Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Eckerd Connects is a national nonprofit providing workforce development, Job Corps training, and children and family services. The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to designated business units, supporting employee relations, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, and data-informed people decisions.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert coaching to managers and employees to build trust, resolve conflicts, and navigate complex workplace issues
- Ensure fair and compliant handling of employee relations matters, leveraging internal resources and HR leadership as needed
- Conduct effective, thorough, and objective workplace investigations
- Champion a culture of integrity, equity, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Maintains knowledge of federal and state legal requirements related to HR and employee management
- Act as a thought partner to leaders on performance management, talent priorities, and organizational change
- Participate in the development and execution of business strategies, ensuring alignment with HR initiatives
- Analyze workforce metrics and trends (e.g., turnover, engagement, employee surveys) and interpret the story behind the data and recommend actionable solutions to business unit leaders
- Champion employee engagement programs to enhance morale, retention, and organizational culture
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and business unit leaders to forecast workforce needs and create robust pipelines
- Support the implementation of the performance management process that promotes accountability and results
- Contribute to talent development, leadership coaching, and succession planning
- Act as a liaison between HR functions (e.g., Talent Acquisition, HR Compliance, L&D, HR Analytics) and the business units
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, including effective negotiation and conflict resolution
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Analytical and critical thinking skills; able to interpret HR data and recommend evidence-based solutions
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with discretion, professionalism
- Strong understanding of employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices
- Proficiency in using HR Information Systems (HRIS) and talent management systems to support business processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR-related technologies; experience with ADP and analytics dashboard preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in fast-paced and high-volume settings
- Must be able to meet Eckerd's Auto Insurance requirements and drive for business purposes. Must be able to travel occasionally and overnight to program locations as required. Travel 10-15%
- Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy
- PHR and/or SHRM-CP highly preferred
Benefits
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- PTO Exchange
- Remote Position
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