Austal

HumanResourcesBusinessPartner

Mobile, Alabama, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Human Resources Business Partner at Austal. Skills: Human Resources Business Partner, full life cycle human resources support, talent, structure, process, culture, work force strategy, Talent Acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations issues, change agent, HR changes, data driven HR business insights, high-value added HR processes, policies, legal requirements, cost containments, work environments, Austal’s core values, HR trends, business acumen, workplace inve”

What You'll Achieve.

drive business results that optimize talent, structure, process and culture; achieve optimal departmental performance and organizational effectiveness; satisfy legal requirements, cost containments, and work environments consistent with Austal’s core values; Maintain accountability for attendance outcomes within assigned areas

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Use data driven HR business insights to provide solutions and recommendations to management

Eligibility Requirements

Rotational assignment model across designated business locations, 18 years of age or older at time of application, Able to provide proof of US Person Status, No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date, No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date, Willing to submit to a drug screen, Willing to submit to a background check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources or related field and 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources required, or equivalent combination of education and experience, business acumen and influencing skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Must have proven experience working as a business partner with a leadership team, Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously and working in an environment which requires flexibility, Experience delivering effective presentations to a variety of audiences, HR Acumen in employment regulations, 18 years of age or older at time of application, Able to provide proof of US Person Status, No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date, No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date, Willing to submit to a drug screen, Willing to submit to a background check

Nice to Have

PHR or SPHR certification preferred

What You'll Do.

Operate as both a strategic and operational Business Partner performing full life cycle human resources support through the planning and execution of HR practices and programs

Partner with all management levels to drive business results that optimize talent

Formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization

Partner with leadership to create a culture that supports the strategy for business growth

Support the development of a work force strategy and collaborate with Talent Acquisition to translate strategy into an executable plan

Collaborate with managers to resolve everyday issues and develop short- and long-term HR strategies and solutions designed to achieve optimal departmental performance and organizational effectiveness

Advise and assist managers on performance management

Partner and coach managers on effectively engaging employees

addressing and resolving people and employee relations issues

Act as a change agent for key business change and as an advocate in the communication of HR changes

Use data driven HR business insights to provide solutions and recommendations to management

Support and execute the strategic direction of HR

including implementation of high-value added HR processes that support business goals and objectives

Assist Senior Management as they work with management to understand their needs so to develop and implement effective policies and programs encompassing all areas of human resources in order to satisfy legal requirements

and work environments consistent with Austal’s core values

Identify and assess emerging HR trends and advise on the potential impacts on the business

Maintain an effective level of business acumen about the business' financial position

culture and competition

Lead and manage employee relations matters

including conducting workplace investigations

advising leaders on sensitive issues

ensuring consistent application of policies

and partnering with Compliance/Legal on complex cases

Maintain accountability for attendance outcomes within assigned areas by partnering with Time & Attendance administration

and ensuring leaders consistently apply the attendance policy and take appropriate corrective action

Maintain a visible and consistent presence on the production floor to build relationships

assess workforce sentiment

and support employee engagement and communication efforts

and mentorship to entry level employee relations team members to build capability

ensure consistency in practices

and support professional development

Position operates in a rotational assignment model across designated business locations to support operational needs

broaden organizational knowledge

and strengthen cross-functional partnerships

Participate in company-wide programs and initiatives (e. g.

ongoing internal equity

and organizational changes

promote and implement key performance management initiatives including: goal setting

mid-year and annual-review process

and talent review/succession planning program

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization; Partner with leadership to create a culture that supports the strategy for business growth; Collaborate with managers to resolve everyday issues and develop short- and long-term HR strategies and solutions designed to achieve optimal departmental performance and organizational effectiveness; Partner and coach managers on effectively engaging employees, addressing and resolving people and employee relations issues; Partnering with Compliance/Legal on complex cases; partnering with Time & Attendance administration; ensuring leaders consistently apply the attendance policy and take appropriate corrective action; strengthen cross-functional partnerships

Communication Scope

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Experience delivering effective presentations to a variety of audiences

Process & Methodology

Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously

Full Job Description

**REPORTS TO:** Employee Relations Manager **SUPERVISES:** N/A **AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Operate as both a strategic and operational Business Partner performing full life cycle human resources support through the planning and execution of HR practices and programs. * Partner with all management levels to drive business results that optimize talent, structure, process and culture. * Formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. * Partner with leadership to create a culture that supports the strategy for business growth. * Support the development of a work force strategy and collaborate with Talent Acquisition to translate strategy into an executable plan. * Collaborate with managers to resolve everyday issues and develop short- and long-term HR strategies and solutions designed to achieve optimal departmental performance and organizational effectiveness. Advise and assist managers on performance management. * Partner and coach managers on effectively engaging employees, addressing and resolving people and employee relations issues. * Act as a change agent for key business change and as an advocate in the communication of HR changes. * Use data driven HR business insights to provide solutions and recommendations to management. * Support and execute the strategic direction of HR, including implementation of high-value added HR processes that support business goals and objectives. * Assist Senior Management as they work with management to understand their needs so to develop and implement effective policies and programs encompassing all areas of human resources in order to satisfy legal requirements, cost containments, and work environments consistent with Austal’s core values. * Identify and assess emerging HR trends and advise on the potential impacts on the business. * Maintain an effective level of business acumen about the business' finan

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