Human Resources Partner

Location: New York

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New York City, NYtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition :
JR5400
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** Human Resources Partner The Human Resources Partner position is responsible for cultivating continuous organizational evolution by aligning business objectives with employees and management. The Human Resources Partner coordinates and/or provides guidance on human resource functions across assigned business units, up to and including benefits, workforce planning, performance management, recruitment/retention, and employee relations. Maintain positive employee relations that improves staff morale, reduces workplace conflict and ultimately, increases productivity.
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* Job Description:

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* Duties & Responsibilities:

*** Provide strategic HR Partner expertise to assigned client groups to maximize organizational performance.
* Translate operational strategy and organizational needs into solutions including organizational design and development, talent management, and change management.
* Take a systematic, insight and data-driven approach to influence strategies and help solve emerging departmental challenges.
* Act as a proactive and credible partner and advisor to leaders; bring thought leadership and experience to grow our leaders.
* Translate the HR needs of the college and deploy programs and processes in ways that bring value.
* Provide day-to-day employee relations support and guidance regarding human resource practices, interpretation of College/human resources policies, problem resolution. Provide guidance and resources for on/off boarding. Participate in ongoing continuing education in legal compliance and HR best practices; serve as an SME for HR-related questions and issues.
* Provide assistance to hiring managers to staff planning, talent development and operational impact, working within stated budgetary parameters set by finance.
* Provide guidance and resources for performance management, probationary reviews and feedback, performance improvement plans, disciplines, etc.
* Participate with employee investigations, employee misconduct and policy infraction; support with translation and documentation of these cases, as needed. Support in developing and modifying policies and processes to enhance, increase clarity and ensure legal compliance, as needed.
* Provide initial absence, leave management and accommodation guidelines and processes to clients, make referrals to Benefits division, provide support and interaction with employees and departments on leave/benefit status on behalf of Benefits department if necessary. Guide and support departments with accommodation inquiries (medical or other), and be used as a reference for any other benefit questions and inquiries.
* Provide support and documentation for unemployment queries and labor relations matters.
* Provide information to Talent Acquisition team and bridge communication working with hiring manager on Budget Committee Requests to receive job description, table of organizations, and complete questionnaire for budget committee review. Participate in interview and screening of candidates.
* Assist with employee engagement projects such as employee recognition/years of service programs, events, and wellness campaigns.
* Support talent related efforts in the areas of interviewing, updating job descriptions and recruitment of seasonal, hourly, and salaried positions for both unionized and administrative positions. Upon selection, accountable for a seamless candidate experience from point of offer through onboarding.
* Assist in providing HR and Payroll teams with translation and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements including but not limited to employee disciplinary actions, performance reviews, paycheck inquiries.
* Collaborate with Employee and Labor Relations team on labor relations issues as needed.
* Collaborate with Training/Engagement and Talent Acquisition division in the coordination and assisting with new hire orientation, performance…