Human Resources Business Partner

Nice Group; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice S.p.A., is seeking an HR Business Partner based in Carlsbad, CA. The role partners with HR and business leaders to deliver HR programs, ensure compliance, and support performance and compensation processes.

The HRBP will lead talent and organizational development efforts, manage employee relations, and drive change initiatives across North American sites. This position is fully onsite at corporate headquarters in Carlsbad.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business, Human Resources management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HR Business Partner role or similar role.
• Demonstrated program/project management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resource practices.
• 5+ years of experience using Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PPT).

Responsibilities

• Manages the on-time delivery of HR initiatives across the business.
• Partners with HR and business functions to implement solutions.
• Provides and manages employee relations and investigations as needed.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state HR requirements and maintains records.
• Develops and maintains HR communications meeting top management needs.
• Manages performance reviews and salary administration for equity and effectiveness.
• Supports development of evaluation strategies for cost impact of programs.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Time management

Education

BA/BS in Business or HR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Embrace a career with purpose at Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice S.p.A., an Italian multinational leader in Home and Building Automation. Guided by our vision of creating A World Without Barriers, we develop cutting‑edge solutions for smart home control, security, door and gate automation, access control, and more to achieve our mission of Simplifying Everyday Movements.

Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with several R&D and manufacturing centers and offices throughout the region, Nice is committed to innovation that enhances everyday life. Our team thrives in an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth where you’ll collaborate with talented and dynamic individuals every day to create groundbreaking solutions. And, as a global leader, we offer award‑winning sales and marketing programs, technical support, and CEU training to the industry’s top partners.

Our commitment extends beyond technology development; we also proudly support the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program, helping wounded veterans and their families through specially adapted smart homes. A philanthropic endeavor that truly embodies our corporate mission.

Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner maintains and enhances the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices that not only improve the employee work environment but also focus on organizational priorities. This includes areas of performance management, coaching, talent management, classification and compensation, workforce planning, change management, data analysis, employee engagement, employee relations, and general compliance.

This HRBP role is based at Nice North America’s corporate headquarters in Carlsbad, CA, and will partner closely with HR representatives across our North American sites.

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000, depending on experience.

Location: Carlsbad, CA (fully onsite)

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages the on-time delivery of the planned implementation and change management activities for HR initiatives across the business
• Partners with company-wide and HR department functions to recommend and execute business solutions
• Provides and manages all employee relation issues and investigations as needed
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings
• Develops and maintains a human resources communication system that meets top management information needs
• Administers performance review and salary administration program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization
• Assists in the creation of evaluation strategies for assessing the cost effectiveness and business impact of programs and learning solutions
• Counsels and supports Managers through various implementations ensuring minimal disruption to their business performance
• Consults and provide recommendations to employees and managers regarding human resources matters, best business practices and organizational development
• Supports the identification, prioritization, and communication of business needs and follows‑up on service level agreements as necessary
• Ensures disciplined approach and processes for change are utilized in the business for all types of change projects
• Delivers and conducts training, focus group activities, and employee engagement activities
• Supports execution of various development programs within the business
• Facilitates engagement survey action planning
• Creates action plans for HR Policy and procedure changes
• Ensures compliance of talent review sessions including succession planning and follow‑up development plans
• Ensures all department projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established policies and objectives
• Implements and maintains department policies and standards
• Oversees company immigration compliance and compliance related programs such as safety
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business, Human Resources management or related field
• 5+ years of experience in HR Business Partner role or similar role
• Demonstrated program/project management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resource practices
• 5+ years of experience using Microsoft applications (i.e., Excel, Word, PPT, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to successfully manage all tasks and activities across business lines as well as with external partners
• Demonstrated experience in driving change and leading initiatives
• Strong leader with the ability to work with and influence others effectively
• Lead, develop and mentor an HR Coordinator
• Advanced written and oral communication skills and ability to effectively & professionally communicate with co-workers, customers and vendors.
• Ability to prioritize in a time‑sensitive, deadline driven environment; Possess excellent time, project, and process management skills
• Strong knowledge of business arithmetic and an innate ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner as well a gathering and analyzing information skillfully
• Proven ability to multi‑task, set project priorities, establish department/discipline goals and objectives for self and staff
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude, self‑motivated and eager to succeed

Physical Requirements

• Required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use hands to grip or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Vision and depth perception suitable for use of utilizing a computer, printer, phone, and keyboard
• Manual dexterity suitable for use of utilizing a computer
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work in an office setting
• Ability to walk and/or climb 5% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to sit at a computer for 90% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Light to moderate lifting

Working Conditions

• Must be comfortable working in an office environment to include moderate noise levels
• The working area is primarily in an open office setting with reasonable lighting and controlled temperatures.

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Disclaimer

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job incumbents are expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the position, department, or the business.