Associate HR Business Partner

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Seattle, WA

22h • $80,168

About The Position

In consultation as needed with HR Business Partner, works in an internal consultative role to align the human resources function with the broader strategies and objectives of the organization. Helps to develop and implement better practices involving the management of people. Builds relationships with business units so that the human resources function is integrated into business operations. Has knowledge of both human resources and operations functions of the organization in order to ensure that all areas are represented in business decisions.

Requirements

• 1+ years of Human Resources experience related to recruitment and hiring, employee engagement, benefits, HRIS and/or learning & development.
• Knowledge of HR policies and best practices
• Knowledge of and previous experience working with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven track record of supporting teams and stakeholders
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Are very adaptable.
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Truly enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with business executives, leaders, and teams to develop strategies that drive productivity and growth. Ensure that HR initiatives are aligned with overall business objectives.
• Lead Work Environment Enhancement: Design and implement strategies to create a work environment where employees can thrive, enjoy their roles, and pursue growth opportunities.
• Support Policy Development: Research and develop HR policies and technical solutions that support employee initiatives and achieve organizational goals.
• Conduct and Continuously Improve Recruiting, Hiring and Onboarding: Work closely with Recruiter to build robust pipelines of diverse and skilled candidates. Ensure hiring process is smooth, efficient and meets the needs of both hiring managers and candidates. Work closely with the Onboarding Administrator to bring new hires into the organization with all information, certifications and documentation needed for compliance and organizational success.
• Consultation and Mentorship: Act as a counselor, mentor, and consultant to business leaders, translating business requirements into effective HR initiatives and programs.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze performance metrics, including employee retention and experience data, to identify areas for improvement and drive enhancements.
• Policy and Practice Guidance: Serve as expert on Employee Handbook policies and Human Resources practices; develop and conduct relevant training and respond to all questions, referring staff to specialty teams as needed.
• Issue Resolution: Collaborate with department managers to address and resolve workspace and employee relations issues, including corrective action and conflict resolution.
• Compensation and Rewards: Work closely with Total Rewards to develop and implement employee rewards and compensation policies, including salary increments and bonuses, to ensure competitiveness and fairness.
• All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff.
• Some benefits only available to full-time staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed