HR Business Partner (40081)

Job Duties/Scope Of Work

Job Summary

The Workforce Relations Business Partner (BP) provides Human Resources Generalist support by offering proactive direction and guidance and clearly communicating, to all managers and employees, elements managed by the organization. This entails partnering with management and staff and performing the following essential job duties for this position:

• Having knowledge of and understanding specific performance incentives for each organization supported; participate in organizational and/or leadership staff meetings.
• Review of organization structure and/or charts for accuracy of job title/classification/span of management and implement restructure and/or reorganizations submittals for HRIS.
• Compensation: (1) internal manager reassignments, review job descriptions, and assist with compensation processes, to include: peer reviews on job audits for classification determinations and providing salary planning guidance, procedure guidance, and equity review assistance.
• Performance Management: (1) performance review implementation and tracking to completion, (2) development and implementation of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs); (3) assisting with expectations and follow-through.
• Workforce Restructuring: (1) understand and implement rating/ranking process and all associated restructuring activities (including right-sizing and span of management evaluations), and (2) assist management with layoffs, if necessary,
• Retention: conduct exit interviews, analyze data and manage concerns as needed.
• Employee Relations: (1) consult with managers on policies/procedures and personnel issues and conflicts, (2) conduct workplace and personnel conflict investigations related to standards of conduct violations.
• EEO/Diversity: comprehensive knowledge of EEO/Diversity regulations, policies and procedures to conduct initial screenings of concerns.
• Training: provide HR related presentations/training as needed or requested, including New Hire Orientation and Essentials courses, and monthly staff shares.
• This position is responsible for the Safe and Drug Free Workplace program for the company, as such coordinates the administration of the Drug and Alcohol testing programs, among other associated tasks.
  
  

Support to management and the workforce may take place in the field, or after-hours, as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related degree, plus 5 years of related HR experience - OR - an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Familiarity with the workplace investigations process and subsequent report writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Demonstrated experience working in highly confidential environment(s).
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• PHR/SPHR or other certification(s) a plus.
• Experience in conducting workplace investigations and subsequent report writing.
• Experience working in an environment with bargaining unit employees.
• Ability to run reports in Crystal, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to create and provide training to a wide range of audiences.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Grade 16: $88,200 - $111,100

Grade 17: $96,938 - $122,113

Grade 18: $106,663 - $134,588

HMIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit our benefits website: https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/employeebenefits

In accordance with the HMIS salary determination process, offers will be made by taking into consideration the level of assigned job duties, responsibilities, and the candidate's qualifications relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The salary range l