HR Business Partner (Hybrid)

HR Business Partner - Must be local to St. Louis, MO area for hybrid work

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing professional Human Resources support to managers at a business unit/function level; provides support for employee relations and the operationalizing of HR programs in multiple business areas including talent acquisition, talent development & management, total rewards, HR administrative program execution and implementation, payroll/benefits, and talent analytics. Also responsible for enabling business unit compliance for policy implementation, affirmative action, and legal compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages implementation and oversight of human resources and related programs to achieve desired operational results, aligns leadership and resources required and ensures program effectiveness. Programs include all areas of HR-related business focus including talent acquisition, talent management and development, total rewards, payroll/benefits support, talent analytics and any other area of HR programming.
• Provides input and advice to business leaders regarding developing and aligning strategies and programs to manage human resources related programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations, and policies regarding employee relations and works with management staff in the handling of issues.
• Investigates employee complaints in a thorough manner and makes sound business- related HR recommendations to leadership for resolution of resulting findings using knowledge of policy, procedures, and labor law guidelines.
• Assists with special projects; compiles, evaluates and communicates information.
• Maintains systems data and records and may compile reports concerning human resources related data on an ad hoc basis.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports Pace's overall mission by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources administration, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of professional human resources experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Principles, practices and techniques of employee relations and general HR process and programs including multiple areas of HR focus such as talent and performance management, employee relations and other HR programs.
• Applicable employment laws, codes, and regulations.
• Computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Techniques for working with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, occasionally where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Principles and techniques of providing effective oral presentations.
• Principles and practices of program planning, development, and evaluation.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Performing professional-level human resources duties in a variety of assigned areas.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Carrying assigned analytical projects through, from data collection to report generation.
• Providing consulting services to supervisors and managers.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

Benefits

80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, time varied due to business needs