AVP, Human Resources Business Partner in US - Remote (JR01363)

Essential Job Functions:

• Consults with management at all levels on HR matters that affect their employees and respective organizations
• Primary point of contact for employees after they’ve onboarded and during their employment life cycle.
• Coaches and provides guidance for employee and leader development, policy administration and compliance with support from Director
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures regarding employee relations, internal communications, employee morale and retention programs, HR compliance and procedures
• Assists in the facilitation of annual performance review processes, calibration and Talent Assessments to ensure transparency about performance, effective manager leadership, and development of all employees
• Utilizes the management tools like Culture Index and ActivTrak to support productivity and effectiveness of employees
• Utilizes Workday to run reports to ensure data integrity and offer advice on roles and compensation during critical issues
• Focuses on the engagement of employees through MTC, ERGs and our VoEs
• Conducts exit interviews and interpret results and trends for management consumption
• Partners with HR Risk & Compliance team to ensure our teams are adhering to policies and are in compliance with federal, state and local level agencies and legal guidelines
• Provides performance management guidance to managers, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Handles unemployment claims; front line benefit questions, helps leaders write or update job descriptions; manages offboarding tasks; responds to EEOC investigations; completes employment verifications.
• Assists managers with corrective action/performance improvement plans or terminations.
• Conducts investigations from employee complaints and provides a recommendation to Director on next steps.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local legislation and regulations, assure programs are consistently administered in compliance with company policies and government legislation
• Coordinates with employee(s) on FMLA leave and other LOA’s
• FLSA audit and evaluation and recommends classification changes if needed
• Performs special projects relating to the Human Resource function as directed by management and oversees management of various projects and related activities as assigned and prescribed by HR management  
• Such other activities as may be assigned by your manager

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, preferably with HR emphasis/major or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 6+ years of industry and/or relevant experience, typically with 1+ years in a Senior Associate level role or external equivalent.
• Experience with all key aspects of human resources functions including recruitment, job classification, benefits, compensation, performance management, and employee relations 
• Requires considerable skill in the ability to train, and a solid knowledge of all HR functions
• Requires a strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures and federal/state laws regarding employment practices and labor relations laws
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to a variety of issues with successful outcomes and demonstrate openness to new ideas and approaches
• Excellent written, oral and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with management and other levels within the organization in order to deescalate issues or influence change
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and be able to prioritize multiple tasks for leaders and employees
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Must know how to use MS Office Suite programs, and advanced Excel functions