or coordinate the delivery of) non-operational training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
• PHR, SPHR, or related HR Certification preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in Human Resources or a specific HR discipline.

Other Job Specific Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentations and training.
• Experience developing, implementing, and supporting HR programs, policies, practices and procedures.
• Consulting skills required, including the ability to understand internal client business needs and to explain Human Resources processes and principles to managers and employees.
• Tactfulness and self-confidence to appropriately maintain employee confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a matrixed organization.
• Must have strong facilitation, persuasion, and listening skills.
• Must have the ability to proactively research and review labor laws, regulations, and policies, and recommend courses of action.
• Must demonstrate a high level of adaptability, a high tolerance for ambiguity, and be able to lead and manage change throughout the organization.
• Establish credibility and maintain positive relationships with employees and managers at all levels of the organization.
• Experience conducting and investigating employee relations issues to closure.
• Ability to work independently or as a team and effectively manage time.
• Experience using HR related AI Tools