HR Business Partner

Summary

The HR Business Partner will partner with assigned internal client groups to understand short-term and long-term business goals and to develop and deliver talent management programs and solutions in support of them. This role has responsibilities for matters including but not limited to employee relations, change management, employee engagement, coaching, retention, compensation and talent management. The HR Business Partner plays a critical role in nurturing the Workiva culture by encouraging positive relations between employees and by modeling open communication and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Establish excellent relationships with business leaders and employees in assigned internal client groups to build understanding of their strategies, challenges, opportunities, and needs.
• Develop effective collaborative partnerships with assigned internal client groups and across the HR team to ensure consistent alignment with goals and priorities and to develop and implement effective solutions.
• Analyze data, metrics and trends in partnership with business leaders to make informed decisions.
• Influence talent decisions by keeping a pulse on the business, market and industry tends.
• Identify gaps in current talent and helps leaders anticipate and plan for future needs.
• Coach management on people related matters including employee relations, conflict resolution, company policy interpretation, and management principles.
• Conduct investigations and resolve employee issues.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and advice in performance related matters. Ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk.
• Act as a genuine and trusted DEIB champion for employees and a change champion for the organization.
• May manage an Associate HR Business Partner.
• Update and monitor adherence to HR policies/procedures and timelines; ensure legal compliance
• Foster the company’s employee-centric culture, encouraging open and transparent communications.
• Support organizational design decisions and contribute to change management and communication plans.
• Implement employee engagement activities for client group.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of integrated talent solutions that drive positive changes across the organization.

What You’ll Need

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Experience

• 6+ years progressive responsibility in human resources disciplines including employee relations, change management, compensation, diversity, organizational development, and performance development.
• Preferred experience in a global high growth software company.

Skills:

• Ability to build trust and credibility with key business partners and all levels of employees across the company, including executive management.
• Strong ability to coach, provide guidance, influence, and facilitate healthy dialogue.
• Effective leadership and strategic influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to translate strategic initiatives into operational plans.
• Self-motivated with strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement.
• Able to work in a high-energy, fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
• A high level of confidentiality and demonstrated good judgment. Must handle highly sensitive matters in a timely and professional manner.
• Under unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances, takes initiative to pull together stakeholders that can propose solutions.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret federal and state employment laws.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Travel Requirement:

• Up to 15% travel

W Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• #LI-REMOTE
• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office.

How You’ll Be Rewarded:

• Salary range in the US: 

• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.