Job Description:

The People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner will play a pivotal role in supporting daily P&C operations. The areas of responsibility will include from recruitment and selection to onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management. The Business Partner will collaborate closely with leadership, guiding them through various P&C-related matters and ensuring compliance with federal and multi-state regulations.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for P&C matters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditations, including AbilityOne, DOL, CARF, SourceAmerica, and OSHA, assisting in audits as needed.
• Assist management in hiring, benefits administration, disciplinary actions, and terminations, under the direction of the Director, People & Culture.
• Support the P&C Recruiter with recruitment and interview process for all candidates, including posting positions on state DOL websites.
• Prepare reports for TNC management and government agencies as required.
• Handle personnel change notices for employees.
• Assist with the performance evaluation process.
• Conduct benefit orientations for TNC employees and address benefit-related inquiries.
• Ensure employees complete all required TNC training.
• Act as the P&C Champion for employee retention efforts, including recognizing birthdays and work anniversaries.
• Backup to P&C Generalist
• Assist in organizing P&C events, including setup and cleanup.

Education & Experience:

• College degree in business/human resources preferred or comparable experience.

• 2 - 3 years of HR experience handing hands on employee processes and application of policies and procedures as well as employee relations.

• 1- 2 year experience working with an organization with multi-state responsibilities, HR experience with government contracts/AbilityOne preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Special Knowledge or Skills:

• Requires strong background in human resources, business operations, and excellent customer service skills.
• Commands above average computer skills in Microsoft Office; ability to conduct virtual meetings, preparation of training materials, presentations, budget documents, etc.
• Well-versed in federal and state employment laws including disciplinary procedures and hiring/terminating processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities to interact with a diverse group of employees.

Qualifications:

• Mission-driven with a commitment to core values.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Calm and composed demeanor.
• Must pass drug screening and background check.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Core Competencies:

Ethics & Integrity

Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.

Enforcing Laws,

Rules & Regulations

Enforces governmental laws, rules, and regulations, and initiates enforcement actions in a way that the public perceives as fair, objective, and reasonable.

Decision Making & Judgment

Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.

Relationship Building

Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Listening

Understands and learns from what others say.

Providing Consultation

Partners with clients to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues.

Coaching & Mentoring

Enables co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement.

Contacts Inside/Outside Personnel:

INSIDE

Interacts with persons with disabilities, Rehabilitation Department, People & Culture Department, all Tommy Nobis Center employees and consumers of service.

OUTSIDE

Government contractors, vendors, customers, auditors

Special Skills/Abilities:

Interpersonal:

• High level of interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, other agencies and professionals. Strong customer service skills.

Written Communications:

• Strong written communication skills required to maintain quality documentation and effectively communicate with a broad range of individuals and agencies.

Analytical:

• Ability to analyze data and develop strategies to overcome obstacles and problems.

Oral Communications:

• Ability to communicate, problem solve and respond to government contracting officers.

Leadership:

• Strong leadership qualities required to run the daily operations of Nobis Enterprises.

Organizational:

• Strong organizational skills needed to prioritize all aspects of workload.

Problem-Solving

• Ability to problem-solve various issues at off-site locations.

Equipment

• Personal computer, printer, copier, fax machine, adding machine, and telephone.

Other Qualifications or Requirements:

Mental Effort:

• Ability to set priorities, coordinate functions of Nobis Enterprises.

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment and rigorous travel schedule may require luggage handling, use of airplanes, trains, buses and automobiles.

Visual Effort:

• Well-lighted office environment requiring average amount of visual effort.

Safety:

• Follows all prescribed safety regulations to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Understanding of OSHA safety requirements.
• Knowledge of evacuation procedures and the whereabouts of exits and fire extinguishers.
• Immediately report circumstances you consider may present a hazard to yourself and others.
• Report any accident whether minor or major.

Scope of Position:

• Individual contributor

Declaration:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may be subject to change at any time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Tommy Nobis Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drugs Don’t Work worksite and a participant in e-Verify.