Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) must be a motivated and experienced professional with the ability to provide strategic HR support and guidance. The HRBP is responsible for executing and advising on key HR initiatives related to performance management, employee relations, compensation, talent management, talent acquisition, and policy interpretation. This critical role will play a pivotal part in the HR team, providing expert HR advice and guidance to line management, coaching leaders, and managers, and ensuring HR compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of strategic HR initiatives in partnership with the VP of People.
• Advise managers on employee relations, coaching, career development, and performance management in addition union contract interpretation, company policies, and regulations.
• Provide expert HR advice and ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Help foster a safe and comfortable environment for employees to discuss and resolve personnel issues.
• Help drive talent acquisition and retention, with a specific focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Conduct new hire, exit interviews, and provide feedback and analysis. Help manage onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Support and participate in the administration of the performance evaluation process, employee development and diversity initiatives to improve team performance.
• Facilitate employee dispute resolution processes, including ethics concerns and grievances.
• As appropriate, represent the company in contract negotiations, employee investigations, and mediations.
• Navigate the corporate and field environment by collaborating effectively and developing strong relationships with all levels of the organization.
• As appropriately, support business leadership teams in setting strategy and business plans.
• Drive the effectiveness of the HR delivery model across the business.
• Challenge and bring perspective to drive talent, performance, leadership, and DE&I initiatives.

Key Interactions:

• Engage with all leaders and stakeholders.
• Engage with new and current employees.
• Partner with VP of People and HR Team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Individual contributor.
• The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) has leadership responsibilities, such as providing expert HR advice and guidance to line management, coaching leaders, and ensuring HR compliance. Additionally, the HRBP will help drive talent acquisition, retention, challenge and bring perspective to drive talent, performance, leadership, and DE&I initiatives.

Requirements (Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Education and/or Experience):

• HR multidisciplinary experience in a challenging environment.
• Strong skills in talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational development.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Passion for supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of learning and development, compensation, performance management, employee relations, and career development.
• Highly organized and able to take initiative.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of HR legislation/employment law, principles, policies, and procedures.
• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 2+ years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 5+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Bilingual -- English/Spanish required.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements

• Office-based role with potential for occasional visits to operational sites.
• Must be willing to travel up to 20%.
• Attention to detail, organization skills, and the ability to work in various physical positions, including standing, sitting, and walking.

About UG2:

At UG2, a leader in facility services, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and client satisfaction. We are committed to developing the strongest customer relationships and the highest service delivery benchmarks in the marketplace.

Founded in 2012, UG2 is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. We also have regional offices in Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York City, West Palm Beach, Los Angeles, Sunnyvale, and Dallas.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

UG2, LLC employees are expected to meet performance standards and adhere to company policies, rules, and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook or communicated by other means. This job description provides a general overview of the position's nature and responsibilities, which are subject to change, modification, and addition as required by management. Employees must follow supervisory instructions and may be asked to perform additional duties or engage in cross-training to ensure departmental efficiency. It's important to note that this job description does not constitute an employment contract between UG2, LLC and its employees.