Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

MSC USA - Houston

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner will lead strategic and day-to-day HR operations for the Houston Branch office overseeing all HR initiatives processes workforce planning and programs. Core HR responsibilities include employee relations support and coaching performance management talent development recruitment onboarding and employee engagement. The role will initially support the Houston Branch with scope gradually expanding to include the Tempe Branch office.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in employeerelations recruiting onboarding and performance management along with theability to influence people leaders and work independently in a fast-pacedoperational environment. The role will initially support the Houston Branchwith responsibilities gradually expanding to include the Tempe AZ Branchoffice.

The Houston office is located at 4700 W Sam Houston Pkwy N Houston TX 77041. This position requires an in-office presence Mondaythrough Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

Workforce/Performance/Talent Management

• Coach and advise managers on all people related matters in talent acquisition onboarding & orientation performance management and talent development employee engagement change management rewards & recognition career progression and more.

• Partner with department leaders and managers to provide direction in handling and resolving employee relations and performance management issues. Coach managers on counseling best practices and the progressive discipline process.
• Conduct thorough investigations and handle all documentation escalation and communication in a timely manner.
• Facilitate annual performance management evaluation process to ensure office completion. Identify areas for improvement and recommend training as needed.
• Ensure the office organizational structure supports a growth mindset.
• Conduct exit interviews to prevent turnover and to understand the reason behind it.
• Monitor new hire turnover and collect candidate onboarding experience feedback.
• Change Management
• Champion and lead the deployment of HR initiatives such as talent assessments annual performance reviews succession management engagement action planning and more for the local office.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with branch management to proactively communicate and implement change initiatives.

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full cycle recruitment process to include requisition creation job posting/advertising candidate sourcing pre-screening interviewing and selection and timely correspondence and feedback to applicants and hiring managers.
• Partner with department heads and hiring managers to forecast and build a pipeline of qualified candidates to support the business strategy.

Onboarding

• Coordinate facilitate and manage the onboarding process to create engaging experience for team members entering new roles both internally and externally.
• Ensure the completion and accuracy of all onboarding/new hire forms according to company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Process new hire and transfer related transactions within our HR system and other reference tools.

Compliance

• Ensure office compliance with Company policy and federal/state employment laws. Partner with the HR COE team when applicable to eliminate risk and potential Company liability.
• Anticipate new legislation and proactively suggest solutions to ensure compliance.
• Performs other duties as required by management.

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

• Bachelors degree preferably with a concentration in Human Resources Business Administration or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP SHPR PHR preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in a similar role in supply chain transportation shipping logistics freight forwarding and customer service preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 - 5 yearsof progressive HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience.
• Minimum of 2 yearsof experience supporting multiple HR disciplines in Employee Relations Performance and Talent Management and Organizational Change
• Link people strategy with business strategy delivering value and impact.
• Make decisions and drive solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Work collaboratively with employees at all levels and across a large matrixed organization.
• Coach employees and leadership through complex difficult issues.
• Lead an organization through change.
• Utilize data to formulate strategy and drive business results.
• Knowledge of core HR policies procedures and practices including employment law fundamentals
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and to follow through for effective and timely resolution.
• Ability to discreetly manage confidential and sensitive information.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
  
• Dental & Vision Insurance
  
• Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50000
  
• Long Term Disability Insurance
  
• Paid Parental Leave
• Business Travel Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health Dependent Care Transit/Parking)
  
• Supplemental Life Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans

You will also have access to additional benefits effective day one:

• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.
• Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm
• Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises Apple Dell Nissan Whirlpool AT&T Pets Best and others.

About Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) headquartered inGeneva Switzerland is a global leader in transportation and logisticsprivately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the worldsleading container shipping lines MSC has 675 offices across 155 countriesworldwide with the MSC Group employing over 200000 people. The company hasevolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with afleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services tocustomers of all industries and sizes. With access to an integrated network of road railair and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe the companyprides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSCs shippingline sails on 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports carrying some 22.5million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. For more information visitMSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.