HR Business Partner (Hybrid) - Hazelwood, MO

HR Business Partner - Must be local to St. Louis, MO area for hybrid work

The ideal candidate for this position will have 2 to 3 years of HR Business Partner (HRBP) experience or 5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing professional Human Resources support to managers at a business unit/function level; provides support for employee relations and the operationalizing of HR programs in multiple business areas including talent acquisition, talent development & management, total rewards, HR administrative program execution and implementation, payroll/benefits, and talent analytics. Also responsible for enabling business unit compliance for policy implementation, affirmative action, and legal compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages implementation and oversight of human resources and related programs to achieve desired operational results, aligns leadership and resources required and ensures program effectiveness. Programs include all areas of HR-related business focus including talent acquisition, talent management and development, total rewards, payroll/benefits support, talent analytics and any other area of HR programming.
• Provides input and advice to business leaders regarding developing and aligning strategies and programs to manage human resources related programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations, and policies regarding employee relations and works with management staff in the handling of issues.
• Investigates employee complaints in a thorough manner and makes sound business- related HR recommendations to leadership for resolution of resulting findings using knowledge of policy, procedures, and labor law guidelines.
• Assists with special projects; compiles, evaluates and communicates information.
• Maintains systems data and records and may compile reports concerning human resources related data on an ad hoc basis.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports Pace's overall mission by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources administration, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of professional human resources experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Principles, practices and techniques of employee relations and general HR process and programs including multiple areas of HR focus such as talent and performance management, employee relations and other HR programs.
• Applicable employment laws, codes, and regulations.
• Computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Techniques for working with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, occasionally where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Principles and techniques of providing effective oral presentations.
• Principles and practices of program planning, development, and evaluation.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Performing professional-level human resources duties in a variety of assigned areas.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Carrying assigned analytical projects through, from data collection to report generation.
• Providing consulting services to supervisors and managers.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.