HR Business Partner II

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with business leaders and support the execution of HR strategies that drive organizational success. This role serves as a trusted advisor on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, workforce planning, and talent development while helping leaders navigate complex people-related challenges.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative HR professional with strong business acumen who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and partnering across the organization to create a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, coaching, career development, compensation, and workforce planning.
• Support employee relations initiatives that foster engagement, accountability, and a positive workplace culture.
• Assist in developing and executing labor relations strategies for unionized workforces, including newly acquired business units.
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide guidance on employee relations matters.
• Coach managers on performance management, conflict resolution, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with leadership to support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence—including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS—to implement HR programs and solutions that support business needs.
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements to employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Support organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the business.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 5–7 years of Human Resources Generalist or HR Business Partner experience within a mid-sized or large organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field.
• Experience partnering with business leaders on HR initiatives and employee relations matters.
• Experience supporting labor relations and unionized work environments is preferred.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee relations issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while driving projects to successful completion.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience using Workday or another enterprise HRIS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience creating presentations and financial or workforce-related models is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• SPHR or PHR certification.
• Experience supporting unionized workforces.
• Experience working through organizational change or acquisitions.