IMMANUEL Hiring for HR Business Partner – Full Time Days – Immanuel Des Moines at Des Moines, Iowa Full Time

Overview The overall purpose of this job is to provide consultative support to management in the areas of human resources. The HR Business Partner aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The successful HR Business Partner acts as an employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates human resources related needs. Communicating needs proactively with the HR department and leadership, the HR Business Partner will seek to develop integrated solutions. The position will formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The HR Business Partner maintains an effective level of business literacy about the organization’s objectives, the business units they support, strategies, culture and competition. Supports and lives out Immanuel’s Mission and CHRIST Promises.

Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Key Areas Key Responsibilities and Duties of the Job HR Operational Support 60%

• Conducts and participates in regular meetings with respective business units.
• Consults with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Assists managers with and resolves complex employee relations issues.
• Provides performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase engagement and retention.
• Analyzes trends, metrics, business and employee needs in partnership with others to develop solutions, programs and develop policies and procedures.
• Assists staff in policy implementation.
• In collaboration with Total Rewards and the manager, offers guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Advises Organizational Development and Training Director of business unit development and training needs.
• Collaborates with Managers to identify individual coaching needs at all levels.
• Works with the Organizational Development and Training director to develop, plan and facilitate training for staff. Supports and participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to support reporting and ensure training objectives are met.
• Supports the onboarding process of new hires.
• Aids in the understanding of benefit enrollment for newly eligible employees and assists with employee questions.
• Coordinates and assists managers and employees with reasonable accommodation requests.
• Assists with recruitment efforts depending on business needs.
• Enhances job knowledge in all functional areas of HR by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.

Compliance 35%

• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance of state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Educates managers in employment law compliance.

Other 5%

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications Education-

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with a concentration in Human Resources is preferred.
• Equivalent years of experience may substitute for education requirement.

Experience-

• Four (4) years of employee relations or related experience is required.
• Equivalent years of education may substitute for experience requirement.

Other Requirements

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification is preferred.
• Reliable transportation meeting all state vehicle requirements is required as this position will require travel between locations.

KSA- Knowledge Skills and Abilities-

• Knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance and performance management.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Skilled in business acumen.
• Skilled in effective and appropriate verbal/written communication.
• Skilled in identifying problems or issues, thinking of alternatives for solution, and being part of the solution.
• Skilled in facilitating group interaction processes.
• Skills in consulting, conflict management, and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Skills in relationship management.
• Skills in cultural awareness.
• Ability to develop strong, trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
• Flexibility and ability to interact with employees at all levels is critical .
• Ability to be sensitive to employee needs, business needs and corporate needs.
• Ability and willingness to provide assistance in a timely and professional manner.
• Must be self-directed and motivated.
• Ability to calmly and respectfully deal with disgruntled or irritated employees, managers and customers using emotional intelligence.
• Ability to exhibit high standard of ethics, accountability and responsibility.
• Ability to establish, implement, and measure goals that are linked to the department or organization.
• Ability to understand how one’s decisions impact an individual or the organization.