Director, HR Business Partner

OH0713 NW Bancshares HQ

Job Description

The Director, HR Business Partner is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business unit(s) / region(s). The position develops partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of Northwest. This role is responsible for maintaining an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition. This role will also serve as a coach and mentor.

Essential Functions

Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation

Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues

Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations

Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed / required.

Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention

Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)

Ensure timely communication with employees and management out in the field

Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning

Monitor Employee Accounts

Identify training needs and individual coaching needs

Coordinate case preparation (EEOC, MCCR, NYDHR, OCRC, PHRC)

Attend unemployment hearings for the business unit(s) / region(s)

Analyze exit interviews

Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with assigned business unit(s) / region(s)

Analyze trends and metrics and partner with HR counterparts to develop solutions, programs, and policies

Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success

Education and Experience Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in business or related degree or equivalent Human Resources experience

8-12 years Human Resources experience

HR Business Partner experience within a financial institution

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions

Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written

Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information

Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas

Knowledge of relevant employment law

Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local legislation

Knowledge of HR disciplines

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