HR Business Partner II

Overview

The Regional HR Business Partner II plays a critical role in delivering the HR strategy across their assigned client group(s), providing comprehensive regional HR support to managers and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Counsel people leaders and teammates to address workplace issues and questions, ensuring compliance with Federal/state/local legislation, as well as company policies, processes, and best practices.
• Triage and resolve employee relations issues.
• Ensure onboarding program is consistently applied to deliver a positive and effective new hire experience.
• Utilize HR systems, tools, and analytics to improve data-driven decision making.
• Talent acquisition and teammate development:
• Work closely with client group leaders, Talent Acquisition team, and HR leadership team on effective workforce planning, recruitment and selection methods, pipeline development, and interviewing skills.
• Actively identify talent within your client group(s) to fill openings as a means for development.
• Help drive succession planning by working with client group leaders to identify high potential talent, especially for those on a leadership track.
• Work with leaders and teammates to ensure robust development plans are in place for any teammate who wants one.
• Identify and analyze trends in HR and formulate recommendations to improve processes or create plans that address talent issues (i.e., proactive training, retention strategies, engagement strategies, etc.).
• Provide counsel to leaders regarding Federal/state/local employment law and legislation changes.
• Aid in the integration of any future acquisitions to support our growth strategy within your assigned client groups.
• Effectively coordinate within HR and internal stakeholders to align on projects, change management plans, communication messages, and related efforts for effective deployment of changes impacting your client group(s).
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years experience as an HRBP, HR Manager, or HR Generalist required.
• 2+ years work experience with applicant tracking, LMS, HR systems required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the confidence to present to, influence, and collaborate with leaders.
• Ability to drive HR processes and deliver high quality results in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate support and oversight, while still actively contributing to both the HR team and your assigned client groups.
• Solid knowledge of Federal/state employment laws.
• Must have a growth mindset with a passion for your craft that is easily recognizable.
• Ability to professionally and discreetly handle confidential information.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically; analyze, organize, and present business data that tells a story; and develop holistic HR solutions to address talent gaps.
• Knowledge across multiple facets of HR, including talent management, organizational design, employee relations, and leadership development.
• Must have a strong business acumen, including the ability to understand complex business matters.
• Ability to manage small to medium projects.
• Must be able to work in a fast enviroment and have the ability to balance tactical and strategic HR responsibilities.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.

What AIT Can Offer You

• In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position).
• Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement.
• In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services. AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.