Human Resources Business Partner Job in Berkshire County

Salary:  $110k - $150k plus benefits

Job Overview: 

Our client is seeking an experienced Human Resource Business Partner to help achieve their mission to expand and improve the quality of life in the Berkshires. As an influential and integral member of the team, you will be tasked with providing strategic input, insight and advice with respect to employee relations, coaching and development, performance management, conflict management, organizational change and more. 

The ideal Partner will play an instrumental role in driving people and business initiatives and excel in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment. The Human Resources Business Partner will report directly to the CEO. 

Responsibilities: 

• Establish strategic partnerships and support business units on employee relations concerns, performance management initiatives and change management.
• Advise and consult employees in the resolution of employee relations issues by partnering with employees and leaders, administering policies, and recommending effective, scalable solutions for addressing workplace issues.
• Conduct investigations, provide accurate and timely responses to concerns and determine expedient solutions to ensure fairness and legal compliance.
• Acts as a subject matter expert to provide strategic coaching to management of all levels on addressing a variety of people issues while effectively mitigating business and company risk.
• Lead department specific and organization wide strategic initiatives, soliciting buy in, partnering with cross-functional partners and driving scalable solutions.
• Partner with operating teams to provide developmental training and coaching on employee relations techniques, corrective action and documentation, and performance management best practices to support continuous professional development and drive manager enablement.
• Manage offboarding processes and provide regular strategic insights to the business to aid in retention and employee satisfaction.
• Analyze data to identify trends, provide insights and make recommendations to stakeholders and cross-functional partners to develop scalable solutions, programs and policies to improve the employee experience.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 5-7+ years of experience in Human Resources strongly preferred 
• Experience with Workday or other HRIS system is a plus 
• Strong analytical skills and experience with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets 

Key Characteristics: 

• Demonstrated leadership ability 
• Strong organizational skills & attention to detail 
• Comfortable adapting to change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 
• Ability to act with a high degree of integrity, professionalism and maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to build productive relationships and partner with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization 
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and take ownership of projects 
• Ability to use independent judgment, problem-solve, be creative and answer questions 
• Self-starter with an ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial culture 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills 
• Resourceful and results-oriented attitude 
• Great attitude, fun, team player 
• Not satisfied with status-quo; a creative thinker 
• Desire to make an impact