Human Resources Business Partner Job at Forvis Mazars US in Boston

Overview

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) plays a key role in driving business results by aligning human resources strategies with the firm's overall goals. Acting as a strategic advisor and consultant to management, the HRBP addresses a wide range of HR-related matters. In collaboration with the Regional HRBP Lead and Managing Partner(s), sets HR strategy in alignment with business strategy, needs and goals. Ensures actionable and measurable plans are developed and implemented to execute the regional strategy; monitors plan completion and effectiveness. Participates in firm leadership planning meetings to ensure the people implications of strategic business decisions are considered and evaluated. Uses metrics, trends, and industry knowledge to provide guidance to leaders and to recommend and develop solutions regarding all people related programs and processes. Partners effectively with and leverages resources appropriately from internal HR organization to serve needs of the region. Develops and implements change management and communication strategies to facilitate employee engagement and ensure transparency of information to employees. Advises management and employees on employee relations issues, identifies trends and help develop appropriate solutions. Responds to employee relations issues such as employee complaints and harassment allegations. May represent management in investigating, answering and settling complaints. Ensures employee relations processes support the firm\'s culture and minimizes firm risk, including addressing performance issues, advising on disciplinary procedures and participating in counsel out discussions. Stays apprised of exit interview data, analyzes trends and develops strategies with regional leaders to address common themes as needed. Provides coaching and support to managers to ensure successful application of the firm performance programs. Supports partners and managers in staff coaching and development responsibilities. Oversees semi-annual Talent Review processes, including facilitation of succession and high potential identification discussions and appropriate follow up with office, market and regional leaders. Uses key manager and staff metrics to facilitate performance and succession discussions. Oversees leadership feedback surveys and ensures HR policies and practices are applied consistently and appropriately. Facilitates the implementation of new HR policies and procedures. Refers questions or concerns regarding policy interpretation to the HR Service Center and refers general employee inquiries to HR Service Center. Follows up with HR department staff as needed to ensure resolution of issues. Ensures proper handling of situations to maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws. Oversees annual compensation & promotion process for assigned office/market including review of proposed changes for consistency and equity and taking into account employee performance, market data and market conditions. Partners with Total Rewards team to ensure clarity and consistency with pay and rewards practices. Maintains familiarity with and support all Firm wide benefits. If applicable, effectively manages HR staff in the market to ensure they meet the position requirements and established goals. Coaches and mentors other market HR staff by providing ongoing feedback through the Performance Enrichment Process and informal methods. Assists market HR staff with setting measurable goals and creating individual learning plans. Helps identify internal succession plan for market HR staff and supports career growth. Leads by example and maintains a team environment that fosters collaboration and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support HR strategy alignment with business goals in collaboration with regional leadership.
• Develop and monitor actionable, measurable regional HR plans; track completion and effectiveness.
• Participate in leadership planning to consider people implications of strategic decisions.
• Provide guidance on people programs, processes, and best practices using metrics and trends.
• Coordinate with internal HR resources to serve regional needs; manage change management and communications.
• Advise on employee relations, address trends, and develop appropriate solutions; respond to complaints or harassment allegations.
• Ensure compliance with culture, performance issues, disciplinary procedures, and counsel out discussions as needed.
• Analyze exit interview data; collaborate with regional leaders to address themes.
• Coach managers on performance programs; support staff coaching and development.
• Oversee Talent Review processes, including succession and high-potential discussions.
• Use HR metrics to facilitate performance and succession discussions; oversee leadership feedback surveys.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies; implement new policies and procedures.
• Direct inquiries to HR Service Center and collaborate to resolve issues; ensure legal compliance.
• Manage compensation and promotion processes, considering performance, market data, and conditions; coordinate with Total Rewards.
• Support benefits familiarity and, where applicable, manage market HR staff performance and development.
• Foster a collaborative, continuous-learning team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience in an HRBP capacity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s Degree
• Current and valid SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR

Job Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Professional Services

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