Business Partner; HRBP

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The Grow People Business Partner (HR Business Partner) is a broad, hands- on role responsible for key people operations across the U.S. associate lifecycle. This position owns several core HR processes, including offboarding, leave and accommodation administration, workers’ compensation, associate relations, employment compliance, the Associate Handbook, and standard operating procedures.

The HR Business Partner also serves as the primary U.S. liaison for cross-border people matters involving Krause Group’s operations in Italy and Portugal. This includes supporting international assignments, employment-based immigration cases, and coordination with international HR partners.

Working closely with Grow People leadership, this role also contributes to retention, recognition, culture, associate communications, talent management, and other people initiatives. The ideal candidate is a versatile and trusted HR partner who is comfortable managing day-to-day execution while also improving processes and programs.

• Lead the U.S. offboarding process from start to finish, including exit logistics, required documentation, and exit interviews.
• Identify and report offboarding trends and themes to Grow People leadership.
• Maintain and periodically review the Associate Handbook, coordinating legal review and the communication and rollout of updates.
• Serve as a backup for payroll and benefits administration, including providing support during annual open enrollment and other peak periods.

• Administer leave-of-absence and workplace accommodation processes from intake through return to work, including matters covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and applicable state laws.
• Partner with third-party administrators, legal counsel, and other resources on complex or extended leave and accommodation cases.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims, including claim intake, carrier communication, required documentation, and return-to-work planning.
• Support compliance with applicable federal and state safety requirements and coordinate related safety committee follow-up.

• Manage associate relations matters and conduct or coordinate workplace investigations.
• Partner with legal counsel on complex or higher-risk associate relations matters.
• Coach leaders and managers on consistent policy interpretation and application.
• Monitor federal, state, and local employment law developments and recommend updates to policies and practices as needed.
• Support employment compliance, required recordkeeping, and audit readiness, including Form I-9 documentation, workplace postings, and leave-related records.

• Coordinate U.S.
  
  -based employment immigration matters with outside immigration counsel, including H-1B, L-1, TN, permanent residency, and similar cases.
• Maintain accurate immigration records and monitor important filing and renewal deadlines.
• Support the development and administration of international assignment policies and processes, including relocation, tax equalization, and payroll coordination.
• Coordinate the U.S. portion of international assignment cases with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary U.S. Grow People contact for cross-border associate matters involving Krause Group’s operations in Italy and Portugal.

• Administer associate recognition and service award programs and recommend improvements that align with Krause Group’s values.
• Coordinate the administration of associate culture and engagement surveys.
• Partner with Grow People leadership to analyze survey results and support the development and tracking of action plans.
• Develop and coordinate associate communications related to policies, programs, benefits, engagement initiatives, and other Grow People priorities.
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