HR Business Partner II

Responsibilities Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Consult with line management providing HR guidance when appropriate. Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR team to develop solutions and programs to meet the needs of the business. Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with legal department as needed/required. Provide day to day performance management guidance to line management (performance appraisal process, coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention. Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation. Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning. Identify training needs for business units and individual leadership coaching/development needs. Requirements Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four‑year college or university and eight (8) or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Five+ years’ experience in resolution of complex employee relation issues Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, federal and state respective employment laws Proven ability to deal with ambiguity and changing business priorities, in a heavily matrixed organization Excellent consulting skills, client management and business literacy skills Strong conflict management skills Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities Ability to be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels Ability to be self‑directed and motivated Take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and exercise sound independent judgement Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook #J-18808-Ljbffr