HR Business Relations Partner

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* Provides leadership, counsel, and support to managers and supervisors on policy interpretation and other employee relations matters, including, but not limited to:
Hiring, On-Boarding, Performance Management, General Employee Relations matters, Terminations. A significant portion of the role involves handling Employee Relations matters.
* Builds and develops relationships with Human Resources Functional Managers (HRFM) in assigned regions or business lines with the goal of being a resource for managers in all aspects of HR related duties.
* Assists in administering Human Resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures;
Monitors policies and procedures and makes appropriate revisions to Employee Handbook.
* Conducts objective internal investigations into general employment matters and complaints filed by employees.
* Provides a wide variety of support to regions ensuring timely responses and superior customer service.
* Participates in HR departmental goals, objectives, and projects to ensure an effective, sustainable, people strategy over the long-term.
* Assists in communicating HR, Payroll and Benefit related information to staff in assigned region or business lines and delivers required HR related training.
* Partners with managers in the areas of recruitment, interviewing, and hiring to ensure best fit. Participates in the interview process, conducts pre-employment screening, and prepares offer letters as needed.
* Prepares timely and thorough responses to unemployment claims, providing supporting documentation as appropriate.
* Monitors employee climate and keeps a pulse on it to identify issues/trends; counsels managers on identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
* Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
* Assists in evaluation of data/metrics, reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
* Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
* Dresses professionally.
* Recommends to supervisor possible methods to improve department.
* Completes all required compliance exams on a yearly basis.
* Adherence to all First United Policies and Procedures.
* Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
* Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of Human Resources experience.
* Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) SHRM-CP certification preferred.
* Banking experience preferred.
* Strong leadership skills, exhibits sound and ethical judgment.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality guidelines.
* Exceptional customer service skills.
* Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
* Good problem-solving and decision making skills. Ability to make informed decisions based on limited fact and guidance.
* Demonstrates good judgment and attention to detail.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a wide range of people.
* Ability to communicate well by all means of communication including written, verbal, and non-verbal communication.
* Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
* Dependable and adheres to time lines and schedules.
* Takes initiative in development and completion of projects.
* Strong follow-through on projects and deliverables.
* Able and willing to continue business skills and Human Resources development.
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