Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stride, Inc. is an education company that provides personalized learning through technology and online and blended learning. The Human Resources Business Partner, Level 1 supports assigned client groups with employee relations, performance management, HR operations, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes while leading or supporting organizational projects and process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Partner with managers and employees across assigned client groups to provide HR guidance, coaching, and solutions that support employee engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness
- Serve as a trusted resource for employee and manager inquiries, resolving issues and conducting employee relations investigations in a fair, objective, and timely manner
- Support managers throughout the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, organizational changes, and offboarding
- Coordinate and administer HR processes and programs, including employee documentation, unemployment claims, exit interviews, workers compensation, ADA and other HR operational activities
- Support benefit administration, performance, compensation, and talent management processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals
- Facilitate employee onboarding, training, and other learning and development initiatives that enhance employee effectiveness and engagement
- Maintain employee records and sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices while partnering with leadership and legal counsel as appropriate
- Participate in and lead HR projects, process improvement initiatives, workforce analytics, and other activities that enhance employee experience and support business objectives
Skills
- Associate degree in Human Resources or related field of study AND
- Two (2) years human resources generalist experience OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrates flexible leadership and proactive problem solving
- Highly skilled at goal setting, coaching, performance evaluation active listening feedback
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks/projects; ability to influence and negotiate
- Ability to take initiative, be innovative and work effectively in a variety of settings
- Knowledge of current State and Federal Wage, Employment Laws and HR policies and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, to manage the administrative processes of an HR department, and to identify problems requiring escalation
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate sensitive and confidential matters effectively to all levels
- Must be able to work some evenings/weekends required if business needs dictate
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint; Basic proficiency with UltiPro or other Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS); Web proficiency
- Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to assigned schools, worksites, and board meetings as needed
- Ability to travel throughout Ohio and neighboring service areas up to 15% of the time, including occasional overnight travel as business needs require
- This is a remote position. Candidate must be a resident of Ohio and preference will be given to those within reasonable commuting distance of the Northwest Ohio region
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior PHR (SPHR), Society of Human Resources Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification
- Experience in education or curriculum development organizations
- Candidate must be within commuting distance to Maumee, OH
Benefits
- Eligible employees may receive a bonus.
- Health benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement contributions for eligible employees.
- Paid time off for eligible employees.
- This is a remote position located in Ohio.
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