Human Resources Business Partner

Overview

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at Cook Incorporated is a strategic partner in operational business matters serving as a consultant to Leadership. The HRBP will advise and drive strategy in matters involving; but not limited to, organizational development, recruitment strategy, change leadership, performance management, succession planning and employee relations. The HRBP will partner closely with COEs, HRBPs and global teams to identify, design and implement HR initiatives that support the business needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partners across functions to deliver value-added service to leadership and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization, developing strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders• Supports employees on human resource matters or queries they may have and facilitates actions to resolve these in a timely manner• Builds strong relationships based on trust with employees and leaders throughout their customer teams• Partners with Business Leaders in developing team plans to support the business strategy• Coaches and empowers leaders during the entire employee life cycle, regarding HR matters/challenges and facilitates effective and proactive decision-making to ensure solutions are realistic, fair, timely, consistent, transparent and effective• Provides input in design and development of company-wide HR initiatives and programs to ensure alignment with business requirements• Leads HR Functional Projects• Manages and resolves complex employee relations matters. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations where required• Assists in developing, implementing and administrating HR policies/procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory legislation and industry best practice
• Trains and mentors HR Generalists as required• Collaborates with other HR team members locally and across the organization globally• Collects and analyses employment data for recommendations to the management team, maintaining records as needed and providing HR Leadership with new HR strategy proposals• May manage the entire recruitment and selection process in line with business needs, continually looking to introduce improvements where possible• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to leadership (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred• 5 years minimum of relevant experience • PHR or SHRM-CP preferred• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (ie Excel, Power Point and Word)• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational development, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills • Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision

• General office environment• Sitting for extended periods• Requires close visual acuity when working with computers, etc.• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs