Director, HR Business Partner

About the role

The Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and leadership in designated business units or areas of the company. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted resource to assigned Business Support functions, providing HR guidance and influence on business strategy as appropriate
• Led the enterprise-wide evolution, care, and management of GreatAmerica’s performance management systems and practices
• Partners across the HR Team to ensure consistent application and practices are applied by peers and other members of the HR team
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with Director, HR Operations & Total Rewards to develop solutions, programs, and policies that enhance effectiveness and strategic value of HR services
• Recruit, lead, and continually develop team members that deliver high quality HR services to the organization
• Works closely with leaders and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Support employee engagement activities, analyze data, and assist leaders in actioning results of periodic surveys
• Coaches and assists in the development of strategies to increase employee engagement and retention
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Partners with the legal and compliance teams as needed/required
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Provides HR policy and process guidance and interpretation
• Pairs on offers for new hires, promotions, and transfers. Partners with Talent Acquisition and leaders to understand needs and complete counsel on hiring decisions (HR Wrap Ups etc.)
• Serve as a power user of our HR Technology Platforms

Qualifications

• Demonstrated career progression in HR-related roles with at least five years of experience in a consultative HR role
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Business acumen
• Balances risk and opportunities
• Results oriented
• Relationship oriented – builds and maintains relationships based upon mutual trust and aligned intent
• Growth mindset
• Coachable
• Handle sensitive information and conduct self with the utmost integrity and confidentiality

Other Requirements

• Is in attendance during business hours with minimal absences per GreatAmerica’s attendance policy
• Conducts self in alignment with the GreatAmerica Principles and Experience Standards