HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner leads and consults on human resources initiatives including talent management, associate relations and performance management. This individual partners with leadership to drive an engaged culture, focused on associate well‑being, that delivers business results.

• This role is an individual contributor

• Deliver strategic human resource initiatives that support business objectives, with a focus on development and training; associate engagement; succession planning; performance management; talent acquisition; legal/regulatory compliance; compensation; safety and wellbeing
• Partner with the leadership team to focus and simplify all talent related practices
• Proactively recommend ideas and solutions to effectively address the needs of the organization
• Support the talent strategy by simplifying complexity, collaborating, communicating, coaching, influencing, and supporting the execution of consistent talent processes
• Partner with the leadership team regarding associate development needs, identifying and facilitating activities to improve skills, encourage career development, and build bench strength
• Provide expertise and guidance in situations involving associate relations, unemployment, compliance, safety, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and workers’ compensation in partnership with HR functional leaders
• Translate broad, longer‑term vision and objectives into specific milestones and goals
• Focus on championing diversity, equity and inclusion to improve overall culture and company performance
• Stay informed on external trends within the industry, influencing how we operate

• Ability to view the business broadly, connecting business and human resources goals to help drive a best‑in‑class culture
• Independent thinker, with the ability to find opportunities in times of uncertainty
• Effectively inspire trust and respect, bringing people together, focusing on getting the most important things done
• Ability to assess a situation and adapt communication appropriately to ensure effective delivery to associates at all levels
• Demonstrate a focus on continuous learning and an ability to effectively teach, coach, and influence others in order to motivate and gain appropriate buy‑in to drive results
• Ability to be an agent of change to influence teams to shift quickly as our business evolves

• 5+ years human resources business partner or relevant leadership experience
• Knowledge of relevant human resources‑related laws and regulations and the ability to conduct or assist with investigations, maintain confidentiality, and appropriately handle sensitive information
• Knowledge of human resources best practices in the areas of development and training; associate engagement; succession planning; and performance management