Human Resource Business Partner 2

Cook Group; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Group is seeking an HR Business Partner 2 located in Bloomington, Indiana. This role requires a strategic partner to support business operations, manage employee relations, and oversee recruitment. Candidates should have at least seven years of HR experience, excellent communication skills, and a relevant qualification. The position offers the chance to work closely with leadership, develop HR initiatives, and assist in employee effectiveness.

Qualifications

• At least seven years Generalist/Specialist experience, ideally gained in a similar environment.
• Proven exposure to recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver value‑added service to leadership and employees reflecting business objectives.
• Support Cook employees on HR matters and queries.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process.
• Resolve complex employee relations matters.

Skills

Fluency in other languages

Excellent writing and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Knowledge of computer software

Education

Relevant third level qualification or certification

Job description

Overview

The HR Business Partner 2 is a strategic partner with the Functions or Divisions in operational business matters, such as organisation structure, general business plans, succession planning, employee effectiveness, headcount utilisation and compensation planning. This position serves as a consultant to leadership on human resource-related issues.

Reporting to: Director, Human Resources /Manager, Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Partners across functions to deliver value‑added service to leadership and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organisation, developing strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strive for continuous improvement in HR and throughout the business.
• Supports Cook employees on human resource matters or queries they may have and facilitates actions to resolve these in a timely manner.
• Builds strong relationships based on trust with employees and leaders throughout their customer teams.
• Partners with Business Leaders in developing team plans to support the business strategy.
• Coaches and empowers leaders during the entire employee life cycle, regarding HR matters/challenges and facilitates effective and proactive decision‑making to ensure solutions are realistic, fair, timely, consistent, transparent and effective.
• Provides input in design and development of company‑wide HR initiatives and programs to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Leads HR Functional Projects.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations matters. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations where required.
• Assists in developing, implementing and administrating HR policies/procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory legislation and industry best practice.
• Involvement in departmental projects as required/based on experience/expertise.
• Trains and mentors HR Generalists as required.
• Works closely and flexibly with other HR team members locally and across the Cook organisation.
• Collects and analyses employment data for recommendations to the management team, maintaining records as needed and providing HR Leadership with new HR strategy proposals.
• Manages the entire recruitment and selection process in line with business needs, continually looking to introduce improvements where possible.
• Trains hiring managers in interviewing, employee selection skill and other employment law matters.
• Provides thorough, regular status updates to hiring managers on recruitment, turnover, headcount and employee issues.
• Participates in the development and delivery of company induction process for new starters.
• Benchmarks compensation / benefit packages and assists with compensation queries as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Ensure that Cook’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf.

Qualifications

• Relevant third level qualification and/or other relevant certification.
• At least seven years Generalist/Specialist experience, ideally gained in a similar environment based in a relevant country.
• Fluency in other languages as required for the role.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proven exposure to the full suite of HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation & benefits and performance management.
• Willingness and experience in delivering training.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong knowledge of computer software.
• Willingness and availability to travel on company business.