HR Business Partner II

Job Description:

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with business leaders and support the execution of HR strategies that drive organizational success. This role serves as a trusted advisor on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, workforce planning, and talent development while helping leaders navigate complex people-related challenges.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative HR professional with strong business acumen who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and partnering across the organization to create a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, coaching, career development, compensation, and workforce planning.
• Support employee relations initiatives that foster engagement, accountability, and a positive workplace culture.
• Assist in developing and executing labor relations strategies for unionized workforces, including newly acquired business units.
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide guidance on employee relations matters.
• Coach managers on performance management, conflict resolution, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with leadership to support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence-including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS-to implement HR programs and solutions that support business needs.
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements to employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Support organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the business.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 5-7 years of Human Resources Generalist or HR Business Partner experience within a mid-sized or large organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field.
• Experience partnering with business leaders on HR initiatives and employee relations matters.
• Experience supporting labor relations and unionized work environments is preferred.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee relations issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while driving projects to successful completion.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience using Workday or another enterprise HRIS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience creating presentations and financial or workforce-related models is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• SPHR or PHR certification.
• Experience supporting unionized workforces.
• Experience working through organizational change or acquisitions.

Required Skills:
• HR
• Business