People Operations Business Partner

People Operations Business PartnerThe People Operations Business Partner will work closely with General Managers and site leadership to drive training, increase people engagement, provide full cycle talent management, and guidance on complex people matters.This position also delivers on our core focus of:Be a solutions providerWhile building on our core values of:Help FirstTake OwnershipDo the Right ThingExpect ExcellenceEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Develop strong partnership with General Managers and site leadership to understand their business needs, goals and provide people guidanceAct as a trusted advisor to site leadership and people on a variety of matters including performance management and trainingProvide coaching and guidance to managers on complex people mattersProactively analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and develop proactive solutionsCollaborate with the People Group to develop and implement initiatives and programs that support company and departments initiatives, drive people engagement and increase retentionContinuous education regarding best practices and legal requirements to ensure complianceServe as an advocate for people, ensuring their concerns and feedback are heard and addressedLead, participate in and partner on company and site initiatives to drive change, streamline processes and continue building on our people first mindsetAbility to work in excess of 40 hours, as business needs ariseRegular and reliable attendanceAny other task or duty that is deemed necessary by management.Cultural Competencies:Help First means being a reliable team member serving everyone, internally and externally. At Akers, we believe and exhibit a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mentality and behavior. No job is unimportant, and no person is above any job. We demonstrate this through:Able communicator—good clarity, balanced talker, and listenerHas energy and enthusiasmTake Ownership means that you think and act like an owner. No matter the role, everyone is empowered to be a good steward of the organization. Each person has the autonomy to make recommendations for improvement to their work and the organization. We demonstrate this through:PatientEffectively assertive and able to handle conflict and confrontational situationsSolution vs. blame orientedMixture of firmness and flexibilityHas energy and enthusiasmHolds self and others accountableDo the Right Thing means that you do the right thing for the customer, regardless of its popularity. Doing the right thing at the right time requires a person to have and exhibit high moral standards.Systematic trainer, willing and able to develop peopleGood work ethic, task focused and willing to extend extra effortAble to follow structure where it exists and create structure where it does notExpect Excellence means that you think and act like an owner. No matter the role, everyone is empowered to be a good steward of the organization. We demonstrate this through:Resilient—able to deal with the unexpected, not easily flusteredHas sense of urgencyFollows up to ensure quality task completionWork Environment / Physical Demands:Fast paced environment, requiring adaptation to continuous changes in Company, Customer and People needsAbility to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arm's length, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Ability to sit for extended periods of time at desk in traditional office environmentAbility to travel up to 25% to remote facilitiesSystems Usage:MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)HRIS – ADP Workforce NowQualifications:Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in business, HR or related field or equivalent experience4+ years of progressive experience within HR/People OperationsBenefits Administration/Open enrollment facilitationAbility to multi-task with a strong orientation to detailsHighly organized and able to drive projects independentlyExcellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awarenessResourceful, problem-solving aptitude and demonstrated knowledge of HR procedures and policiesComfort learning new technologiesAbility to work effectively in a multi-tasking environmentPreferred Qualifications:SHRM (CP/SCP) or HRCI (PHR/SPHR) certificationExperience in a Union environmentHRIS implementation experienceAbility to collaborate and influence a teamDeveloping and delivering trainingAnalytic, strategic, and critical thinking skills