HR Business Partner

The HR Generalist (Business Partner) will be responsible for the following areas: benefits support, employee engagement, talent acquisition support, onboarding and training, associate wellness, policy compliance, FML and affirmative action issues, global mobility/immigration and other HR projects as assigned. The HRG serves as primary contact and liaison for managers and employees answering questions regarding HR programs, policies and procedures. Partner with HR Leadership to facilitate and deliver HR services as designated. 

DUTIES

1. Contribute to the development of HR plans to ensure the business needs are appropriately understood and represented.
2. Ensure HR processes and projects align with the enterprise, P&L business and HR Strategy.
3. Participate in the effective implementation of all HR initiatives across assigned P&L to ensure achievement of objectives. Partner with HR colleagues to improve processes within the organization to increase the level and quality of service provided to business groups.
4. Facilitate workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, salary review, etc. in collaboration with HR colleagues and line managers as appropriate.
5. Consult with managers and provide guidance and coaching when appropriate. Establish close working relationships to understand P&L business objectives and requirements to assist in the timely delivery of people related solutions.
6. Partner with the HR colleagues in the areas of talent acquisition, talent management, benefits, and compensation to ensure a holistic delivery of human resources support to the business.
7. Provide expert consultation in organizational effectiveness to business management, specifically thought leadership focused on: talent identification, development and management, resource management, strategic optimization of organizational structure, and change management-design/change processes to take organization through change transformation.
8. Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
9. Support B&Ws global mobility program and liaison between B&Ws vendor network to ensure smooth process for expatriates.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and a minimum of 3 years of broad HR experience. 
2. Excellent computer skills including: MS Office 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Teams, sharepoint and HR related software (ADP Lyric HRIS preferred).
3. Strong knowledge and understanding of employment laws and regulations. 
4. Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. 
5. Maintain high level of confidentiality and professionalism. 
6. Works well independently, yet is cooperative in working with team members. 
7. Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness. 
8. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels. 
9. Ability to train and coach others at all levels of the organization. 
10. Business Acumen – Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues. 
11. Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures. 
12. Financial Aptitude – Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information. 
13. Self-Confident – The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself. 
14. Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 
15. Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.