Human Resources Business Partner

Company: IDEMIA
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

IDEMIA is the global leader in identity and security. Our mission is to create a safe and simple future where identity verification is indisputable, and only you can assert your identity. We are a distributed company leveraging the latest technologies to deliver world-class products in the private and public sectors of finance, telecom, identity, security, retail, sports entertainment, commercial, government, and IoT. We use a variety of technologies and approaches to deliver quality product and services to government agencies and technology companies. IDEMIA is a made up of a group of 14,000 diverse people from different nationalities, speaking over 20 different languages. Together, our solutions impact the everyday lives of citizens and nations. In this ever-changing world, protecting your identity is paramount. Join the team that is ensuring one person- one identity.

Job Summary:

The HR Business Partner is responsible for working with the their direct manager, SVP of Human Resources, and a Senior Executive Member of an assigned area to plan, direct and coordinate HR activities. The HR Business Partner is the primary point of contact responsible for employee relations, performance management, strategic coaching, talent assessment and development. This role is critical in executing HR strategy to support business objectives.

This position requires traveling up to 50% of the time to support our California operations. The workforce is mixed between exempt level employees and non-exempt, individual contributors.

Essential Job Functions:

Must have working knowledge of all human resource functional areas and ability to manage employee relations, communications, EEO/AAP compliance.

Provide expertise, guidance and support in the areas of culture and change management

Thorough understanding of the Company's business challenges, and able to articulate the Company's position in a positive and effective manner, requiring excellent business acumen.

Corporate Culture Development and Employee Communications

Ensure effective communications throughout the group on business developments and progress, organizational changes, and relevant industry developments.

Identify areas of the business where you can help make a positive mark by identifying, prioritizing, creating and leading various HR projects and initiatives.

Engage and help lead employee communications related to change management initiatives.

Performance Management

Ensure performance issues are addressed and documented in timely and appropriate fashion.

Responsible for taking action to ensure that all employment practices under his/her control, including hiring, promotions, demotions, and discipline are conducted in compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and Company policy.

Conduct employee related investigations and make recommendations that are in compliance with Company standards and employment laws. Engage legal department on all critical issues.

Coordinate the performance management function for business unit and provide coaching to managers in the implementation of performance evaluations and performance improvement programs.

Provide clear and effective counsel to management on all HR issues, including performance feedback, progressive discipline, and employment law.

Compliance with Federal and State Labor Laws

Minimize business risk and enhance the company culture by ensuring that all levels of management are trained on and are complying with HR policies.

Serve as subject matter expert for California employment law and practices for assigned areas and other HR Business Partners.

Work to support all Affirmative Action and government requirements (Federal, State and local), related to hiring, promotions and terminations for the business unit.

Policy and Procedure Management

Implement and manage HR policies and procedures, provides advice and counsel to executives, managers and employees of assigned functional area.

Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency and services performed.

Talent Management and Retention

Create and drive organizational development initiatives and opportunities.

Contribute to, develop and sustain a culture where teamwork and high levels of employee engagement, reward and recognition are leveraged to drive "in the moment" problem solving and maximize retention.

Partner with executive VP and managers to lead the ongoing talent review process. Assess and identify high performing / high potential leaders and workers, to ensure succession and development plans are in place.

Training

Coach leaders and managers to develop and enhance their leadership and management effectiveness, demonstrating alignment with Company values.

Assist the Learning and Development team to coordinate and deliver training related to new and ongoing programs, processes and other HR initiatives.

Talent Acquisition

Partner with Talent Acquisition team and managers to support recruitment process for all positions within the assigned business unit.

Strategize with hiring managers to recommend and determine appropriate staffing and hiring requirements

Work with the hiring manager to create, review and update job descriptions for each requisition.

Conduct interviews and evaluate candidates with hiring managers

Ensure the hiring managers are coached and guided to make necessary business and staff- related decisions in a timely and legally compliant manner.

Make effective use of the Orientation Program for all new employees and ensure that employees understand all relevant employee programs.

Compensation and Benefits

Assist in the administration of merit increases, promotions and bonus programs to ensure effective communications through assigned business groups.

Maintain working knowledge of employee benefits programs and respond to employees’ questions as needed.

Ensure performance management plans related to compensation are supported and administered in a manner consistent with business and organizational goals, and that performance management activities are ongoing and aligned with pay for performance culture.

Note: In addition to the Essential Functions, also performs similar work-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills Possess initiative, creativity and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills along with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.

Self-directed and motivated. Take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop people, and influence direction and outcomes.

Ability to coach managers and employees in handling difficult situations.

Excellent interpersonal skills with strong listening skills and the ability to provide timely responses to requests and issues.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to assess situations and make sound judgments based on practice or previous experience.

Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or Finance with a minimum of 10 years progressive Human Resource experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing Human Resources processes for employees in California and comprehensive understanding of California-specific employment laws and regulations.

Microsoft: Intermediate level skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to learn additional programs as needed.

General working knowledge of HRIS related systems.

PHR or SPHR preferred.

Travel Requirement, Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

50% weekly travel. Occasional overnight travel may be needed.

General office environment. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Office environment where the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. Some walking, standing, bending, reaching, and carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile, etc. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and other office equipment.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

IDEMIA is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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