Description

　　This is an in-person position. The HR Business Partner works under the direction of the Director of Employee Engagement to embed corporate HR strategy and align business objectives with employees and management within designated business assignments. The HRBP is expected to:

　　Serve as a consultant to support designated business groups by guiding on HR matters, including employee relations, internal investigations, training, reporting, and working with the business unit on staffing levels when needed

　　Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management, which includes coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions

　　Build strong relationships with business leaders to improve collaboration, build morale and increase retention

　　Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues

　　Maintain high-level comprehension of designated business groups and be able to represent their people and culture-related interests to assist in identifying, creating, and executing HR programs

　　Analyze trends and metrics to aid in strategic decision-making

　　Attend key business meetings within your designated business groups as needed

　　Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation as needed

　　Maintain base-level knowledge of HR-related information (labor/employment law, recruiting, onboarding, retention practices, benefits regulations, and policies)

　　Act as a facilitator for HR programs such as performance management, engagement survey, and compliance training

　　Ability to apply sound judgment to sensitive and confidential information to ensure HR’s credibility and business reputation

　　Identify areas of improvement and key themes in business groups that HR could proactively engage

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, HR Management or comparable experience

　　1+ years of experience in Human Resources

　　Ability to travel across northern New England

　　Valid driver’s license permitting operation of a vehicle with a safe driving record

　　A criminal background check that meets Agency standards

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　2+ years of experience in Human Resources

　　1+ years of employee relations experience

　　HR Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)

　　Experience with HRIS systems, HR Reporting, and Investigative/Business writing

　　Labor law knowledge

　　Project and change management skills

　　Strong business acumen and analytical problem-solving skills

　　Qualifications

　　Skills

　　Required

　　Communication - verbal: Expert

　　Communication - written: Expert

　　Confidentiality: Expert

　　Conflict Resolution: Expert

　　Customer Service: Expert

　　Leadership: Expert

　　Performance Management: Expert

　　Problem Solving: Expert

　　Process Improvement: Expert

　　Preferred

　　Reporting: Expert

　　Team Building: Expert

　　Writing and Editing: Expert

　　Education

　　Required

　　Bachelor's Degree - Related field or betterLicenses & Certifications

　　Preferred

　　Human Resources Cert.