Human Resources Business Partner

Description*Astound is a leading provider of internet, WiFi, mobile, and TV services, dedicated to connecting communities and empowering lives through innovative technology. We also keep businesses connected with dependable fiber infrastructure and internet solutions backed by award-winning service, helping organizations thrive in an increasingly connected world.**At the forefront of digital transformation, we continuously evolve our offerings to meet the dynamic needs of our customers-delivering reliable connectivity and groundbreaking digital experiences.**Our commitment to excellence extends beyond infrastructure. We invest in our people through personalized training, coaching, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and opportunity. Employees are empowered to represent a superior telecommunications company while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.**We offer a robust benefits package that includes rewards, recognition programs, and employee discounts-ensuring our team members are supported in both their professional and personal journeys. At Astound, we believe in creating astounding possibilities for everyone, everywhere.**Duties and Responsibilities:****Business Partnership***\* Provide day-to-day HR consultation to business leaders.\* Assist in the creation of development plans for high potential employees and identify high potentials at all levels for current- and future-state critical roles.\* Recommend solutions to improve processes, team dynamics, etc. to optimize organizational effectiveness.***Leadership Effectiveness and Key Talent Management***\* Support the development of effective leaders within the organization, focusing on leadership needs and key themes identified as part of the business strategy and organizational and talent review processes. Will play an active role in guiding assigned client groups through ongoing talent review and succession planning activities.\* Initiatives include working with leaders to create strategies to close talent gaps, developing a highly effective leadership team and bench strength for succession.\* Assists in design and implementation of retention strategies focusing on key leaders and individuals with core competencies or skills critical to the organization - now and for the future. Coach leaders on their personal efficacy and leadership impact.***Talent and Capability Development***\* Partner and coordinate with functionally-aligned HR Center of Excellence (COE) partners to identify requirements and execute actions in support of building talent and capabilities across assigned functional areas.\* Responsible for partnering closely with business leaders in the development, management and delivery of functional strategic workforce plans.***Change Leadership***\* Acts as a change agent to client groups, partners and project teams in support of organizational change through the application of a common framework, process and set of best practice tools, which prepare employees for ongoing change and transformation.***Project Work***\* Engages and supports various projects on the HR team including work on our HR Strategy, annual HR initiatives, metrics/tracking/reporting, and other projects as assigned.**Education:** High school diploma or equivalent, Advanced degree in Human Resources, Organizational Design or Business preferred.**Experience:** 5 years of experience in an HRBP or leadership role within a Human Resources organization, demonstrating increased levels of responsibility**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**\* Strong business acumen with the ability to understand, discuss and work with all levels of leaders regarding business strategy and human capital implications\* Experience supporting/driving change management initiatives\* Ability to build strong relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues\* A highly effective communicator with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, concepts, and proposals\* Demonstrated ability to work in a highly complex/matrixed business and HR model\* Knowledge of, and proven capability in, organizational development techniques and performance management\* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal\* Travel based on business need**We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:**-

401k retirement plan, with employer match-

Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance-

Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization-

Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year-

Paid Holidays: 7 days per year-

Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws-

Tuition reimbursement program-

Employee discount program**\***Benefits listed above are for regular full-time position**Base Salary:** The base salary range for this position is $135,000- $165,000 annually plus opportunities for bonus and benefits. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities.**Our Mission Statement:****\* Take care of our customers****\* Take care of each other****\* Do what we say we are going to do****\* Have fun****Diverse Workforce / EEO**:Astound is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, p regnancy, childbirth and related conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.**FCO (For San Francisco Candidates Only):**Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.**CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For California Candidates Only):** https://www.astound.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CCPA-Employee-Privacy-Notice.pdf

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