Human Resources Business Partner at WTS Energy

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Employee Relations: Provide coaching and counsel to management and employees to drive resolution in line with policies, guidelines, and employment law. Counsel employees and provide support to managers concerning work-related problems. Works with managers to deliver disciplinary warnings and performance improvement plans.
• Provide operational support on HR policies and processes, and frontline support to managers and employees.
• Works closely with recruiters, compensation, benefits, and HR operations teams to implement programs, policies and initiatives with employees.
• First point of contact for manager and employee questions regarding all HR inquiries.
• Manages employee on-boarding process, communication with new hire, new hire paperwork, new hire orientation and any required background checks as part of the employment process.
• Manages employee off-boarding process, communication with employee, exit-survey/exit interviews, and separation agreements.
• Ensure HR policies and practices are applied consistently and provide direction to first-line managers.

Related Experience and Educational Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
• 3+ years in a Human Resources Business Partner role, plus 2+ years’ experience in other Human Resources roles
• Proven success in a matrixed, fast-paced environment

Differentiating Criteria for Preferred Experience:

• B.Sc / M.Sc in Business or related field.
• 5+ years progressive HR experience - moving from a specialist or generalist into an HR Business Partner role.
• Strong business and HR acumen, including the ability to diagnose and analyze problems and drive appropriate solutions.
• Proven knowledge in organizational and employee development, performance management, employee relations, change management.
• Data-oriented decision-maker;
• Courage to propose solutions, act in the face of resistance for the best interests of the business;
• Capacity to influence business leaders; organizational agility and savvy;
• Enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment;
• Strong customer service focus;
• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal relationship management skills with all levels of employees;
• Possesses a bias for action and sense of urgency, while able to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks;
• Past experience and comfort in working in a fast-paced, ever-changing business environment.
• Previous experience in a high-tech global growth company with a strong preference and experience with small AND large/established companies.
• Aptitude and proven ability to resolve conflicts creatively and collaboratively.
• Working proficiency of HRIS systems and MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Current and strong knowledge of State and Federal employment laws.