Senior People and Culture Business Partner Position Available In Erie, Pennsylvania

Senior People and Culture Business Partner
Senior People and Culture Business Partner
Fully Remote • Erie, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Why join our team at Definiti? If you enjoy tackling challenges and believe in delivering exceptional client service, Definiti may be perfect for you. You can make a difference by helping to improve and secure many retirements, while also helping to grow a dynamic organization. Most roles are fully remote, so you need to be comfortable using technology, be productive in a home office with a reliable internet connection to stay in touch with your team and deliver high-quality service to our clients. Definiti supports your professional growth through comprehensive training and industry credentials and certifications.
Definiti is a national retirement services company that helps clients manage and administer their retirement plans. We help clients define what’s possible and what’s next for their retirement plans.
•Hiring in Eastern or Central time zone•

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Senior People and Culture Business Partner (PCBP) is responsible for enhancing people leadership capabilities through targeted development programs and coaching. This role ensures resolution of employee relations matters and workforce planning. The PCBP plays a key role in maintaining workforce continuity by managing leave of absence (LOA) activity and advising on staffing impacts. Strong partnerships with People and Culture, Operations, and Finance are critical to be successful.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership Effectiveness
Design and implement leadership development initiatives for supervisors
Partner with leadership to evaluate and improve organizational structure and team effectiveness
Provide coaching to supervisors on topics related to talent development and performance management
Support the annual performance review and talent development planning processes
Employee Relations
Serve as a trusted advisor to supervisors for performance concerns, policy interpretation, and corrective action
Conduct or support investigations into employee relations issues; document findings and recommend actions
Ensure consistent application of policies, practices, and standards Conduct stay and exit interviews and compile data to identify trends
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
Leave of Absence Management
Track and manage LOA activity
Partner with business leaders to assess and plan for workforce coverage during periods of increased LOA volume
Coordinate with internal People and Culture partners and third-party administrators to ensure timely and accurate LOA communication and documentation
Company Culture
Promote a positive, inclusive, and accountable work environment Support employee engagement initiatives across the company
Analyze and share workforce data and trends to inform leadership decisions related to retention, engagement, and staffing
Requirements

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Ability to work in fast changing environment supporting continuous growth of the Company
Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include influencing others and conflict management
Display keen attention to detail for accuracy with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Possess strong planning and organizational skills to successfully manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Demonstrate sound judgment when making decisions and operate with discretion and integrity
Ability to assess issues as they arise, maintain composure under pressure, and develop thoughtful and appropriate responses
Knowledge of HR principles and best practices for employment law, talent management, workforce planning, and engagement
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the Company’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the related administrative practices

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of experience working in a Human Resources capacity for a multi-state employer
5+ years of experience as a Business Partner or related position required
Working knowledge of federal and state regulations and the ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
Working knowledge of HR functions and procedures (e.g., compliance, leave management, pay and benefits, recruitment, training, and development, etc.)
Microsoft Office skills to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; ability to navigate web-based programs
HR designation (SHRM or HRCI) preferred

REMOTE WORKING REQUIREMENTS

As a remote-first company, we have compiled expectations for a successful remote work environment:
Ability to build rapport with others remotely while working productively with limited in-person interaction
Have access to a reliable and consistently strong, high-speed internet connection suitable for remote work. A stable, high-speed internet connection is essential for effective communication, collaboration, and productivity while working remotely
Designate a quiet, and well-lit space free of as many distractions as possible
Be online and available to work during designated business hours in local time zone
Accustomed to using Microsoft Teams (or similar virtual-meeting applications) to meet with colleagues regularly on video and use the chat feature for quick communications. We utilize many Microsoft Teams features (such as Channels and file storage) for announcements, relevant conversations, and file sharing. Familiarity with Microsoft Teams is a plus
Accustomed with file-storage and file-sharing tools such as Microsoft SharePoint

BENEFITS

Definiti has a dynamic, growth-focused culture, and we are committed to offering attractive employee-centric benefits, including:
A virtual-first work philosophy
401(k) with up to 4% match
Flexible PTO allows you to take the time you need for wellness, vacations, and personal matters. We foster a trusting environment where employees manage their workloads responsibly. Time off doesn’t accrue.
10 paid holidays and 2 paid floating holidays
Paid Parental Leave
A variety of medical, dental and vision plan options including Definiti subsidized premiums
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance
Bonus plan eligibility