Senior Associate HR Business Partner

Overview

Senior Associate on the HR Business Partner (generalist) team, focused on client needs, particularly Manager, Associates and Analysts. Manages HR-related projects and activities designed, implemented and managed to meet client expectations and business needs.

What you'll do

• Act as a resource manager and advisor to practice management on human resources matters including performance management, coaching, new hire on-boarding, integration and company policies and procedures.
• Lead human resource processes and procedures to ensure accurate, timely and consistent delivery to clients.
• Consult with corporate specialists on pre-employment matters, relocations, work visas, benefits, leaves of absence, etc.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact within the practice to address employee HR questions and refer to appropriate corporate specialists as needed.
• Coach employees on employee relations matters including employee concerns, performance, performance improvement plans (PIP), training and development, advancement, etc.
• Coach managers on employee relations matters including employee concerns, management of performance issues, exit strategies, selected recognition, etc.
• Guide the team in ensuring a smooth on-boarding experience for new hires, including post hire follow-up and integration.
• Organize and provide support for midyear and year-end performance management process with follow-up on individual performance issues surfaced.
• Work with the Resource Managers to help ensure matching of project opportunities with employee development needs and other elements of Career Management.
• Keep a pulse on employee morale, bringing trends/issues and recommendations to HR Director.
• Discuss identified issues with HR Director and/or others to assess size of issue, and participate in solution development where appropriate.
• Identify process improvement possibilities and participate in improvement efforts, sharing best practices and ideas across practices.
• Analyze employment practices (e.g., turnover, on boarding, engagement) and prepare trend reports; analyze surveys and develop recommendations for the practice.
• Assume a key role on special projects such as the testing/rollout of new products/services.
• Foster teamwork and a positive work environment through frequent collaboration with other HR generalists in promoting best practices.
• Attend HR meetings and participate in training workshops, research and present HR topics of interest at staff meetings; participate in and assist with training incoming HR staff on area of expertise.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 6 years in an HR role.

Nice to have

• HR Certification.
• Prior experience in consulting industry.
• Prior experience in one or more of the following areas: new hire integration; policy review and interpretation; performance management; employee relations; compensation administration.