Human Resources Business Partner Manager

Summary

Join Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) as a Manager, Human Resources Business Partner! This remote role, requiring proximity to one of four RII offices, offers professional support across various HR functions. You will partner with leadership, execute HR operations, coach staff, and champion RII's core values. Responsibilities include performance management, talent management, onboarding, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of HRBP experience, and strong HR skills. RII offers comprehensive benefits, including flexible schedules, health insurance, paid time off, 401k matching, and paid parental leave.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study
• 5 years HRBP experience across a variety of HR functions (i.e., employee engagement, DEI&B, performance management, talent management, researching and supporting HR projects, policy, and HR program administration)
• Demonstrates the ability to work with sensitive matters, act with discretion and respect
• Proven proficiency in computer skills - HR tools, Google Suites and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Calendar)
• Solid ethics and integrity with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive employee and RII information
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask, prioritize, organize and work in a fast paced environment
• Strong time management and the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and customer facing skills at all levels of an organization
• Proven problem solving skills
• Strong sense of urgency with an ability to execute efficiently, accurately and effectively
• Adaptable, team-oriented and collaborative while demonstrating the ability to take initiative, think creatively, and take actions that get results aligned with HR objectives
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and compliance
• Experience working with a variety of levels of employees in HR customer service
• Experience in handling onboarding and offboarding processes
• Experience in ensuring HR data is accurate and kept up to date
• Knowledge of performance management

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Human Resources and the RII HR Team to execute on HR Operations Administration and Special Projects (i.e., HR Best Practices, Support HR People Metrics, Handle Complex Employee Relations, Integrate Solutions and HR Tools, ensure data integrity and employee record management, provide Training, and support Total Rewards Programs (Compensation, Benefits, Wellness Programs, Salary Administration and DEI&B) are effective and efficiently delivering excellent customer services
• Provide coaching and mentoring to help lead less experienced HR staff in all HR disciplines
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Lead HRBPs, Support RII Management and Senior Leadership to provide excellence in HR Service Delivery and ensure RII is able to attract and retain the best talent while also being compliant with all federal and state laws
• Partner and Lead LOBs/Resources Group regarding HR related questions and concerns; assess and promptly respond to HR (face to face, email, slack and phone) inquiries
• Provide leadership and support for RII Performance Management, Talent Management and Succession Planning
• Independently create, design, and deliver on HR Projects (i.e., Salary Planning and Performance Calibrations, Metrics Analysis, GPTW Action Planning)
• Support employee relations activities at all levels in coaching (inclusive of complex investigations)
• Enable HR reporting and analytics trends to help with workforce planning (ie., retention, attrition, talent).  Proven ability to generate reports from data sources and interpret analysis on how best to support the customer needs
• Oversee new hire employee on-boarding process to include: conducting orientations, communications, benefits enrollment, updating records (i.e., I-9 e-Verify processing, training, and documentation) in our HR tools
• Support efforts for RII staff on Essential Trainings
• Stay abreast of HR trends, best practices, legal updates and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (i.e., ACA, ADA, EEO, ERISA, FLSA, HIPAA, FMLA, OSHA, Title VII, etc.) and RII policies and procedures (i.e., posters, audit support)
• Proven ability to improve processes and educate employees on program communications
• Ensure process improvement employment verifications and security investigations or questionnaires for current and former staff are properly handled.  Coordinate and assist with off-boarding transitions to include coordination with other departments, vendors, exit interviews and updates to the HR employee files
• Ensure HR records are maintained with a high level of data integrity and keep all employee data secure, accurate and current.  Help evaluate, analyze, audit and maintain job-related data and documents
• Coordinate and support the enhancement of HR programs and continuous process improvements and maintaining HR systems
• Assist in administering benefits, benefits enrollment, questions and concerns (i.e., life events, 401k enrollments) compliance audits, maintenance of benefits records, invoices, and general communications with employees and vendors
• Provide assistance with updating, maintaining and enhancing compliance policies and procedures and training
• Participate in RII Employee Handbook review assisting in the development, updating, and implementation of various HR policies and procedures applicable to all employees
• Help keep HR focused on being technology driven with simplification efforts to ensure ease of use within HR and for our customers (i.e., RII Intranet, HR Small Improvements, Unanet)
• Participate in other special projects and other duties as assigned
• Taking  personal initiative as well as collaborating with team members is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification
• Experience working with Unanet, Small Improvements, Slack
• Experience working with a PEO
• Project management experience
• Exposure to training and learning development within HR
• Exposure to supporting DEI&B efforts

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Health insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k with a company match
• Paid parental leave
• Access to wellness programs