Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

Axis Communications is looking for a dynamic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP). As an HRBP, you will work closely with business leaders to develop and execute an HR strategy aligned with organizational goals and the corporate HR framework. This role combines strategic partnership with hands-on execution of HR activities, delivering value-added support to management and employees and ensuring HR initiatives reflect business objectives. You will act as a trusted advisor - challenging, coaching, and influencing leaders on people and organizational issues, while serving as a steward of our culture and promoting our Core Values. This role is based out of our Chelmsford, MA office with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week.

What you’ll do here:

• Lead and execute HR initiatives from both a strategic and operational perspective, including:
  • Workforce planning
  • Organizational change management
  • Performance management
  • Leadership coaching
  • Succession planning and talent/leadership development
  • Employee engagement and retention
• Support learning and development initiatives by developing and/or delivering content
• Oversee employee relations matters, including coaching managers on handling workplace issues and leading or supporting workplace investigations in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
• Advise and train managers on employment law requirements and ensure adherence to policies and guidelines
• Oversee compensation matters, including the annual salary review and merit increase process
• Manage and coordinate workplace accommodations (disability, medical, religious) by partnering with managers, employees, and external providers to ensure compliance with legal obligations and create a positive employee experience
• Support global mobility and immigration processes, including coordination of work authorizations, relocations, and assignments in partnership with internal and external resources
• Guide managers through employee lifecycle changes, including onboarding, transfers, relocations, and terminations in a manner consistent with company policy and legal requirements
• Manage and/or participate in regional or corporate HR-related projects
• Promote and embed diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
• Act as a role model and ambassador for the company culture
• Perform other projects and duties as needed

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
  • SHRM SCP or similar HR certification preferred
• Experience managing employee relations issues, including conducting workplace investigations and recommending appropriate actions
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in at least three of the following areas:
  • Employee relations
  • Learning and development
  • Compensation
  • Performance management
  • Employment law and compliance
  • Organizational development

We believe you’ll need:

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks and projects to support business objectives
• A balance of confidence and empathy; skilled at influencing leaders constructively
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential information, including investigations, terminations, and immigration cases
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience coordinating with legal counsel or vendors on immigration and mobility
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee is occasionally required to lift 20-25 lbs

• Travel up to 20% annually

Pay range:

The approximate pay range for this location and position is $100,000 - $115,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

What we offer:

Axis is a company that puts our employees first. Here is just a glimpse of what we do for our ‘Axians’:

• Inspire you to grow and develop through employer-offered training as well as tuition reimbursement

• Take care of more than just the ‘work you’, but rather the ‘whole you’ through our health, dental, vision, and fitness/health and wellness programs

• Support parents and children through paid parental leave and help alleviate costs through a dependent care reimbursement account

• Encourage work/life balance with generous vacation benefit, plus a 3-week sabbatical on your 5-year anniversary (and every 5 years after!)

• Help prepare for your life after retirement through our 401(k) program and employer matching

Type of Employment

Posting End Date

Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 5000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Let´s create a smarter, safer world

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.

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