HR Representative

Description:
Champion X
The HR Representative is anHR professional who partners closely with leaders and employees to deliver effective people solutions aligned with business objectives. This role requires strong HR acumen and the ability to clearly and professionally communicate HR insights, recommendations, and risks to all levels of the organization, including upper-level management. The HR Representative balances hands-on execution with consultative support, serving as a trusted advisor while ensuring compliance, consistency, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities
Partner with leaders to provide strategic and tactical HR guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness
Serve as a trusted advisor to management, communicating HR perspectives, recommendations, and implications in a clear, concise, and professional manner
Lead and support employee relations matters, including investigations, documentation, and resolution, ensuring alignment with company policy and employment laws
Translate HR policies, programs, and initiatives into practical guidance for leaders and employees
Support talent management processes including onboarding, performance cycles, development planning, and employee engagement initiatives
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations and internal policies
Collaborate with HR colleagues and cross-functional partners to support continuous improvement of HR programs and processes
Analyze HR data and trends to inform decision-making and proactively address workforce needs

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Strong working knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and best practices
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with leaders at all organizational levels, including senior and executive management
Proven ability to influence, advise, and build credibility with stakeholders
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting operational, field-based, or technical employee populations
HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent)
Experience working in a multi-site or matrixed organization