Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - Eastern U.S.

Human Resources Business Partner - Eastern U.S.
Status: Full-Time / Permanent / Exempt
Location: Remote (must be located in an EST state)
Travel: 50-75% within assigned region
Salary: $100,000-$120,000 Per Year + Annual Bonus 

Overview: 
As the member of a high performing team, the HRBP will serve as a business partner and subject matter advisor to the business, supporting and promoting Employee Engagement, Continuous Improvement (Lean Sigma), Customer Experience and Sustainability (Safety + Environmental + Profitability); such that we are able to achieve our strategic metrics, and be the leading a national brand.

Essential Functions of the Role:

 Employee Relations / Engagement

• Respond to employee relations matters including; investigations, coaching, conflict resolution, discipline, and documentation; train managers as needed
• Partner with Chief People Officer and executive management re: employee engagement (GALLUP); administer annual engagement survey, analyze data, and align results to strategic goals
• Research and make recommendations regarding existing and new policies and procedures
• Be apprised regarding evolving legislation and regulations, Federal, State and Local, make recommendations accordingly
• Provide pre and post-support for acquisitions
• Perform Exit Interviews; track and respond to findings and make recommendations as needed
• Maintain high level of confidentiality in personnel data, terminations, legal actions, and related activity
• Support on-boarding processes and ensure compliance and consistency

Benefits

• Partnering with Sr. HR Administrator and benefit/ brokerage firm, respond to employee benefit questions and resolve issues, identify repeat issues, and recommend countermeasures to eliminate said issues
• Manage employee benefits orientation program and open enrollment
• Audit and approve monthly benefits bills, including medical, dental, vision, LTD, FSA, Life, AD&D
• Manage Workshare program

Compliance

• Create and/or revise job descriptions, acting as subject matter advisor for management; draft Score Cards (in accordance with WHO method) for newly hired persons eligible to receive performance bonuses
• Manage company’s LOA programs, i.e. FMLA, state mandated paid LOA, STD, coordination of Worker’s Compensations LOA w/ state mandated programs, ADA, etc.; responding to requests, sending required paperwork, tracking time; act as advisor to management and employees
• Manage administration of and adherence to Drug-Free and Reasonable Suspicion program, as well as Substance Abuse Program and Return-To-Work programs
• Act as a back-up for the company’s Risk & Compliance Manager, including but not limited to claims administration, claims management, etc.
• Produce compliance reports for EEOC, EEO-1, etc.
• Partner with management and select employees regarding visa applications (excluding H2B)
• Draft and maintain Standard Work for HR processes
• Maintain the HR playbook

Other

• Partner drafting and issuing of HR related communications
• Support HR projects and initiatives

Other duties as deemed necessary by business needs and management.

Decision-Making Authority:

• Autonomy on basic employee relations matters; partner with the Chief People Officer for more complex ER issues.
• Vendor billing, escalate as needed

Working Relationships:

• Internal: HR department, Executive Management, Branch Management, Field, Admin & Contract Employees
• External: Vendors, Employment Attorney, and DOL  

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 lbs. and navigate/use computer system.

Mental and Visual Demands:

• Flow of work and nature of duties involves normal coordination of mind and eyes much of the time.

Qualifications for the role:

• Three to five years of relevant experience, multi-state oversight required 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Project management experience 
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Readily pivot and prioritize changing demands
• HRIS proficiency, UKG experience preferred