Human Resources Business Partner Job Description

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Job Type: Full-time

Job Category: Professional

Department/Division: Human Resources

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Summary

At the direction of the Vice President of Human Resources, the Human Resources Business Partner, is focused on the delivery of a range of HR functions within the Human Resources (HR) department including responsibility for daily functions of hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Verifies I-9 documentation and maintains records in audit ready condition.
• Manages the processing of the bi-weekly payroll for all exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Manages the administrative function of the employee healthcare benefits, including open enrollment and recordkeeping.
• Reconciles all monthly benefits statements and submits to VP Human Resources for approval.
• Conducts audits of various benefits or other HR programs and recommends any corrective action. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years or more of directly related experience  

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Strong administration skills.

• A high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Enjoy working with people.
• Display tact and diplomacy.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to work accurately, with attention to detail.
• Capable of resolving sensitive concerns that present minimal risk to the business.
• May be required to work longer than the typical 8-hour workday.
• Must lift, bend, stoop, climb, and pull in the process of moving boxes and packages from one location to another, and filing.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of the day
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

Computer Skills: Must working knowledge of intermediate/advanced PC software: Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

• Maintain a strong attendance record.
• Must be able to pass screening, drug test and background check.
• Adhere to company’s drug-free workplace policies.

About GSMS

Founded in 1986 by a veteran of the US Air Force, GSMS has grown to be the leading provider of generic pharmaceuticals to the federal government. Based in Camarillo, CA, the GSMS team is relentlessly focused on providing critical medicines to our veterans, active-duty military members, and their families while delivering significant cost-savings to the government. Our expertise covers all aspects of the federal healthcare market, including contracting, compliance, data analytics, packaging, labeling, distribution, sales, and customer relations. With over 200 team members and 90 manufacturer partners, GSMS is well positioned to grow our market leadership position and bring innovative solutions to our customers and investors.