What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner position at BIRNS OCEANOGRAPHICS INC?
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Human Resources Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $95-$125K
Position Summary
The HR Business Partner reports to the Human Resources Manager, and is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function, ensuring compliance with employment law, and supporting a positive, productive workplace. This role helps supervise a small HR team and partners closely with department managers on recruiting, employee relations and development, benefits administration, and policy implementation.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supervise daily HR operations, including recruiting, onboarding, and employee records management
- Advise and participate in high level position recruitment: posting positions, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and extending offers
- Serve as a primary point of contact, with HR Manager, for employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, performance concerns, and workplace investigations
- Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, etc.)
- Help maintain and update employee handbook, HR policies, and procedures to reflect current law and best practices
- Support performance management processes, including reviews, goal-setting, and disciplinary actions
- Track and analyze HR metrics (turnover, time-to-fill, headcount) and report to leadership
- Coordinate training and development initiatives, including compliance training and safety programs
- Help oversee workers' compensation claims
- Lead or support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events
- Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to HR staff
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information at all times
Strategic & Program Development Responsibilities
- Design and implement a formal performance review plan, including timelines, evaluation criteria, and manager training on delivery
- Develop and draft a leadership training program for managers, covering core competencies such as coaching, delegation, and conflict management
- Track attendance trends by employee; develop improvement and mitigation plans for chronic attendance issues
- Research and develop a strategic retention and pay scale program, including compensation benchmarking and pathways for advancement
- Help develop and train in an Ai usage policy governing appropriate use of Ai tools by employees
- Help develop and train in an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) policy, including guidance for managers on responding to agency requests or workplace visits
HR Metrics & Analysis
- Analyze ROI and cost of performance related to HR programs and initiatives
- Track and report on hiring and turnover metrics, identifying trends and root causes
- Develop and monitor retention metrics and KPIs
- Drive continuous improvement of HR processes through ongoing metrics review
- Lead diversity initiatives and analysis, tracking representation and progress against goals
- Develop and maintain a succession planning framework for key roles
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 15 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity
- Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements
- Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and sound judgment
Preferred Qualifications
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
- Experience in a manufacturing or technical/industrial environment
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality/compliance frameworks
- Experience supporting union or government-contract compliance requirements (e.g., ITAR, EEO reporting)
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Primarily office-based with occasional time on the production floor
- Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods
- Occasional local travel for training, recruiting events, or offsite meetings
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Benefits: health/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, etc.
- Opportunity to shape HR processes in a growing organization
- Collaborative, close-knit team environment
Salary : $95,000 - $125,000