Human Resources Business Partner Specialist

$53,830 - $70,720/Yr

YMCA - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Seattle, WA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Human Resources Business Partner Specialist at YMCA of Greater Seattle serves as a vital link between Human Resources and employees, focusing on strategic HR priorities across various departments. This role involves collaboration with the HR Business Partner and other HR team members to provide comprehensive HR support, including talent acquisition, employee relations, onboarding, and training initiatives. The specialist is responsible for enhancing employee engagement and ensuring a positive work environment while promoting equity and inclusion within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Partnership cohort to identify, attract, source, and increase the pool of candidates for current hiring needs.
• Manage full life cycle recruiting, including posting jobs, sourcing candidates, and ensuring reference checks are completed.
• Identify and implement strategies to support diversity in recruitment for management and leadership positions.
• Work with the onboarding specialist to improve the employee onboarding process and deliver functional training curriculum.
• Ensure employees and supervisors have the tools for engagement and success by providing HR system navigation support.
• Plan and implement onboarding for new employees throughout their first year, ensuring all required training is completed.
• Provide HR policy guidance and preliminary support for employee relations concerns.
• Advise on performance management and corrective action, and conduct employment verification.
• Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies.

Requirements

• 1+ years of Human Resources experience related to recruitment and hiring, employee engagement, benefits, HRIS, and/or learning & development.
• Knowledge of HR policies and best practices.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with an HRIS or ATS, such as UltiPro/UKGPro and iCIMS.
• HR experience in a childcare, social services, or nonprofit environment.
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance