Human Resources Business Partner

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Job description

The Vice President, HR Business Partner, will report to a SVP level HR leader. This VP will contribute to creation and execution of the company-wide culture and employee experience. This individual will provide consulting support for a full range of HR services including management consulting, employee relations, employee development, compensation management, organizational development, talent acquisition, and talent management. This individual will be a leader within the Human Resources function across Eastern.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partner with business units to align business strategies with employees and management objectives
• Participate in establishing plans to effectively communicate business strategies and objectives and implementing change initiatives designed to support those goals
• Assess and anticipate HR related needs and communicate needs proactively within HR and business management to develop integrated solutions
• Consult with management on human resource-related issues. Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation. Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
• Provide expertise, guidance and coaching to leaders in managing and resolving highly sensitive and complex employee relations matters
• Formulate partnerships across the HR function and with line management, and employees to deliver value-added service
• Maintain an effective level of knowledge about the business unit and understanding of its goals, culture, and competition
• Use metrics to analyze people issues and trends
• Provide project management and support process improvement within the Human Resources department

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience in talent management, organizational development, employee relations and recruitment
• Proven ability to proactively translate business objectives to effective HR strategies
• Collaborate effectively with and influence peers and other leaders in making business decisions to solve complex problems
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results
• In-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to management of employees
• Ability to lead special projects and teams by establishing project action plans and executing against plans
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Business acumen
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle HR systems
• Experience with merger and acquisition activity preferred
• Bilingual Spanish speaking abilities preferred
• This individual will be expected to be a self-starter working under minimal supervision
• This individual will be accountable for making decisions appropriate for their position and level
• This individual has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a coach and mentor to other positions
• This individual will be expected to assess challenges and communicate solutions proactively

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of skills and training
• At least 8 years of related Human Resources Business Partner experience
• Demonstrated success as a true partner to managers to drive strategic people-related change in a business
• Established reputation as a strong and effective business partner

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working environment (remote and onsite)
• Some travel within Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire required

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