HR Business Partner- AHRC

The HR business partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning AHRC Nassau’s organizational goals/ objectives with employees and management and participates in strategic planning. 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 integrated solutions. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the objectives of the organization.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but but not limited to:

1. Responds to assigned client base employee and management inquiries.
2. Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
3. Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
4. Manages and resolves simple to more complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
5. Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation. Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Edits the HR section of the Employee Handbook & Policies and Procedures as assigned or as necessary.
6. Supervises the HR Coordinator(s) for applicable business lines.  Ensuring timely data entry, creation and maintenance of HR files, employment verification requests, and all items associated with HR Services.
7. Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
8. Conducts turnover analyses and partners with program and HR COE’s to come up with effective strategies to retain staff.
9. Performs compensation reviews in consultation with the compensation manager.
10. Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
11. Participates in HR Team meetings and in Program Team meetings as requested. May also be assigned to participate in organization-wide work committees.
12. Serves as an intermediary or liaison between assigned client and COE’s as warranted (i.e. strategizes with recruitment team and program during talent strategy meetings, may assist in troubleshooting/ problem solving benefit issues/ concerns, participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.)
13. Covers for other HR Business Partners who may be out of the office.
14. Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are usually Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – but may require flexibility on the incumbent according to business need.

Travel

Travel is regular between various locations within Nassau County.

Bachelor's degree and human resources and relevant industry experience required. Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in resolving complex employee relations issues.

Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including recruiting strategies, employee relations, federal, state, and camp respective employment laws, compensation practices, diversity, performance management, training, and organizational assessment and evaluation. Intermediate to Advanced experience with HR Databases and MS Excel. Masters Degree in Human Resources preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment preferred.

Competencies

1. HR Expertise.
2. Organizational/ Business Acumen.
3. Communication.
4. Consultation.
5. Ethical Practice.
6. Global & Cultural Awareness.
7. Relationship Management.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to communicate effectively. This role is primarily sedentary; however, some filing may be required. This may involve lifting files, accessing filing cabinets, or using a stool as necessary.

This position regularly uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.