HR Business Partner

Primary Objective: The HR Business Partner (HRBP) works closely with business leaders to support organizational success by providing HR expertise. This role involves implementing talent management strategies, assisting with employee relations, and supporting leaders with operational HR tasks. The HRBP helps resolve HR-related issues, ensures compliance with policies and laws, and plays an active role in driving HR initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in executing HR programs and support business leaders with day-to-day HR tasks.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement HR strategies that align with business goals and company values.
• Provide HR solutions and guidance tailored to business operations and needs.
• Assist in talent management by identifying talent needs, helping to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Support the Talent Acquisition team in recruiting and retaining high-quality talent.
• Contribute to succession planning and support managers in performance management and leadership development.
• Help develop plans to enhance team engagement, retention, and performance.
• Serve as primary resource for employee relations, assisting with resolving conflicts and performance issues, and ensuring consistent policy application.
• Conduct investigations into employee relations concerns, provide recommendations, and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with the exit process to ensure adherence to legal and company standards.
• Support the management of company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Partner with leadership to assess workforce needs and contribute to workforce planning.
• Collaborate with Learning and Development to assist with employee engagement, leadership development, and change management initiatives.
• Work with the Payroll, Compensation, and Benefits teams to support competitive compensation and benefits practices.
• Help ensure the consistent implementation of HR policies and suggest improvements to HR processes, such as performance evaluations and employee engagement.
• Use HR data and analytics to guide decision-making and assess program effectiveness.
• Contribute to special HR projects that improve efficiency, engagement, and organizational development.
• Support HR activities that align with business goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience, including at least 2 years in a generalist or HR business partner role.
• Experience in talent management, employee relations, and performance management.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and business operations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with HR metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus.

Our goal is to offer our colleagues the most generous benefits package possible. We strive to provide colleagues with a comprehensive benefits package and an environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include: Competitive compensation with performance incentive awards, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, a 401K and DC Plan for your retirement, LTD & Life Insurance, Day Care Reimbursement, Tuition Assistance for graduate and undergraduate programs, an award winning Wellness program and much more!

At Rockland Trust you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.