Human Resources Business Partner

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as the point of contact for individual academy employee relations issues, investigations, and employee questions related to benefits and payroll.
• Cook up workforce planning for assigned schools: this includes staff/faculty openings, to support annual and mid-year workforce planning.
• Act as key consultant and partner for school leaders regarding staff management at the site, including performance management, compensation, employee engagement, training and development, and succession planning.
• Be up to date on employment laws and regulations in your school’s state, as well as Great Hearts policies and procedures; provide guidance on creation and implementation of HR process and policies.
• Champion a positive culture and model the way for all staff and leaders, delivering on our core purposes of Passion, Team Player, and Servant’s Heart; work together with leadership and staff to solve conflicts, maintain a good working environment, build morale, and decrease turnover.
• Build and maintain a deep understanding of each academy’s goals and rhythms, identify strengths and opportunities, and define paths for continued improvements.
• Attract and retain Talent by collaborating with Talent Partners as they implement innovative recruitment strategies.
• Aid in the development of compensation strategies.
• Serve as point of contact to connect Heads of School to and facilitate People Team annual processes.
• Implement Great Hearts-wide People initiatives at individual academies.
• Ensure compliance with federal and local laws and regulations.
• Complete timely data collection and reporting to state and local agencies.
• Partner directly with the Professional Development team to ensure compliance with Louisiana required employee trainings.
• Regular (weekly) travel within Louisiana for school support.
• Occasional national, overnight, travel as needed for team trainings and events.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources or other related field required.
• Licenses and Certifications: PHR/SPHR or SHRM Certification preferred, not required.
• Experience: Must have 3+ years of general Human Resources experience required.
• Skills: Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills, experience with Workday and Adobe Acrobat preferred.
• Other: Ability to interpret and communicate data, understanding of Key Performance Metrics, and how to drive their businesses’ results; Strong analytical thinking and enjoyment of problem solving, ability to partner when needed, with autonomy to troubleshoot with little direction; Is comfortable with ambiguity, finding that the solution may not be the first option; HR and Education Business Acumen is a skill this HRBP should possess; Knowledge of national and regional Labor Law; Empathy, care, and understanding of those you are supporting; Excellent communication and presentation skills; Engages stakeholders at all levels; Effectively gives and receives feedback at all levels; Thrives in a fast-paced environment and leads change management.