Human Resources Business Partner Job Description

Human Resources Business Partner I provides human resources consultation and support to a designated business unit. Uses working knowledge of the business to provide HR workforce planning support and guidance to line managers. Being a Human Resources Business Partner I analyzes trends and develops workforce plans to resolve issues and make a positive impact on business results. Utilizes knowledge of various human resources functions to provide tactical support to line managers. Additionally, Human Resources Business Partner I acts as liaison with other HR functions. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Typically reports to Supervisor. The Human Resources Business Partner I gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Human Resources Business Partner I typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.

Human Resources Business Partner Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Acts as a liaison between business partners and HR functions to address business needs (recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, etc.);
  • Promote HR projects and initiatives, such as performance and talent management, training and development, recruiting practices and HRIS analytics;
  • Ability to work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”;
  • Analyzes HR-related data (e.g., turnover metrics, exit interview data, workforce demographics) and provides reports and guidance to business leaders;
  • Ability to actively participate with management in developing and managing strategic goals and objectives;
  • Participate in special projects as requested or desired;
  • Support employee relations through proactive and, as necessary, reactive interventions confidentially and fairly;
  • Develop recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing needs;
  • Assisting with developing, coordinating and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow;
  • Coaches, advises and guides managers in effectively handling employee relations issues, while mitigating exposure and risk to the business;
  • Writing multi-state employee handbooks, job descriptions, policies and procedures;
  • Communicate changes in Company policies;
  • Conduct new employee onboarding;
  • Partner with Portland management on employee relations cases, employee development, etc;
  • You will own all People practices for the Portland office.

Requirements:

  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) is highly desired, but not required;
  • Strong employee relations skill;
  • Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task effectively while considering future organizational requirements;
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills;
  • Flexibility to travel occasionally;
  • Unquestioned integrity with assertiveness, presence, and confidence;
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; articulate and persuasive communicator;
  • Ability to work effectively in a geographically dispersed and matrixed organization;
  • Experience supporting multi-generation workforce;
  • O ther (certifications): SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or PHR preferred;
  • Excellent planning and organizations skills, attention to detail, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment;
  • Be a champion who reinforces our core company values and culture, with a history of creating programs to help engage and retain employees;
  • Strong organizational skills, initiative with attention to detail to not just meet deadlines but to strive to anticipate client needs;
  • PHR/SPHR;
  • Ability to travel 10-25% of the time.