Human Resources Business Partner (Contract)

Description 

This Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for being a strategic business partner to Highspring’s Talent Solutions business unit. They will provide support to US employees by overseeing HR systems, navigating employee relations, ensuring compliance with local law and regulations, and engaging with employees to help fulfill Highspring’s employer value proposition. This is a contract role working 40 hours/week. 

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. 

Your Impact 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across Talent Solutions, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership effectiveness.
• Provide performance management guidance to leadership (e.g. coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions); focus on improving work relationships, building morale, and creating retention.
• Create processes and solutions in partnership with leadership which support a positive employee environment through effective communications, policies, and practices.
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Identify strategies to increase employee performance and change readiness while designing metrics to track the effectiveness of programs.
• Analyze trends and metrics on turnover in partnership with HR leaders.
• Collaborate with HR leaders on strategic and operational HR projects and programs.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Desired Competencies  

• Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. 
• Collaborative – Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction. 
• Customer Focus – Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. 
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.  
• Develops and Coaches Others - Utilizing effective coaching skills, asks appropriate questions and provides relevant guidance to help others find the solutions within and outside of themselves. 
• Action Oriented - Embracing new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding. 
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 

Your Experience

• 5 - 7 years experience in Human Resources supporting global employees 
• HR Certification preferred 
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferred degree in Human Resources 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 
• Proficient with or ability to learn HRIS system 

Location Hybrid (3 days/week preferred) for candidates near a Highspring or Vaco by Highspring office. Must be based in the Eastern or Central Time Zone.   

Travel Requirements  Less than 5% 

Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position: 

• Frequent: Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion 
• Occasional:  Standing and bending 
• Infrequent:  Lifting up to 10 pounds