Human Resources People Partner

Human Resources People Partner

The HR People Partner acts as a trusted advisor to business units, aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. Collaborating closely with department managers, this proactive role oversees all people-related activities, such as coaching, mentoring, performance management, employee programs, and offering guidance to both managers and employees. This role focuses on fostering a positive work environment, handling employee relations, and supporting career development to ensure effective HR practices.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Partner with team leaders to understand their goals and challenges and develop HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to identify, attract, and recruit top talent for the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and workforce needs.
• Develop and implement succession planning and career development programs to develop and retain employees within designated business units.
• Manage and address employee relations issues and grievances through detailed and objective investigations.
• Oversee the company performance management process, ensuring timely and effective evaluations, training, feedback, and development plans.
• Collaborate with the People Strategy team to develop and implement HR initiatives that align with organizational goals.
• Provide coaching to managers on employee performance and talent management. Develop and implement performance improvement plans as needed.
• Occasionally lead new hire orientation activities and training for HQ location.
• Prepare HR reports to provide insights and support decision-making processes.
• Manage the employee driving program, ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Administer the summer intern program in partnership with talent acquisition, overseeing onboarding, mentorship, and program activities to support talent pipeline development.
• Lead initiatives to enhance workplace culture and employee engagement, striving to achieve recognition as a great place to work.
• Conduct market analysis of new and existing positions for assigned business groups to ensure alignment with market standards and organizational compensation strategies.
• Address employee concerns and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures. Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Manage leave of absence cases for business units, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and providing support to employees.
• May assist in drafting policies in accordance with organizational goals, industry trends, and labor laws or regulations.
• Other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a business partner role supporting engineering or software teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• In-depth understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations. Experience in the automotive industry or start up environment is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated customer focus with the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to self-prioritize and manage multiple, sometimes competing, tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Understanding of immigration laws and regulations is a plus.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
• Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.
• Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
• Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
• Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)

Benefits & Perks:

In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:

• Medical Plan choices include HMO, PPO & HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan)
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Time, Vacation time and Personal Floaters
• Paid Holidays including Company’s Annual Year End Shutdown
• Karma Cares Program (Monthly lunch & breakfast)
• Work life Balance (Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule)
• Employee Driving Program
• Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!

Compensation:

$95,000 - 105,000 /annual salary. Compensation will vary DOE.

At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.

Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.

Karma Automotive, INC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, INC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.

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