First Tactical (FT) is seeking an energetic, creative, and experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our exciting team!

Job Summary:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Gather and analyze relevant data, trends, and patterns and identify gaps and priorities, particularly in the areas of talent management, performance management, workforce planning, strategic recruitment, and capability development.?
• Leverage the HR function to deliver effective and customer-focused HR Operations.
• Provide policy guidance and interpretation; recommend and implement changes as needed.
• Provide guidance and input on restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning: identify training needs and individual management coaching needs.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Consult with employees and management on employee relations issues providing guidance and assistance with policy interpretation, open and direct communication, conflict resolution, performance management, and conduct-related issues.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for US employee relations, including conducting exit interviews.
• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience:

• The Senior HR Business Partner must have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or any other related field.  
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of working experience, preferably working as an HR Business Partner. The candidate must demonstrate successful experience sourcing for valuable potential recruitment, inclusive of managerial level prospects in a highly competitive market.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant labor laws and practices. Knowledge of standard hiring practices, recruitment metrics, interview techniques, and management systems and approaches.
• Proven and successful experience in influencing senior management and departmental heads into the adoption of ultimately beneficial people management policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Proven and successful problem-solving experience leading to lasting employee relations solutions within a business.

Physical Requirements:

• The position is based in an office and involves sitting for most of the day.
• Position requires lifting up to 10 lbs. occasionally.