Human Resources Business Partner

Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing training and support to new and current Executive Directors /management
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Present various HR Trainings to HR Team and Nationwide Management & ED Team
• Conduct HR investigations, make recommendations for action, and conduct follow-up to ensure implementation
• Manage employee relations for assigned region
• Review and approve terminations and disciplinary action as needed
• Develop current knowledge and understanding of operational DSP and management staffing needs including DSP vacancies and recruitment/hiring needs
• Partner with EDs and national recruitment team to develop and maintain current recruitment and hiring plan
• Possess thorough knowledge of National OT Reduction Plan and work closely with EDs to ensure identified OT objectives are met
• Present and take positive action to support ED implementation of positive employee retention strategies
• Deliver strategic advice and consultation to EDs/leadership regarding DSP scheduling/onboarding, personnel file compliance, and required trainings
• Lead/conduct HR file audits to ensure compliance with laws/compliance
• Lead/conduct special projects and ensure adherence to scheduled deadlines
• Represent the company as needed at unemployment hearings and maintains a 90%+ win rate
• Ensure that talent/performance management objectives are met including: 90-day reviews, annual reviews, PIP Implementation, etc. 
• Has full knowledge of UltiPro and ability to enter, onboard, run reports, and analyze data
• Supervise assigned HR Coordinator and other assigned HR support staff
• Partner with Director of HR/CHRO when preparing EEO, DOL, and other claims/responses and leads and prepares responses as needed
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Minimum of five years of equivalent experience, preferably at least one year in a management role
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must maintain confidentiality and sensitivity with regard to all employment matters
• Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal employment laws
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Display excellent time management skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritize
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees and the general public