Purpose

The HR Specialist supports one of the Business HR teams by working with the business to contribute insight on people implications and operational activities. Coordinates support from other Business HR members, practice centers and service centers when appropriate. Provides advice and interpretation of HR issues to managers and employees in a variety of settings. Works with managers and employees to resolve issues. Operates within defined parameters and within a limited scope of responsibility, either in terms of functions or size of client area served.

Responsibilities

• Completes projects that require coordination of the efforts of others, or internal bench marking, data gathering or analysis of data and/or issues. Proposes a project plan, key milestones, and outcomes and measures of success. Reviews project plan with immediate manager. Sample projects include annual goal cycle, annual compensation cycle, talent management reviews and other special projects.
• Owns the talent portion of their business function’s quarterly database. This requires excellent data management skills utilizing Access and Excel, as well as partnering with IT.
• Maintains contact with all levels of employee to provide a communication link with management; recognizes trends within the served unit; apprises management of significant developments within the employee population.
• Delivers training to managers and employees on a wide variety of subjects within HR. Applies and interprets division and corporate policy and practice to a variety of situations.
• Presents sensitive data to individuals and large groups. Persuades and convinces others to take action.
• Helps coordinate culture and employee engagement events for the site, including development, planning, execution, set up/tear down.