HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

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Summary: 

The Human Resources Business Partner/HRBP will collaborate with assigned operations functions as a consultative HR Business Partner providing both tactical and strategic HR generalist support. Reporting to the HR Director, the HRBP will support HR operations for their assigned client group and will act as the primary point of contact for all employee HR inquiries. The HRBP will use their HR expertise and experience to provide a high level of service to the employees and leaders they support, and collaborate with team members in execution of HR projects and initiatives supporting the organization’s strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides HR generalist and business partner support to assigned operations client group by responding to HR inquiries, assisting employees and managers with employee relations issues, interpreting and administering policies and procedures, assisting with performance management, recruitment, onboarding, leave of absence administration, and coaching employees and managers on work-related problems.
• Partners with assigned operations client group to drive performance management and talent development, helping to create an engaging and performance-driven culture.
• Full life cycle recruitment process for assigned functions; working closely with hiring managers during the interview and candidate selection process, managing the offer process, ensuring successful execution of the pre-boarding process (background, drug, and reference checks), and assisting with new hire onboarding preparation.
• Leads new hire orientation, helping to ensure a successful employee onboarding experience.
• Assists in administering Weber’s performance review program and compensation program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the organization.
• Investigates and responds to employee relations incidents, clearly documenting issues and concerns, making a recommendation on appropriate resolutions, and executing actions as necessary.
• Responsible for HR reporting, compiling organized and clear employee data reports in a timely manner, when requested.
• Leads and participates in various HR continuous improvement initiatives and projects; working either independently, cross-functionally, or within the broader HR function.
• Contributes to and executes upon HR initiatives, as assigned.
• Participates in and leads various employee engagement activities throughout the year, interacting regularly with employees in order to monitor employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Acts as a culture champion, helping to build upon our existing culture and create an engaging employee experience for all our employees.

Attendance/Punctuality

Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Education and Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years’ work experience as an HR Generalist/HR Business Partner
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related program preferred
• PHR certification and bi-lingual a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of all functional areas in human resources as well as policies, procedures, and best practices
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with a proven record of building relationships, influencing others, and collaborating cross-functionally
• Strong business acumen and attention to detail with a consistent record of delivering results
• Exceptional problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Adaptable and flexible with the ability to work well under pressure and in challenging situations
• Experience developing and creating innovative programs and initiatives to attract and engage employees
• A team-first focus with a can-do attitude and willingness to engage and help with any and all HR initiatives
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS tools

Language Skills      

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.  Required to translate English/Spanish.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Other Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Human Resource systems; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Weber-Stephen Products LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.