Human Resources Business Partner

Delta Dental of Arizona, the state’s #1 dental and vision insurance company, is looking for a dynamic, culture-oriented HR Business Partner who understands how to leverage creative HR solutions to execute organizational strategy. 

Reporting to the SVP of People, the HR Business Partner is responsible for executing HR strategies with employees and leaders and formulating partnerships to deliver HR solutions that reflect and reinforce Delta Dental of Arizona's cultural and performance management objectives.

The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of multiple HR functions, including performance management, DEI, recruiting, culture, benefits, payroll, and training/development. 

About You

You don’t see the people you work with as employees; they are your customers. As an HR professional, you’ve learned to anticipate your customers' needs because it’s important to you that they are happy with your service.  You’re used to having multiple “irons in the fire” and have experience working with mid-to large sized organizations. You learned all you could about the business and the kind of talent it needs, partially because you’re naturally curious, but you also feel more like a business person who specializes in HR than vice versa. 

You’ve got all the people skills, but the REAL differentiator for you has been your research, data, and analysis skills. You probably have next-level Excel abilities and a favorite spreadsheet that really hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves. (You can upload it with your resume if you want, I get it.)

Change doesn’t scare you; you’re usually in front of it, helping others get it figured out. It’s just another problem to be solved, and since you’re a creative problem-solver…it’s actually really fun. And the best part is always seeing how the experience sparked growth and development in everyone, including you. 

You’ve never complained that “someone ought to do something” because you know you are that someone, and you’ve always felt empowered to make things better. 

Sound like you?  Please read on!

Essential Functions

· Partners with hiring managers to create and execute a recruiting plan for each open position. Designs and facilitates a selection process consistent with our values.

· Experience with the payroll function and experience with an HRIS and applicant tracking system (ATS) is preferred. 

· Maintains a selection of HR programs such as milestone awards, peer-to-peer recognition, employee wellbeing program, job description maintenance and the employee lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding, benefit administration, etc). 

· Crucial member of our employee wellbeing program.

· Backup for HR Operations (payroll, benefits, etc.)

· Conducts employee relations concerns and resolves routine issues.

· Assists with our performance management program and provides day-to-day guidance to leadership (e.g., succession planning, goal-setting, coaching, disciplinary actions, etc.). 

· Actively seeks for ways to provide an outstanding employee experience while staying abreast of the people and initiatives of the organization.

· Identifies training and development needs for the organization. Assists in the design and delivery of training on various HR topics, including new employee orientation, and partners with external training vendors.

· Maintains an in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to HR, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.

· Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and training. 

· Maintains employee files and provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

· Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. 
• 2-7 years as an HR generalist or HR business partner with experience conducting recruitments, training & development, leadership coaching, and performance management.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or similar certifications
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills (you don’t have to love public speaking, just be able to do it well in a training environment!)
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to build a strong business case with data. 
• Solid relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• The usual MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT, etc.)
• HRIS experience, including an ATS and LMS.

 About Us

Delta Dental of Arizona’s vision is simple: healthier lives for everyone. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to create a path to better health and wellness. We’re transforming from a single line insurance company to a multi-line health and wellness organization with a foundation that has awarded millions in grants to non-profits who care for our most vulnerable residents by offering dignity and hope.
 

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), student loan assistance, six weeks of paid parental leave, volunteer PTO, and a culture that embraces collaboration, service, integrity, and inclusion.  At about 150 employees, we cultivate a work community where all employees are known by name, and everyone’s contributions are visible, noticed, and celebrated. 

The starting pay for this role ranges from $71,500 to $98,500 for an HR Business Partner and from $83,000 to $107,400 for a Senior HR Business Partner.
 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.