Associate Manager, HR Business Partner

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite Position Summary: This position is responsible for executing the talent strategy, providing a consistent experience to managers and employees and supporting and executing the engagement strategy for the market. The Associate HR Business Partner provides HR partnership to managers by focusing on the work environment, employee relations, employee retention and business processes by executing the business unit HR strategy. The Associate HR Business Partner possesses a solid understanding of all HR functions and works with managers and/or HR partners in areas such as employee relations, compensation, and performance management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Human Resources Expertise Serves as subject-matter expert to managers Applies policies and procedures across organization; assists in the interpretation and administration of company policies and guidelines and advises and counsels others in equitable application Applies compliance knowledge to mitigate risk Implements solutions that are aligned and consistent with global HR best practices Relationship Management Effectively builds strong partnerships with managers to ensure HR resources are effectively provided to each group Maintains active and effective involvement in employee relations activities Business Acumen Provides guidance on HR matters, partnering with subject-matter experts to develop needed solutions Uses knowledge of business and HR metrics to facilitate business decisions Demonstrates working knowledge of the labor market and its relation to organizational success Consultation Partners with managers and HR to implement business solutions, utilizing HR expertise and perspective; supports managers on HR projects Coaches managers on HR and business-related issues Executes programs, policies, and procedures to drive an engaged and performing organizational culture Delivers solutions that address issues of retention, change management and employee engagement, partnering with subject-matter experts as appropriate Executes consistent HR services for the operating entity HR Insights Analyzes and presents data to managers and recommends solutions that support the culture and the defined HR strategy Analyzes root causes of work environment issues; manages interventions and solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders Education & Special Trainings: B.A. or B.S from accredited university Qualifications & Experience: 6+ years of work experience required - previous HR experience and demonstrated experience interacting with COE's and business leaders is required 6+ years of increasingly responsible human resources experience preferred Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations/performance management matters Strong facilitation, consulting, relationship-building, influence, negotiation skills, and project management skills Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence different groups Demonstrated execution ability Capability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization Demonstrated conflict resolution skills Strong situational assessment and objective evaluation skills Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Additional Requirements: Must be able to: Exercise independent judgment with strong attention to detail Analyze, understand and communicate complicated issues to Managers and Employees to ensure understanding Develop solutions based on best practices and customer feedback Solicit input from managers and exercise independent judgment in providing recommendations to the business Effectively facilitate discussions with and deliver communications to large groups of people Communicate by phone, email and other electronic means Ability to effectively navigate Workday and Microsoft Office Suite Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities Travel Percentage: 20%