Business Partner Job Description
Business partner
provides consultation on issues related to legal and procedural compliance, employee relations, workforce planning, talent and performance management, compensation and organizational development.
Business Partner Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Supports the engagement of business leaders in Diversity & Inclusion efforts by driving specific components of the Diversity & Inclusion plan & ensures the integration of such activities into all standard HR processes and procedures
Accountable for the entire HR Value Chain in the mentioned functions - including Recruitment, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Development coaching for Managers and Employees, Talent Management governance and guidance to Managers and employees in regards to HR policies and procedures
Provide human resources expertise, both hands-on and strategic in the areas of employee relations, coaching/development, compensation, conflict management, organizational development and more
Facilitate Performance Management & Employee Development Initiatives
Work towards improving quality of Performance Management (PMC) process by up-skilling/ raising awareness amongst employees and managers
Act as day-to-day contact for the business regarding existing compensation programs
Provide guidance, direction and coordination on seasonal compensation initiatives (LTI, STI, Base Salary) and requests
Manage and oversee the Performance Management Process
Work with leaders to assess the overall current and future resource and talent levels across the department and determine short-, medium- and long-term strengths, gaps and needs, incorporating diversity
Agree functional talent plans and key priorities for all areas including diversity & inclusion, succession planning and capability/critical skill building activity
Business Partner Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Business Partner
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PHR, SPHR, SHRM, HR, CP, HRCI, SCP, ITIL, GPHR, AHRI
Education for Business Partner
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the business partner job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, Business/Administration, Acquisition, Education, Management, MBA, Engineering, Graduate
Skills for Business Partner
Desired skills for business partner include:
Performance management
Reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
Legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees
Employee relations
Compensation
Diversity
Federal
Organizational diagnosis
Employment law
Excel
Desired experience for business partner includes:
Seek internal (global) external market "best practice" opportunities that will enhance the people agenda
Monitor and advise managers on the probation process recommending courses of action
A minimum of five years progressive, professional HR experience in Brasil, US experience preferred
An ability to acquire skills quickly to interrogate systems SAP / TM1
Good communication skills, particularly the ability to summarise large amounts of data and present in a concise and readily understood format
Attend critical governance forums to obtain feedback/action points for future sessions to present updates in lieu of key department owners as required
Business Partner Examples
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Business Partner Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of business partner. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for business partner
- Act as a consultant and coach to managers and leaders on talent-related issues including employee development and career progression, performance management and feedback, engagement and morale and employee relations issues
- Working closely with the Executive of the Information Services division to provide a link between the Business and Finance and the provision of financial expertise and analysis to the business
- Supporting the business to develop the divisional strategy including the delivery of timely and accurate management reporting and supporting and supporting the division in delivering the global budgets and forecast communicating to the business about trends, drivers and other movements
- Reviewing business performance, supporting the divisions to understand drivers and provide advice and challenge to the Divisional Executive teams developing KPI’s and measures to assess performance
- Supporting and challenging and influencing the business in understanding the financial implications of key commercial decisions, including liaising with finance colleagues in financial control to consider regulatory capital, accounting and tax implications
- Creates and analyses HR metrics and provides reports as required to support management decision making
- Supports hiring efforts
- Partners with HR management and COEs to consistently improve the organizations capability through identification and implementation of programs that provide innovative development opportunities to meet current and future business goals
- Participates in and/or drives employee engagement initiatives and assists in the analysis of feedback, related presentations, and may help facilitate meetings to review outcomes and develop action plans
- To agree on succession plans for all the UK senior roles
Qualifications for business partner
- Acts as a strategic business partner and advisor with business leaders and operates in alignment with HR leaders
- Program manages all L&D solutions for their line of business and engages the L&D Center of Excellence to ensure agreed solutions are developed on time and on budget
- Seasoned Business Development Manager with solid local retail, venue networks
- Experienced in expand the team in short time and penetrate the market in short time
- Proven ability to lead through personal influence
- Superior oral and written communications skills, including presentation skills
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a business partner. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for business partner
- Partnering with appropriate internal stakeholders on workers compensation, leave of absences, stock
- Manage employee relations issues, engaging with management promptly to address issues in a timely manner
- In conjunction with the C&B team, undertake market reviews of compensation
- Provide guidance to leaders in helping them manage and navigate change
- Lead and participate in the design, implementation and communication of studio-wide and department-specific talent projects and programs
- Pro-actively partner with Recruiting, Benefits and Wellness and People Operations teams on projects, day-to-day issues and challenges to ensure collaboration and communication across the Talent function
