Human Resources Business Partner - San Jose, United States - LENA Search

Description

We are partnering with a nonprofit organization to hire a Human Resource Business Partner. This person must have at least 2 years of union & labor relations experience. Hybrid role but must be able to commute to San Jose. Excellent HR opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and a mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic partnership and support in organizational design and development including succession strategy, talent development, employee engagement, change management processes, and talent acquisition strategy and planning

Identify and address critical organizational and people issues, and remove barriers impeding the success

Play a pivotal role in leading and managing a dedicated team. You will be responsible for guiding the performance and collaboration efforts of the HRBP team.

Identify and develop diverse key talent and ensure they are provided with experiences that enable development and retention

Play a leadership role in how Human Resources can support and create a more inclusive culture with equitable and accessible HR programs

Build performance management capabilities by coaching leaders to effectively address performance issues and deliver effective feedback

Deliver HR programs to the business, such as performance management, engagement Position Announcement Senior People & Business Partner surveys, and talent assessment

Strategize with management and VP of HR methods to minimize employee relations issues within the workforce

Provide full range of labor relations services to Operations department, including labor management contract negotiations and administration, grievance handling, disciplinary actions, dispute resolution, training and research

Build and maintain constructive relations with labor unions

Serve as the main point of contact between the company and union representatives

Negotiate collective bargaining agreement to ensure fair and compliant terms

Represent the company in union meetings, grievances and arbitration proceeding

The ideal candidate will possess the following professional qualifications:

Required

5-7 years of progressive and varied HR/people experience.

2+ years of Union/Labor Relations experience

2+ years of Employee Relations experience

Ability to establish relationships and collaborative partnerships (internal and external) at all levels of the organization.

Strong leadership and team management

Exhibit strong leadership and influencing skills, and design, implement, and lead change management initiatives.

Functional experience and proven success in Talent Acquisition and management practices

Knowledge of laws relating to labor relations; techniques of dispute resolution; grievance handling and administration.

Proven ability to remain flexible and agile in an ever-changing environment.

Willingness to learn, grow and tackle expanded duties as business needs evolve

Critical thinking skills with the ability to take sizable problems and break them into small manageable pieces.

Excellent meeting design and facilitation skills

Superb judgment and integrity, including excellent decision-making skills and a sense of urgency

Ability to work both tactically and strategically to get business needs met

Attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities

Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint