The HR Business Partner acts as a strategic liaison between HR, area leadership and area management. Serves as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and assistance within the employee relations function, including performance management, conflict resolution, investigations and corrective action. Provides support in talent acquisition and retention strategies. Works with managers and employees to ensure compliance with bank policy and applicable laws. Provides recommendations and guidance to area management in establishing human resource objectives and policies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES Assumes responsibility for the effective partnership between HR and area leadership: 3 Partners with area leadership to understand regional needs and develop strategic HR plans to support those priorities. 3 Serves as the primary point of contact for all HR related needs within assigned area. Coordinate with other HR lines of business to ensure assistance is provided in a timely manner. 3 Collaborate with managers to develop a positive, professional and highly performing team. 3 Provide guidance to managers regarding talent acquisition, monitor progress and provide assistance as needed. 3 Assists managers with all performance management needs including the creation and administration of corrective actions and performance improvement plans. 3 Assists managers and employees in resolving workplace issues. 3 Conduct internal investigations, as assigned. 3 Coordinate with the HR Training Manager to provide training to managers as needed. 3 Provides advice and interpretation regarding human resource policies as they relate to individuals and to Bank objectives. 3 Ensure all human resource activities are conducted in compliance with bank policy and all applicable laws/regulations. 3 Manage the unemployment claims and hearings within designated area. 3 Ensures that HR management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems or concerns. 3 Assists in developing and implementing human resource operations plans, policies, procedures, and goals. 3 Recommend improvements as appropriate to the Sr HR Business Partner. 3 Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, Human ResourcesCertification; or equivalent management and associate relations experience and/or related education. Required Knowledge:Thorough knowledge of human resource laws and regulations. Comprehensive knowledge of the HR functions including payroll, compensation, benefits, recruiting, employee relations and investigations. Experience Required:5+ years of progressive experience in human resources including employee relations, conflict resolution and problem solving. Skills/Abilities:Strong analytical skills. Excellent oral and written communications abilities. Strong leadership skills. Solid interpersonal and supervisory abilities. Effective project management skills. Excellent public speaking and presentation skills. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION Finger Dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together. Talking:Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. Average Hearing:Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Repetitive Motion:Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Average Visual Abilities:Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery. Physical Strength:Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. WORKING CONDITIONS None: No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office). MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and to deal with problems involving a few variables. Mathematics Ability: Ability to perform basic math skills, use decimals to compute ratios and percents. Language Ability:Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, and instruction manuals. Ability to prepare memos, reports, and essays using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis, correct pronunciation (or sign equivalent), and variation in word order using present, perfect, and future tenses. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 40 hours per week