- Recruits the key talents for S-RDC
- Challenges the organizational structure and proposes changes
- Serves as the liaison between assigned business unit(s) and the Human Resources Department
- Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all employees
Qualifications for business partner
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of L&D and adult learning principles
- Minimum 2 years in an HRBP / HR Generalist role
- Deliberate, data based decision making patterns
- Proven experience in a Generalist HR field being able to demonstrate competence in several HR functional areas
- Demonstrates experience working operationally with a business unit operating at a more strategic level with senior executives
- Able to effectively build relationships by establishing trust, credibility and adding value quickly
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a business partner. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for business partner
- Coach business leaders on employee relations, corporate governance, code of ethics, and HR Direct
- Driving resolution of critical issues for digital content providers supporting processes and systems to ensure root cause analysis and correction/improved customer experience
- Focal contact person for local government
- Organize CS associates activities, strengthen employee relationship
- Participate in other HR related projects as assigned
- Partner w/ business on workforce planning and skills assessment
- Employee assistance on questions related to pay, benefits, onboarding, orientation, and stock
- Work closely with the identified business managers to support the delivery of goals and objectives for the employees and Ireland and Shared Services team globally
- Work with line managers to understand motivation and retention issues, being creative around solutions
- Supporting line managers in the induction and on-boarding of new staff, focussing on assisting new staff members in engaging with the organisations culture
Qualifications for business partner
- 12 Years in Software Sales with a significant percentage in Channel/Partner sales or Direct sales within an Enterprise Vendor
- Good understanding of local employment law, coupled with the ability to gain a high level understanding of territorial employment customs and practices working with EA's worldwide HR team
- Team player, commercially focused and able to manage their own time and workload, and juggle conflicting priorities
- Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese
- Strong understanding of UK employment legislation as appropriate
- 2 -4 years generalist experience, 1 year experience in France is preferable
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of business partner. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for business partner
- Delivering Project Management (PM) documentation to an exceptionally high standard work-stream presentations, project plans, status update reports, business requirements and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans where required
- Providing hands-on involvement in all areas of a project life cycle analysis, design, UAT testing, providing training, implementation
- Align people strategies to business strategies to harness talent and create teams that will enable and sustain a high performance culture
- Identify how to secure, manage, and motivate a workforce that can execute the business strategy
- Research market trends and benchmark leading practices
- Forge and maintain relationships with Consulting Practice Executives and Directors and provide thought leadership and HR Direction in Management Meetings
- Partner with key stake holders in acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations
- Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to generate ideas and leverage resources to facilitate an effective HR service, ensuring best Talent Management practices are shared and implemented consistently across the consulting business
- Partner with business leaders in budget and strategic resource planning understanding utilization and what resource requirements are needed to meet anticipated sales pipeline
- Drive effective use of recruitment channels and participate in selection process
Qualifications for business partner
- Resilient, knowledgeable, professional, and able to hit the ground running
- Experience in Stakeholder management, and have the ability to build these relationships quickly
- Financial Services background is a plus but not essential
- If based in Bromley occasional travel to the Leeds office will be required, so flexibility on travel is important
- Requires BS/BA degree or equivalent with 12+ years of related experience and 7+ years of management experience
- Associates Degree in Business Administration, knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Bachelor’s degree preferred
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Business Partner Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a business partner. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for business partner
- Identifies and investigates opportunities to integrate employee feedback into effective business practices
- Provides career counseling and guidance to employees
- Partners with Talent Acquisition team on recruitment needs for business
- Works with Learning and Development to support the on-boarding of new employees and team leaders
- Compiles HR reports, audit, and ensures data integrity within the HRIS
- Partners with management and Finance to ensure headcount and business plan alignment
- Assists with other special projects as assigned
- Applies knowledge of enterprise goals, business environment, and functional needs to design and develop strategic plans
- Serves as trusted advisor and valued business partner to senior leadership, is sought as partner with HR colleagues, strong and proven track record of empathy and credibility, maintains confidentiality and acts with integrity
- Drives change management and process improvement initiatives
Qualifications for business partner
- Providing pragmatic counsel to three senior leaders and their reporting leaders on people planning, employee relations, culture and engagement
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent or Qualified by experience
- Experience within Media is preferred but not essential
- Experience in business analysis – figuring out what’s not working and how to work smarter
- Experience in operational, process and system design – the core of what we do
- Effective at project execution – getting things done even when it’s an uphill task