Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

The HR Business Partner will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to leaders across the BWE business, supporting all levels from frontline employees to executive leadership. The HRBP will play a critical role in workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development and change management. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Confidante and coach for the leaders they support.  Ensure alignment with business goals and that the leader is improving in their ability to manage and coach their respective teams
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning and performance management initiatives to ensure right talent is in place to meet business goals
•  Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Coach leaders on people management, team dynamics and leadership development by equipping leaders with tools and techniques to effectively manage teams, facilitate performance issues and foster accountability
• Partner closely with managers and employees across all levels to cultivate strong working relationships, create a culture of trust and collaboration
• Leverage data and insights to recommend initiatives that improve employee engagement, drive productivity, and support long-term retention. 
• Support organizational design and change initiatives, including restructures, role clarity, and team effectiveness
• Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Identify training needs for the organization as a whole as well as by business unit. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Work with legal team and external resources to assist international employees with visa assignments and related HR matters.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of related HR experience preferred.
• Experience with HRIS (Workday is a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resource management, or related field preferred.
• MBA a plus.
• Strong organizational, project management and change management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with and influence all levels of the organization.
• Sense of urgency with quality and prioritization is a must.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, problem solving and conflict resolution are necessary.
• Strong attention to detail and familiarity with the business aspects in general and the connection to HR practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment related to laws and regulations.
• Solid background in providing guidance and creative solutions to business managers on a variety of total compensation topics in partnership with the Manager of Compensation inclusive of appropriate pay levels, base pay, annual incentives, recognition, and market study analysis.

We encourage you to explore the career opportunities we have available here at BWE!