HR Business Partner

POSITION OVERVIEW

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as an advisor to the assigned business unit, leveraging HR expertise to support organizational goals and drive business success. The HRBP is responsible for aligning HR services and policies with business objectives, offering guidance on employee relations, talent management, and organizational development. The incumbent will make independent decisions within HR and company policies, demonstrating initiative by mentoring newer colleagues and handling challenging and more complex assignments.

Additionally, the HRBP maintains a deep understanding of the business unit’s culture and strategy, ensuring that HR solutions are tailored to meet specific needs.

• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations as needed.
• Works in conjunction with managers and employees to ensure effective coordination and timely completion of performance reviews, job descriptions and other related activities and assists in the development and distribution of performance management materials to the appropriate employees.
• Provide day-to-day support for the assigned business unit. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and internal policies.
• Provide advice and guidance with management's assistance on the interpretation of bank policies as they relate to individual and company objectives.
• Provides coaching support and guidance in all areas of employment experience including employee relations, performance management, employee development, terminations, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions with management's assistance as necessary.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructure, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Participates in special projects as necessary. Develop formal plans for carrying out assigned projects using appropriate planning methods. Directs and executes assigned projects including data collection, project design and development. Makes appropriate recommendations and ensures effective implementation.

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, employment practices, and legal requirements across assigned portfolios
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Collaborate with Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations, and HRIS to deliver integrated HR solutions as needed
• Support recruitment efforts by collaborating with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top talent.
• Support company‑wide HR initiatives and change management efforts as a change agent

• Demonstrated proficiency in computer operations, specifically Microsoft Office, HRIS and Compensation software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executives, managers, legal staff, employees and outside auditors and vendors.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the job functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prepare written reports, correspondence and presentations to senior management.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple projects for timely completion.

• 5 or more years in a Human Resources Business Partner role
• Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations and advising senior leaders

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years related HR experience required

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time…