HR Business Partner

at  Exchange Bank

Employee Relations:

• Develop and recommend efficient Human Resource procedures and related written policies and procedures.
• Document policies, employee handbook and provide other communications to promote consistent understanding and application of HR programs, policies, and objectives.
• Manage and communicate the Bank’s performance management program to ensure consistency and fairness.
• Interpret and effectively communicate consistent application of Bank policies and procedures.
• As directed, participate in the investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relations problems, anticipate problems whenever possible, and develop, recommend, and initiate appropriate steps for resolution.
• Respond to and offer suggestions to resolve employee relations issues by consulting with managers and employees.
• Provide counsel and guidance to managers completing formal written documents in compliance with the Bank’s corrective action policies. Document and present termination recommendations as required.
• Provide counsel and guidance to managers in assigned client groups regarding performance review process, merit pay administration, and corrective actions.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze data, identify trends and develop strategies for minimizing regretted turnover.
• Receive and respond to unemployment inquiries from EDD, prepare managers for appeal hearings, prepare al documentation for hearing, participate in appeal hearings, respond to employment verifications, etc.
• Consult with managers regarding salary planning including merit increases, promotions, equity increases and other compensation changes to reinforce a pay for performance philosophy.
• Ensure timely research and resolution of complaints or problems for assigned areas of responsibility.

Employment:

• Develop partnerships with hiring managers to ensure consistent application of hiring processes and practices.
• Administer a comprehensive applicant tracking system including creating reports, identifying trends and utilizing applicant communication tools.
• Source qualified and diverse applicants by networking industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and through minority and veterans outreach efforts.
• Coordinate interview schedules, screen and interview candidates, and communicate employment offers.
• Facilitate timely background checks and DOJ fingerprints for selected candidates, verify results and take appropriate action as needed.
• Provide guidance and direction for starting salaries for candidates in accordance with the Bank’s compensation philosophy.
• Represent Bank at selected job fairs and develop promotional materials to aid in recruiting.
• Coordinate and conduct first day and monthly new employee orientation.
• Initiate new hire survey, analyze data, identify trends and propose strategies to address issues and promote retention.
• Communicate benefits to job applicants and employees, respond to employee inquiries pertaining to all benefit plans and programs and refer complex issues to Department specialists as needed.
• Promote Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity with assigned client groups including training and statistical analysis.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Conduct employment related training as needed.
• Perform special projects, research, and analysis as requested.
• Coordinate and participate in employee recognition and other meetings as requested.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of human resource management methods and practices. Performance Management software management a plus.
• Knowledge of various interviewing techniques.
• Current knowledge of California and federal labor laws, rules and regulations related to employment practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HRIS systems and other Human Resource applications.
• Advanced skills operating a personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
• Ability to attend early morning and evening meetings and events.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Conduct employment related training as needed.
• Perform special projects, research, and analysis as requested.
• Coordinate and participate in employee recognition and other meetings as requested.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned