HR Business Partner

Job Description

Overview

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Human Resources is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining AARP enterprise-wide human resource strategies, initiatives, policies, procedures and related systems. This includes employee compensation and benefits, organization design and integration, talent acquisition, talent development and employee relations.

The Human Resources Business Partner provides professional-level Human Resources support for assigned internal client groups, including consultative guidance and coaching to managers and employees on human resources-related matters. Collaborates with HR team members to develop and implement human capital initiatives and programs that have organization-wide impact.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Challenges and influences managers on implications of business decisions, trends, issues, and operating environment that impact the business area and/or the organization.
• Resolves routine HR related inquiries, engaging with other HR team members as needed to provide a positive customer experience.
• Provides expertise and coaching in areas such as career planning, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, recognition, and strategic development.
• Supports the organization’s annual performance management process and manages routine performance issues, including performance improvement plans and verbal and written warnings.
• Partners with other HR team members to form cross-functional teams addressing organizational initiatives, projects, and best practices. Collaborates with these teams to ensure high-quality implementation of HR programs such as performance management and compensation planning, leveraging resources as appropriate.
• Reviews and analyzes data to identify trends and recommends solutions to improve the overall effectiveness of the organization, satisfaction and engagement of employees, and proper and effective leadership and management.

Qualifications

• ’s degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant HR experience.
• managing multiple client groups within an organization; proven client management and business literacy skills.
• Functional expertise in employee relations, management and leadership advising, organizational design, and other areas of HR.
• Ability to think strategically in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop productive and effective relationships across all levels and with diverse client groups.
• Ability to diagnose and successfully handle employee relations and organizational development issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; must be an articulate and persuasive communicator.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, etc. which govern employment policies and practices.

Preferred:

• Excel and data analysis experience is preferred.
• SHRM CP or PHR designation preferred.
• Change management and other HR certifications.
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Work Arrangement (FWA)

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as telecommuting workdays, except for essential functions. work and telecommuting can only be done within the United States and its territories.

and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition; tuition reimbursement; among others.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.