Business Partner-HR

About Knight Transportation Knight Transportation has been an industry leader for many years with a profound history. Knight is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift. What We Offer Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors. Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities. We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back. Training, Development & Growth Opportunities. Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters. Job Responsibilities Consult assigned regional leadership teams, provide input on the HR implications of strategic and operational decisions and plans. Partner with regional leaders providing them with expert HR guidance to improve work relationships, build morale and increase retention. Incumbents are to maximize employee engagement and consistently improve operational results through talent acquisition and performance management. Partner with assigned leaders to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention. Collaborate with leaders and review or create interview guides based on the competencies identified. Assist leadership with identifying appropriate metrics to evaluate team performance. Conduct exit interviews with employees who voluntarily left the company and provide feedback to leadership. Analyze trends and metrics to develop reports, solutions and training for assigned LOB and/or region. Conduct new hire manager training. Conduct fact finding investigations on complaints and provide recommendations on corrective course of action. Conduct unemployment hearings and act as employer representative to support the Company's position. Collaborate with Compensation team to determine hiring and promotional rates of pay. Partner with leaders on HCM (Human Capital Management) initiatives. Guide leaders through lawful employment practices, applicable laws (state and federal) and HR Development initiatives. Facilitate leadership training and understanding around HPWP to include HPC. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 3+ years in Talent Acquisition and/or Talent Management and/or Employee Relations, required. Experience in transportation industry preferred. Must have proven ability to influence and coach at all levels of the organization. Must be an excellent communicator capable of tailoring messages to audiences of all levels. Must be able to cultivate a culture of trust and openness. Must be knowledgeable of state and federal laws pertaining to employment. Must have excellent analytical skills and be able to provide solutions that align with the organization's goals. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience required. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr Knight Transportation