Senior HR Business Partner

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team at ToyotaLift Northeast. The Sr. HRBP will play a crucial role in driving people development, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive work environment. This role requires strong business acumen, expertise in change management, and a focus on employee relations to support our organizational goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

People Development

• Partner with department leaders to create career development paths for employees to assist with career growth and retention.
• Lead the organization's annual performance management & merit process, guiding leaders to provide constructive, value-add feedback, to enhance an employee's performance in their role.
• Continuously analyze performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements to the performance management process.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify key positions and develop the appropriate level of succession planning to ensure there is a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Work with HR Manager to analyze current training development programs and recommend new initiatives and/or modifications to existing programs.

Business Acumen & Compliance

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation as well as upkeeping the employee handbook for modifications
• Conduct regular meetings with business leaders to discuss workforce planning and identify HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Processes terminations and conduct exit interviews when appropriate.
• Manages the LOA process and accommodation requests (ADA, FMLA, STD, LTD).

Change Management & Culture

• Partner with the HR Manager to develop communication plans to inform employees about organizational changes and their impact.
• Supports with company culture initiatives and identifies engagement opportunities
• Leads new hire orientation for respective brands
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Identify HR areas where the business unit level and/or individual leaders, would benefit from.

Employee Relations

• Manages and resolves employee relations issues, workplace matters, conflict resolution, etc.
• Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations with support from HR Manager.
• Provide 1:1 performance management guidance to leaders to ensure they are appropriately coaching, counseling, developing, or disciplining employees.

Required Skills/Abilities and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources, with least 2-3 years in a business partner role.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to educate, influence, and indirectly lead individuals and people leaders.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to treat confidential information with sensitivity.
• Basic project management skills.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Free Basic Health, Dental, and Vision coverage. Additional plans available!
• Competitive Pay!
• Monday through Friday schedule, with typical hours between 7am-4pm!
• 8 Paid Company Holidays!
• Paid Parental Leave!
• Progressive Company Culture!

PennWest is dedicated to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.