Human Resources Business Partner

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC in Nashville is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide hands-on and strategic HR expertise. Responsibilities include partnering with HR leadership, executing talent management initiatives, and guiding employee relations. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, 7-12 years of HR experience, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role is critical in developing relationships and facilitating talent reviews to enhance the company's workforce management.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of work experience in Human Resources, preferably talent management.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, policies and procedures.
• Subject matter expertise in at least one talent management area.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR leadership to execute strategic initiatives.
• Provide HR solutions to meet business needs.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships

Great problem-solving skills

Customer service mindset and approach

Excellent listening skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) role is both hands‑on and strategic and provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, compensation, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management and ad hoc projects as necessary.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following

• Partner with HR leadership team to execute strategic initiatives for the Talent Management team
• Help lead at least one project related to the team’s annual strategic initiatives
• Develop and continually strengthen relationships with department/division leadership and employees within assigned departments or region
• Develop, maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of the business and take a consultative approach with assigned teams – anticipate, assess and provide creative HR solutions to meet business needs especially surrounding people strategy
• Provide guidance on promotions, performance management/talent development and help managers prepare for performance reviews
• Maintain a strong pulse on employee engagement in the team’s they serve; analyze trends and metrics of employee exits and provide potential solutions and recommendations for employee retention
• Serve as first point of contact for employee relations issues within assigned departments or regions
• Assist managers with the execution of people strategy, including providing guidance to department/division leadership on department/division restructuring and succession planning that will ensure Brasfield & Gorrie’s long‑term success (talent in the right role at the right time)
• Facilitate the talent review process for assigned teams and ensure it aligns with Brasfield & Gorrie’s organizational growth (follow up and help with any action items created during talent reviews, check in with managers to ensure their completion)
• Identify training needs within the teams and serve as a liaison between departments/divisions and the Learning and Development team
• Advise, coach and guide leadership to develop positive ways to engage, lead and develop their teams
• Partner with department leadership to review and/or create title matrixes for work teams; ensure title matrix creates growth path for employees
• Conduct exit interviews and evaluate and discuss trends with the HRBP team
• Communicate HR policies and procedures to employees
• Attend department/division meetings to provide HR updates
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of SuccessFactors and provide help to managers and employees within designated teams especially with the Performance and Talent Reviews modules
• Identify recruiting needs and assist manager with hiring timeline (people forecasting)
• Consult with managers on hiring and integrating experienced industry professionals into a previously established teams (compensation compression, reporting structure, work duties, mentors, shared roles, )

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resource Management or related field
• 7- 12 years of work experience in Human Resources, preferably talent management
• Working knowledge of HR practices, policies and procedures (including compensation, employee relations, and talent management)
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems
• Subject matter expertise in at least one talent management area of functional knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships
• Great problem-solving skills
• Customer service mindset and approach
• Excellent listening skills,
• Ability to multi-task, meet established deadlines and achieve desired results

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.