Human Resources Director

Human Resource Business Partner

CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Job Purpose / Objective

As a strategic business partner, this position aligns business objectives with associates and leadership in designated business units. Acts as internal consultant to both management and associates on Human Resource (HR) related responsibilities to include recruitment, employee relations, benefits & salary administration, and management development. Serves as a change agent communicating observations and needs proactively to Corporate. Maintains an effective level of business literacy to include the financial position and business objectives of the designated business units and CBIZ overall.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

Develop and preserve effective working relationships with CBIZ associates, business unit leadership and HR team to successfully impact performance through efficient planning, recruiting, development, and training. Partner with leadership in driving business objectives. Work closely with management and associates to improve relationships, culture and morale, increasing productivity and retention of talent. Facilitate discussion with management and associates on employment matters and legal issues. Serve as liaison with associates and Employee Service Center resolving benefit matters. Provide ongoing associate / leader education to meet demands of growing market. Provide input to Corporate HR in policy development. Monitor management and associate staffing levels; identify recruiting and training needs; ensure assimilation of new hires through the on boarding program; utilize effective recruiting sources and methods to attract and select talented employees while effectively balancing external hiring and internal promotions. Communicate and assist in the administration of various HR programs, including; salary administration, health & welfare benefits, performance appraisal. planning, and other key programs. Champion through communication and facilitation Corporate HR strategic initiatives. Serve as liaison with management and Corporate HR in addressing disciplinary action and separations. Conduct all exit interviews and coordinate unemployment claims. May be primary user of HRIS. Maintain secure personnel files. Supervise HR staff (if applicable). Participate in committees and special projects. Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree required. Graduate or specialty degree preferred. 10 years experience. PHR / SPHR preferred. Strong HR generalist background. Extensive knowledge in performance management, legal (federal / state), employee relations, compensation / benefits, and HRIS also required. Strong organizational skills, time management and multi tasking ability and prioritizing. Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally. Demonstrated ability in negotiation, conflict and problem resolution. Proficient use of applicable technology. Must be able to travel based on client and business needs Reporting Relationships. May supervise staff Discretion and Independent Judgment. Strong level of independent judgment.