HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Job Title: HR BUSINESS PARTNER Job Location: Portland, OR Contract Duration: 5+ months Position Summary: Reporting to the VP Human Resources, the Manager, HR BP will provide HR guidance, direction and influence in the achievement of business goals and objectives. We are looking for a high-energy, business savvy, client-focused HR professional, who is passionate about talent management and development, performance management, culture. Responsibilities Brings an objective perspective in people-related matters. Provides insight regarding people, organizational dynamics and the business and translates this insight into sustainable solutions Recognizes and effectively balances the client group's interests with the needs of the company Understands external customer trends and issues in the industry that could potentially impact business Develops and implements HR programs/plans for assigned Canada. Ensures plans are effectively implemented and makes revisions/modifications as appropriate. Provides feedback to other Human Resources peers on business needs and industry competitive trends. Ensures that the organizational development actions are identified and implemented Effectively works with business partners to identify opportunities to maximize business performance. Identify needs, analyze data, develop recommendations, and implement plans and projects that maximize employee performance Analyze trends in turnover, hiring, promotions, separations and formal complaints to determine action needed to enhance favourable and adjust unfavourable trends Achieves goals and objectives – manages and provides guidance, coaching and mentoring to leader/expert contributor Ensures the various HR operating mechanisms and initiatives within BUs are effectively addressing key business issues. Typical operating mechanisms include: Employee survey and follow-up actions, org and talent review, and annual salary process. Provides input on/champions change to operating mechanisms to ensure relevancy Partners with Leaders and other enabling organizations to develop and execute on a strategic Workforce plan Qualifications Requirements: An undergraduate degree in HR/Business Administration; professional certification[s] are a plus 5+ years of demonstrated experience as an HR Business Partner Prefer experience within the financial/technology/software industries – in a matrix, global environment Customer focused and success leader with a high level of credibility and collaboration Strong understanding of change management and process excellence principles; application of these principles to solving complex business problems Proven collaboration skills with the ability to gain consensus through personal influence Demonstrated ability to invite diverse perspectives, promote an inclusive work environment and support workforce diversity Willingness to work and integrate with multiple partners Strong multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities while being agile and adaptable Demonstrated integration and strategic planning skills Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills Bilingual - English / French preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr