Human Resources Business Partner
Req ID: 135287
BASIC PURPOSE: The HR business partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management. This position serves as a consultant to management on human resource, affirmative action and training related issues.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Acts as a consultant to clients on human resource-related issues
• Assists the Company in complying with federal regulations related to fair hiring and work practices
• Assists in implementing and maintaining practices regarding the Company’s affirmative action strategy
• Acts as an employee champion, a change agent and anticipates HR-related needs
• Handles complex employee relations matters to include terminations, counseling, coaching and documentation
• Interprets and explains human resources policies, procedures, labor laws, standards, and regulations
• Serves as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and helping resolve work-related problems
• Addresses employees and advises managers on organizational policy matters such as; equal employment opportunity, work complaints, harassment allegations and other employee concerns
• Handles employment claims such as unemployment and EEOC and all related investigations
• Serves as back up for HR manager on a variety of HR or HRIS projects
• Manages progressive disciplinary process and approvals
• Conducts exit interviews, analyze data and report on trends
• Manages the process for employee evaluations and 360 evaluations
• Monitors and evaluates headcount, turnover and other relevant HR metrics
• Recommends changes and monitors compliance laws for related practices and employee handbooks
• Creates and updates job descriptions
• Works with the business to provide HR and Affirmative Action related support on all applicable Requests for Proposals
• Works with corporate training to review and/or create content and deliver training
• Works with corporate recruiters to determine staffing needs and back up all recruiting functions as necessary
• Other duties assigned as needed
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Education:
HS Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree in HR or HR related field strongly preferred
• Experience:
5+ years of progressive HR experience
Affirmative Action experience preferred
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hard Skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office, including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, HR specific software
Soft Skills: strong presentation skills, willingness and ability to learn from other departments, innovator, good verbal and written communication skills, strong time management skills, strong organization skills, can-do attitude, sense of urgency, ability to take constructive criticism and strong work ethic
Typical Physical Demands:
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
Job Function(s): Corporate
Clean Places, Friendly Faces. It's been the guiding principle at Love's for more than 50 years, and it's leading us into the future. We're passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with plenty of fuel, food and supplies. Love's has two primary kinds of stores. Our 'Country Stores' are fueling stations with a convenience store attached. The larger 'Travel Stops' are located on interstate highways and offer additional amenities such as food from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and more.
Loves is an Equal Opportunity employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled.