Partner Relations Advisor

Responsibilities:

Job Summary: Coaches / guides senior leadership and HR leaders in functional areas of human resources.

Scope: Supports region or division / business units / facilities composed of multiple business partners.

As a Partner Relations Advisor, you’ll participate in the   design, implement, and administration of Partner Relations policies and programs to support H-E-B business objectives and initiatives.

Strategic Business Partnerships

• Cultivates and maintains a productive business partnership with assigned client  groups providing expertise and direction.
• Facilitate Positive Partner Relations Center of Excellence related activities for client group and consult for the client group on Partner Relations programs, processes, and policies.
• Exercises confidentiality and demonstrates a strong, neutral Partner Relations perspective in all interactions.
• Develops, executes, and sustains change management initiatives that align with the business priorities while maintaining the culture.
• Coordinates and/or may lead divisional and cross functional projects.
• Recommends changes to current programs, processes, and policies.
• Coaches and advises business partners on Partner Relations strategies.
• Influences the development of business strategies by participating in cross- functional projects / programs.
• Understands the business through numbers (financial acumen)
• Executes change management initiatives that align with the business priorities while maintaining the culture.

Attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining Great People

• Facilitates and / or provides Partner Relations (e.g.,

programs, compliance, and policy) training and learning experiences.

• Collaborates with Leaders to interpret, align, and communicate Partner Relations policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.

Strengthening the H-E-B Culture

• Promotes high professional standards, positive interpersonal relations, and a problem-solving approach in all situations.
• Handles confidential information in a variety of situations and levels.
• Ensures positive Partner morale by building effective relationships on site (e.g., credibility, reputation of confidentiality, and other methods).
• Manages and directs Partner Relations activities.
• Conducts vulnerability audits and develops action plans based upon results.
• Facilitate focus groups as requested by HR.

Leadership Responsibilities / Traits

• Gathers, develops, and interprets data (some complex) and makes recommendations on appropriate actions for the Business Partner(s)
• Gives input on strategies; implements strategies that support overall Partner Relations planks.
• Exhibits a high sense of urgency.
• Performs advanced, diversified, and confidential Partner Relations functions exercising a high degree of independent judgment.
• Influences without authority at most levels of leadership
• May coach and/or advise HR team on Partner issues.
• Has the ability to ask the right questions, probes to find the truth.
• Is known for objectivity when conducting reviews and  problem solving.

What is the work?

Management / Advising / Human Resources:

• Applies knowledge gained from experience to address various Partner Relations issues.
• Gathers / identifies relevant facts and key interests of all.

parties in Positive Partner Relations situations to facilitate lasting, ethical resolution.

• Takes all reasonable steps to maintain limited records of confidential discussions until dispute is resolved; oversees confidential document destruction.
• Reviews Partner Relations lessons learned from conflict resolution process with affected management.
• Leads Partner Relations related activities for assigned client group.
• Serves as a consultant to the client group and to the HR team on Partner Relations programs, processes, and policies.
• Designs / recommends changes to current Partner Relations programs, processes, and policies.
• Develops / delivers communication materials related to Partner Relations programs and processes.

What is your background?

• 5+ years of related experience in Partners Relations and/or Human Resources
• 3-5 years of leadership experience influencing others in teams or business leaders.
• Experience with PeopleSoft (preferred)
• Exposure to H-E-B Operations
• SPHR certification (preferred)

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Partner Relations Advisor at H-E-B?

• Working knowledge of employment law
• Advanced verbal / written communication and presentation skills
• Advanced reading comprehension and analytical skills
• Strong organization skills; attention to detail
• Strong facilitation skills
• Experience working on cross functional teams.

Can you…

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment.
• Travel required at least 50% or more to cover regional area when needed.
• Sit for extended periods.