HR Business Partner II

The HR Business Partner plays an essential role in establishing and driving HR programs/talent initiatives forward, while always ensuring they align with the company's business objectives. The HR Business Partner must possess deep business acumen; they must understand the company and its challenges to help address the organization and talent needs.
The HR Business Partner must be able to work at all levels of the HR "stack" - strategic, operational, and tactical, influence effectively across all levels of a company, and navigate through ambiguity, recognizing when it is appropriate to introduce more structure and process without derailing current production.
The HR Business Partner sets and aligns the global talent strategy with the company's business priorities to drive results, defines and drives the delivery of talent processes and programs, and actively participates in the functional leadership teams as a partner to the business.

This position is an onsite position, and can be based in Scottsdale, AZ or Columbus, GA.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, managers, and external partners.
Identify and analyze HR metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and make recommendations for improvements.
Lead and participate in HR projects, ensuring successful delivery within timelines and budget.

Demonstrate ability to lead HR projects end-to-end by creating structured communication plans, establishing timelines, conducting risk and compliance assessments, and ensuring disciplined follow-through to implementation and adoption.
Ensure compliance with all HR policies, procedures, and regulations.
Provide HR leadership during periods of organizational ambiguity and transformation, offering clarity, influence, and practical execution support
Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals.
Provide HR expertise in the areas of feedback, employee relations, development and coaching, compensation, and organizational development.
Participate in the continual development of HR programs, such as recruiting, retention, compensation, benefits, and Learning & Development.
Collaborate with the HR team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results.
Develop people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Educate team members on compensation practices, including compensation, performance feedback, performance calibration, and career transitions.

Degreed, master's degree preferred, SHRM-CP or SH RM-SCP is a plus.
8+ years of progressive HR experience
Strong knowledge of HR best practices
Demonstrate ability to lead HR projects end-to-end by creating structured communication plans, establishing timelines, conducting risk and compliance assessments, and ensuring disciplined follow-through to implementation and adoption.
Ability to work collaboratively and influence at all levels of the organization
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
Experience supporting organizations undergoing transformation or rapid growth

Demonstrated experience in the various HR functional areas, especially organization development, change management, and employee relations.
A deep knowledge of HR programs and practices, including applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations.
25% overnight travel may be required

Preferred Skills:

Strategic thinking
Strong business acumen
Effective communication
Leadership and influence
Ability to navigate ambiguity
Data-driven decision making
Perseverance and resiliency
Adaptability and agility in a transforming environment
Collaborative approach
Relationship builder (internal and external)
Change agent
Continuous learning
Willingness to be both strategic and hands-on ("boots on the ground")

Key Outcomes:

Increase employee engagement through effective communications and initiatives
Identify, retain, and develop key/top talent to ensure business has the skills needed for the future
Utilize analytics to make informed HR decisions, improving overall efficiency
Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace to foster a more innovative and welcoming environment
Smoothly address employee related issues and minimize disruptions
Support organizational transformation by providing strategic guidance while executing hands-on HR work as needed

KPls for this role:

Strategic alignment: HR initiatives aligned with business strategy
Employee engagement: Improvements measured through surveys and feedback
Talent management: Effective attraction, retention, and development of top talent
Change management: Successful leadership of organizational change initiatives
Diversity and inclusion: Progress toward DEi goals
Performance management: Effective implementation of performance programs
HR metrics: Data-driven insights that improve HR processes
Compliance: Adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
Stakeholder management: Strong relationships with executives, managers, employees, and partners

Represents the appropriate physical requirements of the job in the course of the work.