Human Resource Bus Partner Gen

$28/hour

Monday-Friday 8a-4p, 2 days a week on site in Vineland, NJ!

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Elwyn is currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to work under the direction of the Strategic Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP) to serveas an internal consultant to operational leadership on human resource-related issues, acts as an employee champion and change agent, identifies and prepares development plans for the employees, assists in leading change management initiatives, and manages HR-related internal and external communication. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function and other shared corporate service departments to deliver value-added services to operational leadership and employees of assigned small operational or business unit or subunit which reflect the business and operational objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business and operational acumen about the unit's financial position, its short-, mid- and long-range plans, its culture and its competition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of an assigned SHRBP:

• Partners with assigned operational leadership team(s) as the HRBP to support the organization's core values, mission, vision and philosophy and overall operational goals, objectives and initiatives by assisting SHRBP to advise and develop HR strategies and best practices, programs, processes and initiatives, ensuring operational compliance with all local, state and federal employment regulations and statutes and organizational policies
• Consults with all levels of operational leadership, providing HR guidance when appropriate
• Works closely with operational leadership and employees to improve work relationships, implement morale and employee engagement, increase productivity and retention, implement reward and recognition programs and initiatives, and assist in building a best-in-class organizational culture
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to operational leadership at all levels in all areas of HR including but not limited to coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, problem resolution on employment issues and ensures standard application of corporate policies and procedures in all actions
• Works with, understands, and complies with terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements (CBA) within a unionized environment with tasks including but not limited to adherence to scheduling procedures, processing transfers and promotions, administering disciplinary actions, adjudicating grievances, where appropriate, etc.
• Assists in providing guidance to operational leadership to understand and interpret the provisions of the CBAs
• Participates in regular meetings with assigned business or operational units leaders at all levels
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Share trends and metrics pertaining but not limited to employee personnel information and data, turnover analysis, employee satisfaction, EEO, promotions, etc. in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies
• Coordinates with Talent Acquisition and operational leadership in assisting with selection and recommendation of new hires, promotions and transfers; assists operational leadership in the interview and selection process of new leadership positions
• In coordination with operational leadership, identifies training needs for business units and individual coaching needs
• In coordination with Learning and Development, participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success; recommends and provides input into the development and implementation of training programs on various topics, including but not limited to preventing harassment, performance management, effective leadership skills, employment compliance, interviewing skills trainings, and new employee orientation; follows up to ensure training objectives are met
• In coordination with the SHRBP and under the direction of the Manager of Employee Relations:
  
  • Assists with the management and resolution of complex employee relations issues, and
  • Collaborates on conducting effective, thorough and objective employee relations investigations
  • Assists with operations, where appropriate, in operational investigations and participates in investigation debriefing providing recommendations for corrective action, where appropriate and applicable
• In coordination with Labor Relations, when appropriate, assists with managing union-related employee issues and concerns
• Assists employees and managers in performance management processes, including setting expectations/objectives, providing effective feedback, performance evaluations, recognition and rewards, and corrective and disciplinary action, reviewing and revising documentation, as needed and in accordance with corporate policy and in compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• Works directly with members of operational leadership with regards to promotions, transfers, performance management, etc. and assures salaries are reviewed and changes recommended are in keeping with salary administration structures and policies to ensure internal equity
• Participates in the periodic review, revision and general maintenance of position descriptions and classifications and works with compensation to ensure proper grading and Fair Labor Standards Act status
• Educates operational leadership and employees in all areas of HR, including corporate policies and procedures; manages general inquiries by providing information and referrals
• Under the direct supervision of Executive Director of Strategic HRBPs, assists with the legal department and outside employment legal counsel as needed/required with matters related but not limited to fair employment practices claims, legal actions, and any other administrative employment agency claims
• Maintains current state-mandated training and certifications
• Follows all current policies and procedures of Elwyn New Jersey
• Cooperates with Elwyn New Jersey and the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, or any other authorized investigating body during an inspection or investigation
• Coordinates organizational HR communication initiatives
• Provides information for, answers, and defends unemployment compensation and employment action as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, industrial relations or related field of study preferred
• Human resources certification (i.e. PHRca/SPHRca/SPHR/PHR/SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP/CCP/CEBS/CBP) preferred
• Four (4) years' experience in application of human resources principles (generalist preferred); leadership role experience preferred
• Business and organizational acumen
• Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with:
  
  • Use of human resources-based technologies/systems (HRMS), preferably with ADP platforms
  • Coaching and counseling employees and managers on employee and labor relations issues
  • Employment law/compliance, governance, documentation
  • Benefit coordination
  • Organizational diagnosis
  • Handling sensitive employee relations matters and assisting in conducting employee relations investigations; experience responding to fair employment practices claims preferred
  • Development of human resources initiatives, programs and processes; project management experience preferred
    HR reporting; HR analytics preferred
  • Assisting with training assessment, development and delivery, adult learning theory, and principles to ensure transfer of learning; leadership development preferred
  • Administering diversity and inclusion initiatives, including administering AAP strategies, initiatives and outreach preferred
  • Full life cycle recruitment and development of talent acquisition strategies preferred
    Compensation programs, strategies, and practices preferred
  • Assisting in developing and administering reward and recognition programs preferred
  • Assisting in developing and administering employee engagement programs preferred
  • Assisting in developing and administering and implementing performance management and appraisal systems and tools preferred
  • Workplace safety, workers compensation, OSHA preferred
  • Organizational development, including succession and workforce planning preferred
  • Organizational effectiveness preferred
  • Application of change management principles preferred
• Experience in labor relations and advising operational leadership in management of a unionized workforce
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Follows all current policies and procedures of Elwyn New Jersey
• Cooperates with Elwyn New Jersey and the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, or any other authorized investigating body during an inspection or investigation
• Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Publisher and report-writer experience preferred
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

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Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.