Hybrid Human Resources Business Partner

at Trulieve

• Job title: Human Resources Business Partner
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Columbus, United States

About the role

• Human Resources Business Partner supporting company culture and employee relations across Columbus, OH. Assisting with employee inquiries and conducting workplace investigations.

Responsibilities

• The Human Resources Business Partner will assist the in the assigned HR functions to support company culture and growth.
• This role will facilitate employee relations on behalf of the company within the different locations in the designated geographic area(s).
• Help to provide an excellent workplace experience, assisting with inquiries about company policies, and ensuring best employee relations practices.
• Meets regularly in the assigned locations and attends department meetings to understand goals and objectives to provide appropriate guidance and support.
• Provides day-to-day assistance to all employees within the geographic area in any HR related matters maintaining effective communication.
• Recognizes sensitivity, complexity, and urgency of employee relations issues and takes appropriate action to provide sound guidance on resolutions protecting sensitive information or escalate issues to Senior Human Resources Manager.
• Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee issues and complaints.
• Responds to fact-findings and to conduct prompt, thorough, neutral, and accurate workplace investigations related to employee misconduct, discrimination, and other complaints.
• Conducts high-level workplace investigations on short timeframes ranging from simple to, sometimes, complex issues and escalating most significant issues to Senior Human Resources Manager.
• Tracks and logs thorough documentation of all incident reports and investigations on employee-related incidents following company protocols and in the corresponding company systems.
• Assesses training needs and provides recommendations on topics of employee-related training with Regional HR and assists with the coordination of training as needed.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation to employees and/or supervisors assisting management in formulating responses.
• Assesses the location’s work environment and communicate with Senior Human Resources Manager in areas of development.
• Interprets the need for the intermediate and long-term advancement potential of individuals and jobs to create organization opportunities for development.
• Promotes a collaborative approach to serve and support all employees across the geographic area in conjunction with strong ethics to represent and practice the company values.
• Assists with HRIS systems use and HR programs to employees when needed or recommends points of contact to help address employees’ inquiries.
• Opens, organizes, and updates employee files.
• Tracks employee progress, noting promotions, recognitions, policy violations, and documenting them accordingly.
• Ensures all employee files are maintained according to law.
• Provides feedback to the Senior Human Resources Manager and Retail Area Managers regarding trends revealed when conducting exit interviews.
• Provides feedback to Talent Acquisition Recruiters regarding the competency of terminated employees.
• Participates in legal hearings to provide testimonies and monitoring proceedings.
• Assists the HR team with ensuring Employee Handbook is updated with current policies and procedures.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and retention.
• Provides recommendations on policies and procedures that support best practices and a positive work environment.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required.
• Minimum of three years of professional HR experience.
• One year of employee relations experience or equivalent through training and/or education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including excellent documentation and presentation skills.
• Thorough understanding of state and federal laws concerning labor relations, employment laws, EEOC, ADA, and any others.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• High level of analytical ability to find solutions on complex legal issues and dispute resolution.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of management, employees, as well as external contractors.
• Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Microsoft Office knowledge.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off