Regional Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

This is an on-site role at our Elgin, IL facility. In addition to being the on-site leader, this position will have direct reports (HRBP's) at two additional facilities.

Job Summary:  

The Sr. Human Resources Business Partner will provide strategic planning and tactical guidance to managers and team members, including coaching, counseling, employee relations, performance management, team member development and retention. This role will ensure the adherence of company policies and procedures throughout the organization. This position is responsible for delivering and/or coordinating Human Resources activities and initiatives. This may include driving corporate-wide initiatives as well as department specific activities.

Job Expectations: 

• Partners with HR leadership and management in the ability to recommend new approaches to effect continual improvement with productivity, development, culture and initiatives driving the company’s business goals and objectives

• Presents logic, reasoning and factual data, metrics, to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches for success or resolving issues 

• Supervises and mentors HR administrative team and delegates duties to support Total Rewards, Total Management, Talent Acquisition and Safety and Security

• Serves as a liaison and voice of the internal departments with implementing communication initiatives to align team members with iHerb’s shared values and talent standards

• Partners with the leave of absence representative for leave of absences, accommodations, disability requests  to ensure compliance with company policy as well as state and federal regulations (FMLA, PDL, CFRA, ADA, USERRA, Covid-19)

• Conducts investigations on employee relations issues, including discrimination, sexual harassment and other work-related issues; recommends appropriate resolution of complaints, monitors results, writes summary reports and partners with the management team for corrective action plans and disciplinary

• Partners with Sr. VP of HR, HR Director, legal counsel for EEOC, DFEH claims and professionally represents the company

• Provides support to  management on team member performance snapshots/check-in’s, end of year performance management, promotions, reorganizations and other team member programs

• Provides support to management with defining new roles, updating job descriptions and ensuring roles are competitive with business and market strategy 

• Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information, documents, e-mails and in handling employee relations issues, inquiries, complaints, leaves of absences, accommodations

• Partners with the Human Resources Operations team to provide full-cycle HR support to management and team members from onboarding to off boarding

• Provides advice, interpretation on company policies and procedures, and coordinates the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural issues and inquiries

• Oversees the off-boarding process by ensuring termination packets are prepared as required, coordinating final pay with the Payroll department, conducting termination meetings and notifying appropriate personnel 

• Responds to requests for team member records, subpoenas, legal, law enforcement

• Oversees the coordination of company-wide events, outreach community events, meeting with event representatives and vendors, branding initiative and negotiating contracts

• Implements and supports management and team member training for development needs,  annual mandatory training and corrective mandatory training

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job.  Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

   Required:

• An approachable and charismatic personality with the ability to connect with team members and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization

• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvements

• Ability to be sensitive to other’s needs/feelings with empathy and the ability to take an objective position when gathering facts regarding sensitive matters

• Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding all human resource areas including: benefits, employment, wage and hour regulations, ADA, EEO, NLRB, leaves of absence (FMLA/CFRA/PDL/USERRA) 

• Ability to research and interpret employment laws and regulatory changes, participating in continuous HR training

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to conduct presentations, facilitate meetings and provide training

• Ability to maintain confidentiality as required

• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to accept criticism, and to calmly and effectively deal with high stress situations

• Ability to work independently including the ability to research and resolve issues with minimal supervision

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines

• Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred, where applicable 

• Ability to locally travel up to 25%

Equipment Knowledge: 

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred

Experience Requirements:

Generally requires a minimum of 8+ years’ experience in progressively responsible human resource roles, and at least 4 years in a supervisory role in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership skills; leading and developing other HR professionals. Experience working in a HR Corporate or large organization environment, e-commerce preferred.

Education Requirements: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Organizational Management or related field preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience. Professional Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP) a plus

Judgment/Reasoning Ability:  Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy.  Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties

of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms.  Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day.  The Team Member may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 25 pounds.  Proper lifting techniques required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:  The noise in the work environment is usually moderate.  Other factors are:

• Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions

• Professional, yet casual work environment

• Office / Warehouse environment

• Ability to work extended hours as required

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