Human Resources Business Partner at BERTRANDT US INC – Greenville, South Carolina

Job Purpose:

The Human Resources Business Partner will focus on aligning HR initiatives with business objectives. The main responsibility of the HRBP is to consult managers and employees to provide guidance and solutions on various HR matters, for an assigned customer group. The HRBP will work closely with operations team to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs that support the overall goals for the organization. The HRBP will implement HR best practices to foster a positive organizational culture, and drive performance and growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with business leaders and act as a trusted advisor both with internal and external customers.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations, talent development, employee engagement and retention, and performance management.
• Assess and support organizational workforce initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team, including helping managers to scope out roles and create job descriptions, as needed.
• Partner with Project Managers on yearly reviews, pay increases, promotions, and other job changes.
• Lead and advise Project Managers on employee terminations to ensure consistency and compliance, including sending state-required termination processes and exit interview forms via email.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure incident reports are completed immediately after any workplace accident or injury. Review reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Serve as the first point of contact for all leave of absence and workers’ compensation. Partner with Project Manager to gather all required documentation, ensure forms are complete, and forward the full packet to the HR Generalist for processing.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Conduct coaching sessions for managers and employees on various HR topics.
• Keep skills up to date on HR best practices and industry trends.
• Maintain up to date HR processes on HR Process Template. Review HR processes once a quarter.
• Collaborate closely with HR Generalist and Payroll to ensure smooth coordination between administrative HR functions (onboarding, record-keeping, status changes, etc.) and business-partner activities.
• Maintain confidential and well-organized employee documentation, ensuring timely submission of all required HR forms and supporting materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably supporting remote client groups in multiple locations/states as an HR Business Partner.
• Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures, multi-state employment law experience is a plus.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues professionally.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and strategic thinking.
• Collaboration and Teambuilding skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR Certification (PHR or SHRM-CP)
• Automotive experience
• HRIS, Time & Labor and Payroll experience, Paylocity preferred
• Proactive problem solver

Working conditions:

• This position works in an open office environment with quarterly (15-25%) travel as required.