People & Talent Culture Partner

Major Functions/Accountabilities

• Trains and develops managers within assigned programs on human resource processes and procedures to assure familiarity, understanding, and adoption
• Recommends and/or implements new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of services performed and support provided
• Leads and/or supports the implementation of PTC policy compliance with federal, state and local law; contributes to the development of PTC and workplace policies as needed and directed
• Provides backup responsibilities for the Senior People & Talent Culture Analyst by supporting the administration of various employee benefit and compensation programs, including group medical and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, voluntary insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans
• Maintains compliance with applicable employment regulations
• Participates in PTC team meetings and fosters accountability for results among the team
• In partnership with program management, effectively handles employee relations, coaching, and counseling initiatives to mitigate unnecessary risk and exposure; recommends improvements to PTC processes where appropriate
• Fosters and maintains a high-performance work environment through effective management of Easterseals’ performance and learning initiatives; works closely with leadership to ensure timely and effective delivery of performance evaluations, and supports management’s efforts to provide constructive feedback aimed at improving individual and organizational performance
• Champions staff learning and development, knowledge sharing, and cross-collaboration to build capacity and address capacity gaps across all levels; designs and delivers employee training content; trains and develops managers within assigned programs on human resource processes and procedures to assure familiarity, understanding, and adoption
• Maintains compliance with Worker’s Compensation, FMLA, ADA, and all other applicable laws/regulations in assigned programs
• Actively participates in program meetings
• Actively identifies, leads, and implements projects that improve approaches and processes in the organization
• Maintains outstanding customer service and supports colleagues’ efforts to do the same
• Travels to programs and other Easterseals locations as needed

Education/Certification

• BA/BS degree or equivalent in Human Resources or a related field required
• Human Resources certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

Experience and Knowledge Required/Preferred

• 5-7 years of related Human Resources experience
• 3-5 years of related experience in K-12, Early Learning, and/or Head Start educational environment preferred

Skills/Abilities

• Good communication skills required
• Problem-solving skills required
• Interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work effectively with diverse people from all social and economic backgrounds
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles/practices and commitment to incorporating them into work
• Passion for the Easterseals’ mission in the early learning and disability spaces
• Values and dispositions of strong leadership, including active listening, social perceptiveness, negotiation, and active learning
• Techonological aptitude, including comfort, familiarity, and ability to learn and use a variety of computer applications
• Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Excel, internet browsers, and video conferencing