Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP)

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position: HR Business Partner

Department: Human Resources

Reporting Relationship: Director of Human Resources

Location: This is an on-site position

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The HR Business Partner is directly responsible for supporting leaders and employees, serving as a consultant to business leaders and partner with the entire HR team to advance KFIs people priorities. KFI's mission is to provide the best possible experience for our employees, following the core values of the company. This role is crucial to building strategies to improve the employee experience, work culture, deeply understand the needs of our employees and enable managers to effectively lead their business. The HR Business Partner will develop people and culture strategic objectives in alignment with business and growth strategies.

This role will provide leadership with a heavy project management focus in these areas:

1. Talent Management
2. Onboarding
3. Learning and Development
4. Safety, Policy, and Compliance
5. Engagement

In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Human Resources and partner closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support the creation of a world-class employee experience with streamlining and simplicity top of mind. You will embrace continuous improvement, new ideas and programs, and serve as a thought partner for a strong employee culture.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Project Management: Maps current HR processes end-to-end and creates plans that lead to lasting ideal states
• Talent Management: Lead and partner in a multi-office, national organization and assist with assessing, hiring, engaging, and retaining for talent succession.
• Onboarding: Enhances and automates new employee onboarding experience. Supports weekly onboarding needs and activities.
• Engagement: Facilitates a bi-annual company-wide engagement survey process and builds plans to address employee needs.
• Learning and Development: Creates new managerial capability and skills-based training offerings.
• Safety, Policy, and Compliance: Leads client's safety compliance portals and unique needs, creates new policies and enhances KFI's employee handbook, and ensures the company has met all federal and state compliance requirements.
• Translates organizational strategies into "people initiatives" and action plans.
• Supports and provides guidance on career development, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Supports the entire HR team and other annual processes such as salary review, variable compensation, and annual open enrollment as needed.
• Helps manage the complete administrative life cycle of employees, from onboarding to departure.
• Collaborates as a point of contact to employees of all levels, to understand their goals and develop HR strategies that align with and support their objectives.
• Improve HR processes to positively impact our employee experience (streamline the existing, propose new ones when appropriate, issue and review tools, templates, checklists, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Highly effective communication skills with the ability to synthesize ideas and present them in a poised & polished manner.
• Life-long learner who possesses a style and approach that is positive, proactive, thoughtful, empathetic, collaborative, organized and action-oriented.
• Record of scaling teams and organizations and transformative environments.
• Proven track record of implementing innovative solutions at an enterprise level.
• Expertise in interpreting and leveraging data analytics to drive strategy and decision making.
• Experience consulting with executive stakeholders, leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build credibility across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience executing large scale programs with a focus on talent centric and digitally forward solutions.

Preferred

• Masters in Organizational Leadership, Masters in Organizational Development, or Masters in Business Administration.
• SHRM-SCP or equivalent certification.

Working Conditions

• May include up to 25% domestic travel.

CORE BEHAVIORS

Accountable

• Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
• Acts with a sense of urgency.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.

Business Focus

• Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
• Works well under pressure.
• Meets commitments to internal/external customers.

Project Execution

• Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions.
• Balances Speed and Quality.
• Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates Respect for Others

• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.

Team Player

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Shares expertise with others.
• Inspires respect and trust.

Managing People

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Shares expertise with others.
• Inspires respect and trust.

Benefits:

At KFI, our comprehensive benefit program provides our employees with the resources to support their health, wellness and financial well-being. Full-Time employees have access to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Virtual health services
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual qualifications, experience, work location, and education. This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KFI Engineers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.