Human Resources Business Partner

About the Role & Team

As the HR Business Partner, you will provide HR Partnership and support to a variety of departments within the Interactive division including our Product, Marketing, Sales, Content, e-sports and our PENN Game Studios.  You will work closely with managers, supervisors and team members providing hands-on and strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related issues including talent management, employee relations, coaching/development, compensation, employee engagement and training.   

The HR Business Partner plays an essential role in establishing and driving HR programs/talent initiatives forward and offers thought leadership regarding organizational and people strategy and execution within the specific business areas they support. This role will have a HR generalist reporting into them supporting the dedicated business units 

This is a great opportunity to build your career and become part of a fantastic team of HR professionals in an exciting industry! 

About the Work

• Provide coaching and HR expertise to Supervisors, Managers and business Leadership in employee relations, talent management, learning & development, employee engagement and HR legal matters.
•  Lead core HR processes across their business group (e.g., performance calibration, compensation cycle, promotions) and provide HR support to team members at all levels.
•  Analyze and interpret various employee reports and trends (e.g., compensation, job levels, engagement and attrition) to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions to their business group.  
•  Conduct effective investigations and recommend action for sensitive and complex employee relations matters
•  Facilitate learning & development programs in areas of training, development, career mobility, and job performance.
•  Participate in the development and implementation of Engagement and Diversity programs and initiatives.
•  Partner with Talent Acquisition on internal and external recruitment efforts
•  Optimize the HR systems to meet workforce requirements creating opportunities for automation, reduction of manual processes and increased efficiency.
•  Participate in the continued development of HR programs and processes.  
•  Manage approval and review of HR forms, payroll enquiries, timesheets for all non-exempt team members and review time off requests.
•  Manage the onboarding and orientation process for new hires
•  Manage terminations and required offboarding processes
•  Partner with Compliance to ensure licensing requirements for all applicable employees are met.
•  Maintain updated knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and legislation and ensure compliance with all Labor Laws.
•  Lead special projects and initiatives as required.
•  Provide leadership and supervision of the HR Generalist reporting into the HRBP. 
• Other duties as required.

About You

•  Minimum of 6 years of experience in HR.
•  University and/or College education with a specialty in Human Resources
•  Experience managing and supervising HR team member(s)
•  Strong business acumen and the ability to work at both a strategic and operational level with the ability to influence effectively across all levels of a company.
•  Demonstrated experience in various HR functional areas (e.g. employee relations, employee engagement, talent management, performance management, compensation, etc.)
•  A deep knowledge of HR programs, practices and legislation, including applicable state, federal and provincial employment laws and regulations.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge in Excel. Experience with HRIS systems is preferred. UKG experience is an asset.
•  Strong time management and prioritization skills.
•  Strong communication skills with the ability to coach, influence, and partner with business leaders.
•  Natural problem solver with the ability and desire to flex from big picture strategic thinking to hands-on execution.
•  Highly collaborative with a sense of inquisitiveness and intellectual curiosity; ability to listen and learn from others.
•  Highly proactive style of work, with a demonstrated track record of developing innovative approaches
•  Must have a sense of urgency, be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, and have a “can do” energetic attitude.
•  Proven ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
•  Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments/projects with similar deadlines. 

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