HR Business Partner- Boston

Position Summary:

Reporting the Sr. Human Resources Director, the Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) will partner with department (ex: Warehouse/Transportation/Corporate) leaders in assuring the smooth and efficient delivery of HR processes, policies and services. Duties will include coaching leaders, anticipating needs in the areas of organization design, performance management, employee relations, hiring, on-boarding, communication, and training.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts HRBP 1:1's with supervisors and managers, acting as trusted partner, confidant, and coach.
• Responds to employee relations issues for supervisor and managers.
• Collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for existing and open positions, aligning job descriptions.
• Partner with Leaders to understand workforce plans and then partner with talent Acquisition to facilitate job posting, screening, interview coordination, background checks and on-boarding and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and deliver human resource programs including, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and assists with development of corporate, department and individual training.
• Facilitates and/or supports the delivery of training as needed (could include compliance, manager, compensation, etc.).
• Helps to compose and distribute written communication to employees on a variety of topics: benefits, policy updates, COVID protocols, etc.
• Help facilitate employee engagement and team buildings activities.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Develops plans for new hire orientation.
• Compose and distribute written communication to employees on a variety of topics: benefits, policy updates, COVID protocols, etc.
• Oversee employee Paid Time Off including answering questions, running reports, etc.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Assures HRIS and data reflects accurate state of company and employees.
• Assures complex and/or sensitive matters are brought to the appropriate staff.
• Helps in the development of employee engagement and team building activities.
• Works with new employees that come to the company through acquisitions and helps to develop standardized on-boarding and communication.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors,
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and modern technologies in human resources, payroll, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Director

Experience:

• Proven experience working in HR
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Previous experience preparing and processing employee payroll.
• Previous experience administering employee benefits, including Open Enrollment
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required, and/or equivalent work experience.
• Four years of professional human resource administration, including two years in employee relations preferred OR its equivalent through training, education, and other experience.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Spanish peaking strongly preferred especially in departments that support the front line such as warehouse and transportation.
• Experience working in a manufacturing / distribution industries preferred.
• Sedentary work under a hybrid schedule – 4 days a week in office.