Human Resources Business Partner (IC8)

SUMMARY:

The HR Business Partner is responsible for providing Human Resources support to the Fleet division partnering with all levels of leaders to support the building and scaling of a high-performance culture. This role will specialize in managing a diverse and complex workforce with an emphasis on Distribution.  The HR Business Partner will act as the main point of contact for business leaders in all operational HR matters and provide guidance on performance management, training and development, along with employee relations, new hire onboarding, terminations, and layoffs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Implement programs to support engagement, growth, and retention of the Wheeler team members in the Olive Branch, MS and Grand Prairie, TX locations.
• Support the annual performance review process, talent review, and compensation planning.
• Partner with areas of HR expertise for support with creating and operationalizing strategic initiatives to support business unit goals.
• Provide coaching and development to leaders that coincides with VSE’s culture.
• Partner with leadership to manage employee relations activities.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommend best practices to ensure compliance.
• Provide support with internal communications and works with appropriate stakeholders on relevant internal communication efforts.
• Analyze metrics and trends and partners with Wheeler HR leader to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent. Uses data to make recommendations related to various markets related to internal equity and job analysis.
• Provide support in implementing key HR initiatives to address organizational issues.
• Assist in the designing and delivery of targeted solutions, including strategic planning, visioning, change management, and team building for the entire HR department.
• Participate in developing HR’s strategic direction relevant to the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Partner with local Leadership team on succession planning, skills assessment, and development.
• Review and analyze business metrics to include data on retention and employee experience to recommend systemic improvements.
• Build a sustainable pipeline of talent to meet business demands.
• Lead, mentor and provide guidance to HR team members as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • or an additional 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• Human Resources experience in a public company environment.
• Experience supporting over 400 domestic employees in a dispersed multi-state environment.
• Proven conflict resolution skills to reach satisfactory resolutions of employee relations issues.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• HRCI or SHRM certification.
• Master's degree in business administration, human resources, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in a generalist human resources position.

OTHER:

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.