HR Business Partner - Southwest Freight Lines

Description:

   

Job purpose 

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. 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 business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition. 

  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and
• objective investigations. Recommends course of action. 
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. 
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
•  Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
•  Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Facilitate training relative to employee relations, benefits, and other policy changes.
• Responsible for all aspects of recruiting, hiring and onboarding new team members.
• Provide information to hiring managers on the legalities of the hiring process and provide constant feedback to internal candidates through the application /interviewing process. Keep detailed records of hiring practices and results.
• Ensure timely administration of performance appraisals and disciplinary procedures are followed.
• Assist team members to improve their performance as needed.
• Act a liaison for team members concerning issues with payroll, benefit, or worker’s compensation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

  

Minimum Qualifications

•   Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years of experience resolving employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

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