HR Business Partner - SLC

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" and as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bancorp has just opened an opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner based in the Greater Salt Lake City area. If you're ready for the next rung on your career ladder, this may be the opportunity you're seeking.

Ideal candidates will have the skills and experience necessary to:

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of current and trending UT and national legal requirements and policies related to management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Handle all HR matters for your assigned division or area of the company.
• Facilitate and assist with implementing change management activities.
• Partner with management to ensure timely and high quality delivery of HR services/programs.
• Drive OD/Talent initiatives.
• Provide performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, performance interventions, employee relations, etc.) in order to optimize employee performance.
• Prepare and analyze data and reports.
• Understand and interpret FLSA and Compensation practices of all levels.
• Interpret Human Resources Management policies and procedures.
• Be adaptable and take on additional assignments as needed.

Further practical experience and knowledge required is:

• HR practices, principles, applications, methods, and laws. Ability to multi-task across multiple Human Resource disciplines.
• Strong presentation, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Utilizing creativity, drawing from in-depth experience, and producing high-quality results and services.
• Excellent customer service, influence, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to exercise effective judgment and manage reactions to changing needs and situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people.
• Ability to work with highly confidential information daily.
• Exhibit intelligence and professionalism, demonstrate quick initiative and follow-up, and make timely decisions.
• Able to work with all levels of management.
• Ability to champion HR programs.

Competencies

• Human Resources Capacity
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• OD / Talent Management
• MS Office and HRIS
• Communication Proficiency / Influencing
• Change Agent
• Performance Management
• Business Acumen
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Flexibility
• Initiative

What you'll bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years' professional work experience.
• Working knowledge of all human resource disciplines, including strategic planning, workforce planning, compensation practices, organizational design, talent development, employee relations, risk management, diversity, performance management, and all federal and state employment law compliance.
• Financial industry experience preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, and/or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Flexible, team-player able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office and HRIS skills required.