Human Resource Business Partner

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

At Equifax, the HR Business Partner collaborates with business leaders to align talent programs with enterprise goals across a matrixed enterprise. Supporting the assigned business vertical, the HRBP helps execute the people strategy for the function. This individual works closely with business leaders and their teams across performance, learning and development, organizational design, employee relations, and workforce planning. 

Reporting to the VP, HR, the role is based in our St. Louis, Clayton, MO office.  We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday–Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely. 

What you’ll do

• Serve as a partner and confidant to leaders to ensure that HR strategy is aligned with business strategy to enable success.
• Provide coaching and counsel to managers on a variety of topics including organizational design, development planning, workforce planning, performance management, and related topics.
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition (TA) on current open requisitions and hiring strategies to meet business growth goals.
• Manage strategic workforce planning, headcount tracking, the annual talent review, succession, and compensation planning processes, including project managing activities, compensation planning, and facilitating calibration meetings.
• Provide guidance on effective performance management and performance improvement plans (PIPs), maintain a strong talent pipeline for key roles, and develop retention strategies for high-potential talent.
• Identify skill gaps, training opportunities and support career development and learning initiatives across the function.
• Be proactive in identifying and addressing issues, while adhering to process and remaining execution focused.
• Work with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to evaluate roles and positions, and determine appropriate band/grade/compensation components.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment, leading by example and actively engaging in employee engagement initiatives to improve morale, culture, and retention.
• Engage in cross-cultural collaboration with global HR teams to ensure alignment on HR strategies and initiatives.
• Analyze data, metrics, and trends to develop targeted and informed solutions to organizational and business challenges.
• Resolve employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Participate in special projects within the business and across the HR function as needed.

What experience you'll need (Minimum requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or other related disciplines, or equivalent related experience
• 5+ years of experience as a consultative HR Business Partner
• Strong working knowledge supporting matrixed organizations and experience with compensation planning, organizational design, employee relations, employee development, performance management and general employment laws
• Exceptional skill in understanding, managing and executing on complex issues and competing deadlines while communicating effectively across all levels of the organization
• Intuitively influences positively and manages conflict with approachability, tactfulness, sound judgment and discretion  ability to influence others, 
• Ability to develop, attract and assess talent
• Ability to identify and anticipate client needs and make practical recommendations for implementation

What could set you apart

• MBA or advanced degree
• SHRM Certification - PHR / SPHR
• Experience with Google Workspace tools
• Experience with Workday
• Experience supporting sales organizations or sales compensation/incentive plans
• Experience supporting fina

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Primary Location:

USA-St. Louis-Clayton

Function:

Function - Human Resources

Schedule:

Full time