Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner The Opportunity

• Human Resources Business Partner at a growth-oriented downstream energy company
• Reporting to the site Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Business Partner supports the implementation of HR initiatives, partners with leaders and team members with day-to-day HR needs, and helps foster a workplace aligned with our mission of "Humbly Serving Communities"

• Serve asfirstpoint of contact for managers and employees for all HR matters. Be able to handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly and professionally. Foster trusting relationships with co-workers and cross-functional work areas. Professional behaviors that mirror our Company values of Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation, and Heart. Be reliable and engaged in furthering organizational goals,demonstratedby maintaining high standards of personal performance, professionalgrowthand attendance
• Talent Management - Ensure fair,consistent and focused recruitment practices to attract andretainan engaged,diverse and high performing team. Oversee the onboarding/off-boarding processes
  Compensation Administration
  - Review and update job descriptions. Participate in industry salary surveys in collaboration with the compensation team. Conduct compensation reviews and analyses for equity, job-leveling, and career path design. Work withcorporatecompensation team to assess and recommend compensation levels/grades for internal transfers, promotions, etc.
• Benefits administration
  - Respond to employee requests for benefits information or reports of issues with insurance, 401(k) or other benefit enrollments. Elevate issues to employee benefit administration for appropriate resolution and ensuretimelyfollow-up/incident closure
• Employee Relations
  - Provide guidance, training, and insight for employee relations actions/issues. Coach and advise supervisors on sensitive mattersin order to mitigate risk. Deliver employee relations services, including counseling,coaching and conflict resolution.
  
  Advise ondisciplinary action strategy and prepare supporting documents. Conduct employee/workplace investigations
• Labor Relations
  - Maintain compliance withunion
  
  Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Administer all union hourly classification movements per contractual obligations. Coordinate, attend and document all company/union meetings. Support future negotiation efforts. Research,coordinate and draft grievance responses in a timely manner. Coordinate any agreed-upon actions resulting from meetings. Maintain a positive working relationship with representatives
• Leave administration
  - Administer employee paid and unpaid absencesin accordance with Family and Medical Leave Act and Washington State's Paid Family and Medical Leave. Engage in the interactive process for reasonable accommodations and administer return to work with or without restrictions
• Performance Management
  - Coach managers and employees on performance evaluation ratings, rating calibration, goalsettingand goal review. Identification of high potential employees and opportunities for development. Prepare and track succession plans for key roles. Administer and create performance improvement plans
• Conduct data analysis to report on HR metrics and KPIs for better organizational awareness. Facilitate and/orparticipatein cross-functional groups to develop key HR initiatives to improve organizational performance
• Develop andmaintainstatusof complianceofall federal,stateand local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, FLSA, and EEO. Additionally, ensure reporting and audit support to responsible agencies
• Develop and deliver HR-related training programs to employees at all levels within the organization, e.g., hiring/recruitment, harassment prevention, substance abuse, leave administration, etc.
• Administer required operational screening functionality and tracking (e.g., random drug screening, hearing conservation program, respirator fit testing, and physical clearances). Ensuretimelyreporting and compliance with responsible regulatory agencies
• Workers Compensation Administration
  - Assist in the design and administration of workers' compensation procedures and program. Responsible for claims monitoring and administration. Communicates with employees, managers, insurance carriers, and medical staff on claims management and return to work requirements
• Coach and advise stakeholders on company policies and procedures across the organization to bestensure compliance. Interpret policies and procedures,identify gaps and draft suggested updates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note:

This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position.

Additional responsibilities and opportunities may beidentifiedbased on current business needs.

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa…