HR Business Partner

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR point of contact for assigned locations, providing guidance to employees and leaders on HR policies, practices, and employee lifecycle matters.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to support workforce planning.
• Proactively coach and support leaders on topics such as performance management, career development, employee engagement, team dynamics, and disciplinary actions.
• Partner with leaders to address employee relations matters, including facilitating resolutions and conducting or supporting investigations when needed.
• Liaise with Talent Development to coordinate and/or facilitate training initiatives (e.g., onboarding, compliance training, leadership development, etc.).
• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with the company’s values and Open-Door philosophy.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records in accordance with legal and organizational standards.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance; partners with the Legal Department as needed.
• Support HR program compliance, including posting requirements, policy implementation, and audits.
• Administers the Worker's Compensation program including documentation of injuries and administration of potential claims.
• Coordinates, assists, and/or facilitates training activities within the facility (i.e. safety compliance, orientation programs, anti-harassment training, etc.).
• Participate in or lead special projects or process improvement efforts as assigned.
• Serve as a backup for other HR Business Partners or the HR Manager as needed.

Knowledge Required

• A strong understanding of HR practices, employment law (federal, state/provincial), and regulatory compliance in both the U.S. and Canada.
• Foundational knowledge of project management principles and tools.
• Understanding of leadership development and people management best practices.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence, advise, and present confidently at the executive level (executive presence).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.

Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives or project teams.
• Ability to coach leaders at all levels, especially around performance, communication, and team development.
• Capacity to handle sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to influence and support leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel locally across a large campus and occasionally to other U.S. and Canadian locations.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field with 5 years of prior HR experience.
• Equivalency: Master’s degree with 3+ years of prior HR experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulatory compliance across multiple U.S. states.