Kamehameha Schools ยท 3 weeks ago
Manager, HR Business Partner
Kamehameha Schools is an organization dedicated to serving and strengthening the Native Hawaiian community. The Manager, HR Business Partner will lead and manage the HR Business Partner team, delivering strategic services that align people plans with organizational goals and enhancing employee engagement and retention.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Leads the implementation of effective HR programs through HR Business Partners in partnership with other HR operational areas
Implements a service delivery model addressing current and future talent needs by aligning people strategies with department/division goals and the organization's mission
Regularly interacts and builds relationships with business leaders to identify areas of need and opportunity in people management and development
Serves as a leading member in reorganizations, workforce planning, and change management initiatives, with responsibilities in conducting readiness of stakeholders, developing change plans, and evaluating outcomes
Provides operational leadership and guidance to ensure consistency and alignment of service delivery, effectively communicating the vision, strategy, and goal
Assesses and evaluates workload, efficiently allocating team resources to ensure highest level of client satisfaction
Builds a strong, high-performing, and diverse team while fostering a productive work environment
Provides support to HRBPs when complex, specialized, and sensitive issues arise
May be required to executive routine tasks and/or conduct investigations in high-risk situations
Interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department as needed
Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting HRBP processes for continuous improvement and quality assurance, that are informed by best practices
Collaborates with HR Technology to consistently assess, review and modify operational processes; implements system enhancements as needed
Creates and implements HRBP processes that leverage data analytics, trends, and regulatory changes to forecast future workforce needs
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business administration, or related field
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in HR
Minimum of 1 year in management or leadership role, with demonstrated knowledge of people management principles
Experience integrating across multiple HR disciplines
Demonstrated understanding of the broader business implications of decisions
Demonstrated ability to assess and formulate strategies for new and challenging situations
Ability to lead, develop, and motivate diverse teams, often without formal authority
Ability to exert influence on key stakeholders towards alignment and decisive action
In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws (i.e., ADA, FMLA, UI, wage and hour laws, etc.)
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with different audiences, including coaching, conflict resolution, and negotiation
Proficiency in technology and office applications
Preferred
Experience in an educational setting
Industry Certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM, HRCI)
Benefits
Total Rewards Program
Benefits Summary
Company
Kamehameha Schools
Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust.
Funding
Current Stage
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