Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for the administration and coordination of comprehensive human resource activities for the National 4-H Council by aligning HR activities and initiatives with business objectives. The HRBP consults with the Director, HR; senior leadership; and management to develop and implement HR programs that drive targeted recruitment, training and development, total rewards, employee relations, and performance management. The HRBP will act as a champion and change agent to fully engage and ensure satisfaction among employees, management and retirees. HRBP assesses and anticipates Council needs and develops plans and strategies to ensure human capital needs are accomplished. Communicating needs proactively between human resources and business management, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions. The HRBP formulates partnerships across Council to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. In addition to maintaining specialized human resource skills and knowledge, the HRBP maintains an effective level of Council literacy about our functional units, strategic initiatives, financial position, its mid range plans, its culture and its competition.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy

• Conduct regular meetings with respective business units to develop and update action plans, identify needs, and report upon progress.
• Participates in developing Council and business unit goals, objectives, and systems and develops corresponding HR initiatives that support business objectives.
• Consult with all levels of management, providing HR guidance as appropriate.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR team and business units to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Provide HR Policy and employment law compliance guidance and interpretation (HRBPs do not provide legal guidance or legal opinion but rely upon Counsel).
• Develop recruitment plans and methods for each business unit based on specialized needs of each business unit.
• Administer contracts including developing requests for proposal to identify external contractors for provision of additional support in recurring and unique HR needs. Administer contracts when assigned.
• Identify and develop new and alternative methods of providing human resource functions for our workforce through trend analysis, benchmarking, industry best practice, and by surveying the workforce.
• Lead and participate employee special interest groups and task force groups related to a variety of issues impacting the workforce.
• Lead the development of employee performance plans that directly contribute to the organizational mission and the goals or individual business units.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning, and development programs.
• Perform special assessments, assignments and projects and prepare special reports and solutions as required.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and Council requirements and guidelines.

Associate Relations

• Manage and resolve basic through complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. Escalate issues to Director, Human Resources when required.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Develop and administer effective and timely communication materials through a variety of methods that ensure our diverse workforce remains informed and engaged.
• Collect data through a variety of sources, including interviews, observation, and surveys; analyze information and prepare reports and solutions that improve associate morale, motivation, and efficiency.
• Resolve employee and retiree reported issues and questions related to human resource functions including compensation, benefits, career development, etc.
• Facilitate activities with vendors to ensure associate and retiree satisfaction with services provided by our carries and providers

Associate Recruitment and Career Progression

• Develop job announcements, source and recruit to fulfill position needs
• Conduct screenings and interviews to identify the best candidates for placement
• Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, transfers as appropriate.
• Develop and foster relationships with a variety of sourcing opportunities including schools/universities, workforce development agencies, professional membership organizations, etc. to enhance recruitment opportunities.
• Develop and conduct on boarding activities that ensure associates are successfully transitioned into the Council and are provided support throughout their first year.
• Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs for employees and various levels of management.
• Create and administer effective training programs that drive professional development, mitigate risk, and educate on new programs.
• Lead the evaluation and monitoring of success of training programs. Follow-up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Conduct job analysis to develop, update and revise position descriptions to reflect current and near term responsibilities.
• Provides day to day and strategic performance management guidance to management and employees (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Administer and ensure effectiveness of the employee performance management program.
• Develops and maintains HRIS and other electronic and paper records and compiles reports for various HR functions including worker's compensation, affirmative action program; EEO; maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to legal requirements and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Generally requires 5 - 8 years of human resource management or related business experience providing broad exposure to human resource management competencies.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in related specialties including business administration, human resources, organizational development are preferred
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) is preferred
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, benefits, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, federal and state respective employment laws.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Excellent consulting skills.
• Excellent client management and business literacy skills.
• Strong conflict management skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a diverse audience.
• Strong ability to exercise judgment within defined practices and policies

• Develop strong, trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
• Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues.
• Manage multiple business units with employees in multiple locations.
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Manage own education and skills through continuing education
• Work in performance focused environment with international objectives.
• Ability to understand issues domestically and internationally and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Proactive work habits with analytical and solutions focus
• Be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels.
• Be self directed and motivated.
• Take initiative to identify and anticipate customer needs and make recommendations for implementation.
• Technology skills to administer training, recruitment, personnel actions, payroll, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Long periods of sitting at a computer. Lifting up to 20 lbs. Position requires ability to work for prolonged periods of time at high levels of activity and the ability to sit for more than four hours per day, reading, listening, bending and manual dexterity skills; skills essential for successful communications include speaking and writing. Standing for extended periods of time while attending trade shows.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to work in various settings, including hotel rooms, conference rooms, home office and Council office.