Human Resources Business Partner

Sterling Lexicon is a leading provider of global mobility services. We manage all facets of our clients' mobility programs, while focusing on providing flexible solutions for corporate and U.S. government organizations worldwide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consults with all levels of management within assigned Business Unit, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Recruits for all levels of roles within company.
• Maintains HR vendor contracts and 3rd party support.
• Partners with the Finance to process payroll.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required. Drafts Impact Analysis documents as needed.
• Consults with employees on benefit plans, payroll issues and other areas of concern.
• Serves as the primary administrator for the HRIS, ensuring data integrity, system maintenance, security access, organizational structure updates, and accurate employee information to support HR, payroll, reporting, and business operations.
• Administers all benefits plans including open enrollment, leave of absences, 401K administration, etc.
• Assists with learning and develop activities for employees and performance management processes.
• Inputs or approves all job requisitions, job changes, organizational changes, making offers, and other HR related changes in the HRIS system.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develops offer letters for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Drafts job descriptions, provides information for job leveling and communicates to the field any changes.
• Perform exit interviews and report on trends and offers recommendations if change is needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to work in an in-office setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance payroll ledgers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of payroll and multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, recruiting and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• SPHR or PHR preferred.

Skills:

• Good working skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and CoPilot/AI are required.
• Strong communication skills. Must be able to adequately communicate with both corporate staff, and customers
• Ability to train personnel and convey basic HRIS work instructions is required.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills with ability to conduct employee interviews
• Must demonstrate effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Must demonstrate leadership qualities and facilitate training and able to delegate tasks to a diverse team.
• Must be able to quickly shift priorities, as required.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be discrete with sensitive information and champion the Suddath values
• Must be results driven and have excellent time management skills

Travel:

• Ability to travel up to 20%

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made available to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.  These physical demands include, but are not necessarily limited to:  standing, sitting, walking, typing, hearing and talking for prolonged periods of time. 

***The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Use your current and previous experience to find new opportunities on the road to success. At Sterling Lexicon, we’re committed to helping our employees flourish and reach new heights.