Assistant HR Business Partner

About the role

Working closely with the Manager, HR Business Partners, the Assistant HR Business Partner is responsible for managing and advising on HR programs and processes. The Assistant HR Business Partner will be a proactive communicator and change agent that can successfully leverage expertise across HR functions to facilitate problem-solving and process improvement and execute on key initiatives. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of and learn HR from the Manager, HR Business Partners. This role is required to learn, understand and agree to live our lifeinspired movement. Job Description: K E Y AC C O UNTA B ILI T IE S : Build relationships across the organization to advise and support leaders on employment policies and practices in the areas of employee relations, staffing, compensation and leave and benefits Reviews HR business processes and creates more efficient processes that serve our customers, HR and lead to best results. Result of the work is that transactional work is eliminated. Creates innovative HR strategies that identify emerging business, organization or people trends, makes recommendations and then implements effective solutions as approved. Reviews data on reasons for team member corrective actions, identifies trends and recommends solutions to reduce number of corrective actions (leader education, etc.) This is one of the performance metrics for this role. May conduct investigations, review team member documents and aid in the issuance of corrective action, if needed Monitors unemployment costs, reviews data, identifies trends and makes recommendations to reduce this spend. This is another performance metric for this role. Willingness to first learn the business to be the most effective business partner vs an "order taker". Assists and may lead orientation for our new team members in the spirit of and living life inspired. Supports the rollout of key HR initiatives such as the annual performance evaluation process, merit review cycle and fulfillment, flu vaccine requirement, and engagement survey Performs special projects and completes all other duties as assigned or requested Q UAL IFIC A T I O N S : A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field; OR 4 years of progressively responsible experience performing the above and related duties; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job High-level business acumen to identify solutions for business problems Evidence of process improvement work and mindset. Excellent action and customer service orientation with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback and to "stop the line" when a project or leaders' actions create risk for the desired outcomes. Demonstrated partnership approach with confidence vs "order taker" Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the organization Advanced computer skills, specifically in HRIS systems and in Microsoft Office Suite. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels in the organization Ability to "tell the story" in all written and verbal communications vs "report the news". Applied knowledge of federal, state and local laws and statutes for employment PHY S IC A L DE MA N D S: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a ma