Human Resources Business Partner

Position Summary:

Necco has an opportunity for a career as Human Resource Business Partner. This role will be embedded within the Operations team while maintaining a strong, collaborative connection with the back office Human Resources team. This role will provide value to the company by fostering a positive and legally compliant work environment through employee relations, workers’ compensation oversight, progressive discipline management, accommodations, and unemployment claims.

You should be accurately described as:

A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A courageous mutant; a problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. A passionate pragmatist about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.

The candidate selected will be responsible for the following:

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, aligning HR strategies with operational goals to support business objectives
• Analyze organizational trends and metrics to develop HR solutions, programs, and policies
• Participate in strategic planning processes, providing HR insights on workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing expert guidance on workplace disputes, grievances, disciplinary actions, and corrective measures
• Advise and support managers in handling employee performance concerns, ensuring fair and consistent corrective action practices
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee concerns, policy violations, and workplace conflicts, ensuring timely and appropriate resolutions
• Partner with leadership to foster a positive, inclusive, and legally compliant work environment that aligns with company values
• Analyze trends in employee relations to identify emerging challenges and recommend policy improvements that enhance workplace culture and compliance

Progressive Discipline, Accommodations, & Unemployment Claims

• Provide strategic oversight of the progressive discipline process, ensuring fair, transparent, and legally sound implementation across all levels
• Coach and educate managers on best practices for addressing employee performance and behavioral concerns while fostering professional growth
• Manage unemployment claims, including responding to state inquiries, preparing supporting documentation, and representing the company in appeals hearings when necessary
• Train and empower managers with the knowledge and skills to navigate workers’ compensation processes and return-to-work strategies effectively
• Manage ADA and FMLA accommodations, collaborating closely with employees, managers, and legal teams to facilitate reasonable workplace adjustments while ensuring compliance with all regulations

Data Analysis & HR Reporting

• Leverage HR metrics and analytics to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and guide decision-making
• Prepare and present HR reports for leadership, highlighting key workforce trends, risks, and opportunities
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to employee engagement, turnover, and compliance

Talent Development & Workforce Planning

• Partner with leadership to identify skills gaps and create development plans to address future workforce needs
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure hiring strategies align with organizational needs and culture
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives to build a strong talent pipeline
• Facilitate career pathing conversations and talent reviews to support employee retention and growth
• Support and guide inclusive hiring, promotion, and talent management processes
• Analyze workforce data and recommend strategies to foster a more inclusive culture

Leadership Coaching & Development

• Design and deliver impactful training sessions to strengthen leadership capabilities in employee relations, accommodations, and disciplinary action implementation
• Provide hands-on coaching and mentorship to management on performance feedback, employee development, dispute resolution techniques, and effective communication strategies
• Work closely with leadership to ensure that HR strategies align with broader business objectives, supporting long-term organizational growth

Legal & Risk Mitigation

• Partner with legal teams on separation agreements, reduction-in-force (RIF) matters, and compliance-related concerns, ensuring risk is minimized
• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, ensuring all HR policies and actions remain fully compliant
• Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of HR matters to mitigate organizational risk and support legal compliance in all employment-related decisions

Corporate Citizen

• Practice ruthless pragmatism
• Engage in peer to peer feedback
• Know and live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles
• Embody the three essential virtues of humble, hungry and smart
• Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard
• Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Advanced degrees or professional certifications in HR are preferred
• 5+ years of HR experience, with a focus on employee relations, accommodations, and compliance
• Strong knowledge of employment laws (FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, unemployment, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to adapt to new systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Valid Driver’s License required

At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.