Human Resources Business Partner

When you join the Krise organization you'll be working with everyday HEROES who are providing access to education for students throughout Pennsylvania! Our team members are Here, Everyday, Ready, On-time, Exceptional and Safe. You will be a key member of the HR and operating leadership team, supporting our front-line employees with high levels of service and exemplifying the Company's values of Safety, Reliability, Customer Focus and Growth. In this exciting field-based role you will assist, advise and align the local managers ad leaders on people strategies and programs that support the operational business priorities and company cultural pillars while minimizing risk to the enterprise.

With a focus on the Company's key initiatives in Recruiting, Retention and Engagement, you'll be instrumental to our success and help elevate and sustain our people-focused culture. A successful HRG will be humble, have empathy and high levels of emotional intelligence and be focused on collaborative work in a team environment. In this role we'll expect you to help ensure that the company and its leaders are promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment and culture and that you'll be an unwavering advocate for the best possible candidate and employee experience.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with execution of payroll, employee benefits and all employee related information and documentation processes using the Company’s integrated systems. Acts as a system SME for people related systems including payroll, benefits, recruiting and time/attendance.
• Engages and assists the Talent Acquisition function and operational leaders with employee recruiting as necessary to meet operational requirements. Engages with operational leaders and regional HR and recruiting staff to enhance and optimize recruiting, hiring and on-boarding practices and processes.
• Directly engages in the field for investigation, understanding and facilitating resolution of employee and labor relations matters to ensure high levels of employee engagement, to promote diversity, equity and inclusion and to minimize potential for and impacts of labor organizing / action.
• Facilitates and supports annual employee engagement surveys and action planning processes. Prepares and uses periodic ad-hoc surveys for monitoring and feedback on employee engagement practices, employee value proposition and targeted feedback during significant change.
• Facilitates and supports annual talent reviews, succession planning and employee development / pipeline evaluation that supports growth and scaling of the business.
• Monitors and reports on people related metrics and KPIs relevant to talent acquisition, employee relations and employee engagement.
• Embraces technology and innovation to enhance employee engagement and experience, increase leader effectiveness and minimize non-value added work in support of routine people related documentation and compliance requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Is a strong role model for Company leaders and employees, cultivating a culture in which employee engagement, safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement/development and diversity, equity and inclusion are demonstrated.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, psychology, business management or similar fields preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant human resources experience.
• Preferred experience in organizations with large, dispersed field operations and non-exempt (hourly) employee populations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience actively using and managing HR software systems including Applicant Tracking, HRIS, Payroll and other related systems. Experience and proficiency with Paycom software and systems would be a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other common business software applications.
• Proficiency with using and analyzing data and presenting information in a clear and concise format.
• Professional and emotionally intelligent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, creative team environment.
• Adapts quickly and easily to changing conditions and adjusts business strategy and plans to new needs or situations.
• Ability to travel (including overnight) to company operational locations for meetings with employees and leaders; talent acquisition and recruiting events; and general operational support.