HR Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner provides comprehensive HR support through strategic partnership and hands-on HR administration. This position partners with leaders to address workforce needs, talent management, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement initiatives while directly managing HR Generalist functions, including payroll processing, benefits administration, recruiting, performance management, compliance, and employee lifecycle management. The position plays a critical role in supporting company objectives, mitigating risk, and fostering a positive and high-performing work environment while maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with the planning, organizing, and control of all activities associated with the HR Department.Protects the interests of employees and the company in accordance with established Human Resource policies, governmental laws, and regulations, and ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and Local employment laws. Serves as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and team effectiveness.Serves as payroll administrator for Management and Union represented employees to include, but not limited to, the reporting of all sick, vacation, holidays, new hires, terminations, changes to existing employee profiles, salary changes, tax withholding, 401(k) contribution changes, direct deposit changes/requests, and any/all payroll related items.Assists with the administration of company retirement plans and fringe benefits.Provides stakeholders with monthly, quarterly, and annual employee, payroll, and tax reports.Verifies and analyzes billing of all company benefits including, but not limited to, health and welfare insurance, life and accidental death insurance, long-term disability insurance, 401(k), and pension. Responds to verification of employment requests from outside entities. Partners with leaders throughout the employee lifecycle to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent while supporting organizational and succession planning efforts.Assists with the administration of long service awards and employee recognition plans. Leads performance management and talent development initiatives, coaching leaders on performance improvement, employee development, succession planning, and leadership effectiveness.Provides expert consultation on complex employee relations matters, conducting investigations, and recommending solutions that balance business needs, employee experience, and legal compliance.Establishes and maintains department records and reports.Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars. Updates organizational charts and employee directory.Leads with recruiting, interviews, job fairs, and job postings.Supports the team during audits and compliance reporting.Organizes staff outings and employee engagement initiatives.Stays abreast of all changes to employment law including the monitoring of all posters, handbooks, postings, and other personnel related items for compliance. Keeps HR Team abreast of significant issues that could impact employee morale/relations/performance.Assists the C-Suite with special projects, as assigned.Performs other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Independently manages time efficiently to complete competing priorities. Ability to consistently complete tasks and projects with a high degree of accuracy.The ability to identify, store, retain, and relate information from a multitude of sources.Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of persons throughout the corporation.Ability to remain calm and professional during confrontational situations.Effective public speaking and presentation skills to present and defend a point of view.A role model of teamwork to collaborate well with all stakeholders.Capability to turn theoretical information into practical applications.Convey a professional and positive attitude with action/results orientation to problem solving and elimination of backlogs.Proven ability and experience in exercising good judgment and discretion in handling confidential materials and matters.Possess strong organizational and analytical skills to manage daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual deadlines and is resilient and flexible to a changing list of priorities, sometimes daily.Solid understanding and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Visio) and other applications to innovate and streamline tasks and processes.Working knowledge of HRIS systems, online benefit enrollment portals, and payroll applications.Working knowledge of training and development plans, platforms, and project management technologies (JIRA or a similar solution).

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

BA/BS Degree in Business Administration/Human Resources required.Two (2) years’ or more experience in a Human Resources role.Experience in a union environment a plus.Experience using ADP Workforce Now preferred.Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to work any day, including weekends and holidays.The ability to work flexible hours both before and after a normal daily shift.The ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.The ability to use a computer and keyboard.The ability to sit and work at desk and computer for extended periods of time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed inside at LBCT sites, including temporary offices. Position is based in Long Beach, CA; work assignments may require travel to other locations. Periodic travel to meetings, training events, and other business-related locations may be required. 

NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive. An Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of LBCT LLC.

LBCT LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Compensation details: 115000-135000 Yearly Salary

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