Description

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. 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 and fosters an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment.   The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its strategy and its culture.

 Responsibilities 

• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build engagement, and increase productivity and retention.
• Attends recurring meetings with respective leaders to consult with management, providing HR guidance for both short and long -term strategic planning.
• Provides day-to-day performance and talent management guidance and HR policy interpretation to leadership (e.g., goal-setting, coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group and leadership to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Support the development and execution of key programs and initiatives, including Inclusion and Diversity plans, employee engagement, management and employee development, rewards and recognition.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition and leadership to identify candidates for hire and to develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Partners with leadership and manages to resolve complex employee relations issues by conducting and coordinating effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs. Collaborate with Learning and Development and leadership in the execution and delivery of training needs.
• Support the business in forecasting and managing to a budget through personnel initiatives.
• Coordinate with team members and management to evaluate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FMLA, and accommodation requests.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Support the business through divestitures and acquisitions, including review of the legal requirements and risk, personnel impact, and change management approach.
• 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 department as needed/required.
• Serves as back-up support to HR Business Partner colleagues to ensure consistent, seamless customer service.
   

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position. 

These represent the desired qualifications of the ideal candidate. They are not meant to limit consideration for candidates who do not meet all of the standards listed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 7 years of HR Business Partner experience partnering with executives in multiple disciplines or related strategic HR experience

Skills & Abilities 

• Excellent interpersonal skills including conflict resolution, relationship building and customer service
• Skilled in guiding and supporting leadership through change management
• Proficient in organizational design and workforce planning
• Strong business acumen—demonstrated ability to learn business objectives quickly and influence talent and org decisions that impact business outcomes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to take direct ownership of interpreting data and using data to influence decision making
• High degree of discretion, sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Experience building relationships across the HR function as well as across the enterprise within and outside of the core client groups
• Effective presentation, facilitation and advocacy skills, to achieve meaningful outcomes for the teams and products
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships exercising teamwork and collaboration
• Strong organizational, project management and change management skills
• Customer Service - Demonstrated sense of accountability and dependability for the quality and timeliness of meeting customer inquiries
• Expert knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal laws concerning labor relations. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills and influencing capabilities. 
• Knowledge recruiting trends, best practices and methodologies
• Experience and proficiency using various personal computer software including MS Office and HRIS systems. 
• Experience in project managing enterprise-wide initiatives, such as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• PHR, SPHR or other HR certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is administrative in nature and will present physical demands requisite to a position requiring: hearing, seeing, sitting, standing, talking, and walking. Uses computer hardware, and other basic office equipment, which may require long periods of typing on a keyboard and reading on a monitor.  Must be able to multi-task under deadlines, and handle periods of high degree of stress.  May encounter long periods of routine work. 

Expected Hours of Work

Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed. 
 

Travel

Travel may be required for special department events, trade shows, or conferences. Position is hybrid: 2 days/week onsite in Moorestown, NJ.