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Burns & McDonnell · 5 hours ago

Human Resources Business Partner - Corporate HR (Chicago)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support their business units in delivering HR services that drive business outcomes. The HRBP will provide HR lifecycle support, manage employee relations, and assist with talent management and organizational development initiatives.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains relationships between the Human Resources Department and business units to facilitate the success of Burns & McDonnell's mission and goals

Provides guidance and coaching to business units on issues related to all areas of human resources management including employee relations, performance management, company policies, labor-law legislation, and state and federal agency requirements

Provides performance management guidance to respective business units (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Researches, prepares for, and advises on matters pertaining to performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions

Manages and resolves complex employee relations and equal opportunity issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations to ensure compliance with company policies, federal, state, and local employment laws

Facilitates communication among employees and management. May guide employees and managers on problems-solving, dispute resolution, compliance, to assist with mitigating risk for the organization

Assists with organizational development, change initiatives, and projects to support the ongoing business needs

Partners and supports Human Resources' specialty groups management of employee leave of absences, Short-Term Disability, FMLA requests, workplace accommodations, Workers Compensation issues, OSHA requirements, background/drug checks, and unemployment claims

Supports the development and implementation of company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs

Partners with the Talent Acquisition team to support business unit’s hiring plans, reviews, and develops job descriptions, completes, and files interview notes, and evaluates and recommends promotional opportunities to existing staff

Conducts exit interviews to understand current levels of satisfaction with company policies, benefits programs, and management practices. Compiles measurable data relevant to turnover and attrition. Analyzes exit data aimed at identifying and addressing areas of potential improvement

Collaborates with Human Resources team to create awareness, ensure consistency, and effectively communicate business objectives, corporate and regional programs

Researches and analyzes employee trends to understand ways to increase employee engagement and retention

Participates in HR cross-functional and technical projects as appropriate. Implements standardized HR processes with business units

Identifies and leads and/or participates on employee committees, teams, and planning processes to assure process improvement is integrated into the daily operations of assigned business units

Partners with the Education & Training team to evaluate, develop, and facilitate HR training programs

Mentors, collaborates, and trains less experienced Human Resources Business Partners and coordinators

Creates and/or reviews job descriptions, conducts job evaluations utilizing company standards

Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity

Assist with and/or lead development, coordination, support, and implementation of targeted HR initiatives

Provides input and feedback that enhances the delivery of existing programs

Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementCreative WritingOrganizational DevelopmentTraining Program DevelopmentData AnalysisClient ServiceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills