Description

Summary of Purpose:

This role serves as a strategic partner to INPO management, aligning HR practices with organizational goals to drive success. HR Business Partners collaborate with HR and Talent leadership to assist with the development and implementation of HR strategies to support organizational goals. HRBPs also provide guidance on performance management, talent planning, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws. This role is crucial in fostering a positive work environment and ensuring the company attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

Essential Functions

Leads and develops talent and succession planning efforts in partnership with management

Serves as the primary point of contact for managers, employees and candidates related to HR matters, including policies and procedures

Responsible for full-cycle recruitment and staffing efforts. This includes partnering with leadership to fill vacancies, drafting job descriptions, researching, sourcing, screening applicants, candidate assessments, interview management, employment offers, and onboarding

Leads investigations and resolves employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations and recommending action plans

Ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory concerns related to the Human Resources function, such as the FLSA, ADA, Civil Rights Act of 1964, and FMLA

Makes recommendations to improve operational efficiency, identifying new approaches to procedures to create continual improvements in the department and services performed

Facilitates interactive discussions related to INPO’s leave of absence and reasonable accommodation processes

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of multiple Human Resources disciplines, demonstrated ability to independently apply concepts and principles to solve problems and contribute to projects

Working knowledge of state and federal employment labor laws, workers’ compensation, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, benefit programs, and regulatory requirements

Ability to communicate complex information in a clear, understandable, and influential manner to stakeholders

Ability to lead and work collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve common goals, while mentoring team members

Demonstrates advanced planning, organizational, and time management skills, leading projects, guiding team members, and driving strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals

Strong ability to conduct research, gather information, and stay current with industry trends and best practices

Strong ability to analyze data, trends, and complex problems to problem solve within relevant specialty area

Consistent, demonstrated ability to seek out and learn from feedback, coaching, and new experiences. Adapts effectively to new challenges and independently applies learnings to improve performance and outcomes

Ability to assist in bringing different teams together to brainstorm and share ideas, fostering a collaborative environment. Develop strong communication skills to effectively convey ideas and facilitate discussions. Contribute to cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment and synergy among diverse teams

Ability to work and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive/private information

Requirements

Education, Licenses, and Certifications

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in human resources management, organizational behavior, or a related field

SHRM or HRCI certification

Experience

Required

Three or more years of professional work experience

One or more years of experience in full-cycle HR work

Preferred

Two or more years of experience in talent development and succession planning

Additional Requirements

Work Context

Must be able to work prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to work under minimal supervision 

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl

Must be able to lift 25 pounds

Must have a US state or territory issued Real ID compliant driver’s license or identification card

Behaviors and Assessments/Additional Requirements

All INPO employees are expected to abide by behavioral expectations as outlined in INPO’s Core Values, Team Effectiveness Attributes, and Leadership Effectiveness Attributes

Employment is dependent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol test

This position may require obtaining unescorted access status

This position requires direct or indirect access to certain export-controlled technology, for which INPO may be required to obtain an export license in accordance with applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations.  If an export license is required, any offer of employment at INPO for this position is contingent upon receipt of the export license or authorization