HR Business Partner

Position Description

Purpose
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues. The successful HRBP acts as an employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with our HR department and business management, the HRBP seeks to develop innovative solutions. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the assigned business unit's financial position, strategy, and competition.

Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below:

1. Conducts frequent meetings with assigned business units.
2. Proactively consults with line management, providing HR guidance.
3. Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
4. Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
5. Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with legal advisor as needed/required.
6. Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
7. Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
8. Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
9. Works with Talent Acquisition to determine terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
10. Provides guidance and input on assigned business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
11. Working closely with business unit managers, identifies training and individual executive coaching needs.
12. Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
13. Travel is primarily local, although at least 10% overnight travel is expected within California and potentially other states.

Role Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree and relevant industry experience, or equivalent years of HR experience.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR)) credential or ability to obtain certification preferred.

Experience & Industry Expertise

• Minimum of 5 years' experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Prior experience working in a Unionized environment required.
• Experience with employee groups outside of California preferred.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Consultation
• Ethical Practice
• Global & Cultural Awareness
• HR Expertise
• Relationship Management

Equipment Used, Physical Demands, and Work Environment

Equipment Used:

• Personal computer, telephone

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area travel may be expected.
• Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

BASE SALARY RANGE:
$90,833.00 - $127,167.00
The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role, level, geographic location, relevant education, training, or experience, among other factors.

Employer Disclosure Statement
The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Teichert and its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability, please inform Robert Maxey (View email address on click.appcast.io) if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Notice to Staffing Agencies
Teichert, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Teichert") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Teichert employees, or to Teichert's resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teichert's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teichert's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.