HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and leadership in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to leadership and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

As the HR Business Partner (HRBP) at SentriLock, you will play a key role in shaping the employee experience by fostering positive employee relations and working with leaders to drive engagement across the organization. Working closely with business leaders, you will act as a partner and advisor on all people-related matters, ensuring that HR initiatives are aligned with business objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a positive and inclusive work environment, improving employee engagement, and addressing employee relations matters in a proactive and constructive way.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations:

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and mediation to resolve conflicts and disciplinary matters.
• Ensure consistency in the application of company policies and procedures, providing coaching to managers to effectively handle employee issues.
• Works closely with leadership and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns and complaints in compliance with local laws and company policies.

Employee Engagement & Culture:

• Develop and implement initiatives that promote a positive and inclusive company culture and high levels of employee engagement.
• Conduct regular engagement surveys and facilitate focus groups to gather feedback, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with department heads and teams to design and deliver recognition programs, team-building activities, and wellness initiatives.

Performance Management:

• Support managers in conducting regular performance reviews, providing tools and training to enhance feedback and development conversations.
• Guide the creation and implementation of performance improvement plans (PIPs) to help employees achieve their full potential.
• Help align performance management practices with the organization's goals and objectives to ensure high levels of productivity and growth.

Talent Management & Development:

• Partner with leadership to identify talent gaps and implement development strategies, including succession planning and career development programs.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts by advising on role expectations, candidate selection, and onboarding strategies.
• Lead or participate in learning and development initiatives to upskill employees and increase leadership capability across the organization.

HR Strategy & Partnering:

• Work with business leaders to understand their objectives and provide HR solutions that drive employee performance and organizational success.
• Provides guidance and input on organizational design, workforce planning and succession planning
• Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, engagement) to identify trends and recommend interventions.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements related to HR, employment law, and employee relations, mitigating risks to the business.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on employee relations and engagement.
• Proven track record of successfully handling complex employee relations issues.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulations.
• Excellent at problem solving, interpersonal, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with employees and management alike.
• Experience with HR software and systems for managing employee data and generating reports.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR).
• Experience working in a company of a similar size (100-500 employees).
• Experience with hourly population strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 in-office days per week required.
• Collaborative and fast-paced, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and employee well-being.