Job Details
Reports to - Director of Human Resources
Job Summary: The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning NEFCO's business objectives with employees and management in a designated region. The HRBP forms partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business and culture objectives of NEFCO.
Job Duties:
- Supports fast growing business and organizes smooth transition for integration of new acquisitions in designated region.
- Facilitates onboarding of associates from acquisitions and helps align to NEFCO culture and policies.
- Conducts frequent recurring meetings with branch leadership in designated region.
- Travels to branches in region on quarterly and as-needed basis.
- Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the Corporate HR team to develop solutions and implement programs and policies.
- Works closely with Corporate HR team to ensure successful onboarding and orientation of new hires in region, to include benefits enrollment.
- Works closely with branch leadership to ensure weekly timecards are approved in a timely manner.
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations and maintains detailed documentation.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Provides ongoing performance management guidance to branch leadership (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Works closely with branch leadership and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Provides guidance and input on organizational restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning.
- Identifies training needs for region and partners with Corporate Training department to assign and administer training. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to travel 25%
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, roles, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational planning, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credentials preferred.