Business Partner, Human Resources

Industry:

Company: Mazda Motor Corporation

Job Description:
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic business partner to various business unit groups by providing expert advice on HR-related matters, managing employee relations, overseeing talent management, and driving organizational development initiatives. HRBPs work closely with senior leadership to foster a positive work environment, support change management, and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Acts as the primary HR contact for assigned business units in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, benefits, compensation, performance management and training. In addition, works closely with business units and management teams, providing strategic HR consultation to optimize people, structure, process and culture, with the goal of achieving business results.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of business operations.

Major Areas of Responsibility (MAR):

People Planning Consulting & Administration – 25%

• Work with divisional management to identify issues, analyze data and develop and implement effective plans for resolution. Data include exit interviews, performance counseling, employee satisfaction surveys, employee turnover, etc.
• Handle all administrative duties and responsibilities as needed or required as it relates to internal movements, compensation changes, additional HRIS updates and ad hoc reporting.

Workforce Planning – 25%

• Partners with managers and/or HR Talent Mgt. to ensure staffing needs are met, including recruitment strategy, interviews and making recommendations throughout the recruitment process. Continues support throughout the onboarding process and employee orientation.
• Work with divisional management to develop & implement succession plan and internal movement & development plan for their staff members.

Strategic Business Planning – 25%

• Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the organization’s current needs and future direction in order to ensure business decisions take into account the people implications (culture, employee retention, employee development, etc.) and minimize company exposure.
• Participates in strategic meetings with management and employees to gain and offer HR insight on business and operational challenges.

Performance Management & Compensation – 25%

• Take leadership role in working with divisional management as HR & business consultant in the areas of performance management, employee relations matters, employee engagement, compensation planning, organizations training & development needs & implementation of HR related programs.

Qualifications and Other Requirements:

Education (Minimum):

Bachelor’s degree in human resources/development or business administration or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources generalist roles, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with variety of employee relations issues including investigations and driving to appropriate resolution.

Training/Certification:

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SHRM SCP Certification is highly desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• A demonstrated knowledge & experience in providing strategic H.R. support and ability to formulate and implement innovative solutions.
• Experience with internal employee investigations
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate, influence, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and effectively coach both management and non-management.
• Ability to build relationships with management and customers.
• Demonstrate ability to provide high level of integrity/ trust and provide sound advice and guidance.
• A demonstrated ability to drive Human Resources strategies and programs.
• Must possess technical knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be an organized, results-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Outstanding verbal, listening and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Must be proficient with applicant tracking systems & HRIS. Experience with Workday is preferred.
• Bilingual in Japanese and English, highly desired.

Travel:

Required Monthly

Come work with us at our exciting new facility, in the growing city of Huntsville Alabama. Huntsville is in Madison County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama and the 11th best place to live in America. Huntsville offers a vibrant community with a mixture of high-tech ventures, cultural diversity, and is the #1 most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019 out of 125 most populous metro areas.

https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/

Pay Range:
$83,300.00-$120,800.00
Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Learn more about MNAO’s comprehensive benefits package here