Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Williston financial group (wfg) is the portland, oregon-based parent company of several national title insurance and settlement services providers, including wfg lender services and wfg national title insurance companyOne of only six national underwriters, wfg achieved a national footprint faster than any title insurance provider in historyThe wfg family of companies offers full-service title insurance and settlement services for use in residential and commercial mortgage and real estate transactions nationwideFor more information, visit www.wfgnationaltitle.com.
Job purpose:
The hr business partner (hrbp) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business unitsThe position formulates partnerships across the hr function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organizationThe hrbp maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit`s financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.
Essential job functions:
Conducts monthly meetings with respective business units.
Promotes wfg company culture while aligning diversity and inclusion practices throughout the workforceEmphasize employee engagement strategies that align with our 4 c’s.
Consults with line management, providing hr guidance when appropriate.
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the hr group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
Manages and resolves complex employee relations issuesConducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliancePartners with the legal department as needed/required.
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
Develop and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees.
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Provides hr policy guidance and interpretation.
Prepare contracts for new hires, amendments, promotions and transfers.
Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
Helps to identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
Collaborate with colleagues to suggest new hr strategies, develop policies, programs and solutions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Minimum of 8 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
Basic qualifications:
High school diploma or the equivalent.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with microsoft office suite or related software.
Must successfully pass a criminal history background check.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Shrm-cp, shrm- scp; phr, sphr certifications.
Supervisory responsibility:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
Work environment:
This job operates in a professional office environmentThis role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical requirements/ada:
No unusual physical requirementsRequires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Job frequently requires sitting, handling objects with hands.
Job occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 10 lbs.
Vision requirements: ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Position type/expected hours of work:
Days and hours of full –time position are monday through friday, 8:00 a.mTo 5 p.mPart-time positions may be considered.
Travel:
Occasional travel is expected for this position.
