Strategic HR Partner: Employee Relations & Policy

Why Stifel Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success . What You'll Be Doing The HR Business Partner provides consultative human resources support to business units within the Instituional Business. This position will assist on the interpretation of Human Resources programs, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with business objectives and work cultures in achieving business goals while minimizing risk to the Firm. What We're Looking For Manage and address employee relations issues with business group for appropriate resolutions including branches and other departments. Depending on issue, may work with Legal for appropriate action. Provide general HR policy guidance and interpretation while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment. Serve as a consultant, coach, and advisor on the day-to-day management issues that arise from business unit staff. Partner with management to identify opportunities to better leverage the business and human resources needs necessary to achieve business goals and objectives. Manage the employee life cycle for assigned business units working with management, designated staff in the business group, and other specialty areas within HR for a cohesive process. May include assisting in various administration functions involved with onboarding to separation of employment. Proactively look for ways to improve and enhance current functions within HR. Lead and/or participate in various HR related projects within Employee Relations area. Assist in delivering and developing training for management. Assist with Immigration process, new hire orientations, manager communications, and other initiatives as assigned. What You'll Bring Ability to influence change while bringing others together to resolve issues and disputes. Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and professionalism. Ability to work well with individuals at all levels within the organization, including upper management on a regular basis. Solid understanding and experience with HR body of knowledge - Business Management & Strategy, Workforce Planning and Employment, Human Resources Development, Compensation and Benefits, Employee and Labor Relations, and Risk Management. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Understanding of the implications of personal, cost, and business strategies for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Education & Experience Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum Required: 3+ years of HR experience, specializing in Employee Relations. Licenses & Credentials Minimum Required: None Systems & Technology Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook About Stifel Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success. While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success. At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off. Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stifel Financial Corp.