People Business Partner

Job Title:

People Business Partner

Department:

Human Resources

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Illinois

City:

Chicago

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for aligning business objectives to people solutions within assigned client group(s). This role collaborates with internal and external partners to respond to business and/or employee needs. This position will deliver both strategic and tactical human resources support and programs to the organization. This position typically supports entry-level employees through director-level and may support VP level depending on organizational structure.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides consultation to mitigate risk and maintain compliance on business structure, workforce planning, succession planning, and other large changes impacting employees
• Works closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Manages employee relations issues through effective, thorough, and objective investigations; engages leadership and compliance teams as needed
• Maintains knowledge of standard employment laws and regulations to reduce risks and promote compliance; escalates cases to leadership and partner with the Legal department as needed
• Fosters effective relationships with client groups to provide consultations on human relations matters and empower assigned leaders
• Increases business and human resources acumen to identify trends and metrics in partnership with the Centers of Expertise teams to develop solutions, programs, policies and opportunities for learning
• Executes company-wide Talent Programs within client groups, including, but not limited to, Annual Talent Review, Performance Review, and Competency Assessment, etc
• Advises on and supports execution of all annual and adhoc human resources programs and practices including, but not limited to, Open Enrollment, Policy Renewals, Action Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, etc.
• Works with internal stakeholders to build manager and employee resources and tools to support business needs including guides, standard operating procedures, handbooks, etc.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR Compliance experience OR High school diploma/GED with 18 months HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR Compliance experience AND at least 6 months of transportation/logistics, business administration, or other professional J.B. Hunt experience
AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:

• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
• Ability to use time and resources efficiently and effectively
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Ability to develop trusting relationships by valuing others' concerns and contributions
• Ability to maintain professionalism while dealing with difficult individuals
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Ability to capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, and easily retrievable manner
• Ability to protect sensitive data to ensure privacy during the process of storage and communication
• Ability to work with minimal direction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, I/O Psychology, or related field, and SHRM/PHR, or suitable equivalent with 3 years of HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR Compliance experience
• Understanding of FMLA, ADA, and WC processes
• Experience with HRIS systems
• Ability to develop new ideas and initiatives that improve the performance of the organization

The expected starting pay range for this position is between $61,354 – $76,692.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Bachelors: Human Resources Management, Bachelors: Industrial Psychology, Bachelors: Psychology, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Business Administration, Human Resources, Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening ID:

00613899 People Business Partner (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.