HealthFitness has an exciting new opportunity for an Human Resources Business Partner. Reporting to the Head of HR, this role is part of a dynamic team providing strategic HR partnership to business leaders and associates across the US. This position is a work from home position and can be located anywhere in the continental U.S.

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, has a long history in the fitness management business, sound financial backing and a mission to create communities of health and wellbeing. Our competitive advantage is our people. We strive to make personal connections with fitness center members, both virtually and in-person, that motivate people to improve their health.  Our parent company Trustmark provides a full spectrum of employee benefits to improve well-being through better health and greater financial security.

The successful individual in this role is collaborative and has excellent interpersonal skills; builds strong and trusting relationships with associates and leaders at all levels; follows through on commitments; is consultative and practices active listening; is curious and can drill into details yet also see the big picture and impacts; and can recognize the nuance in situations and relationships and can adapt accordingly.

This role will be engaged in the following areas, with a main focus on employee relations and multi-state regulatory compliance.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:

• Provides coaching on the performance improvement process and effective strategies to monitor and improve performance.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues; conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:

• Advises and supports the quarterly performance management process and supporting system and documenting development needs.
• Recognizes differing levels of performance and coaches managers on the need to handle it proactively. Ensures managers can understand and use the link between performance and reward.

BUSINESS PARTNER:

• Understands the business goals, issues and challenges for and establishes effective relationships with leaders.
• Creates influence by developing and getting consensus to relevant HR solutions; being results driven and showing an appropriate sense of urgency; maintaining confidential information; and getting the basics right.
• Coaches managers on how to engage their associates through communication, development, recognition and rewards.

LEGAL/COMPLIANCE:

• Serves as internal subject matter authority for compliance questions. Conduct research and maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Tracks and informs the business of changes in Federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partners with Trustmark Law and External Legal Counsel as appropriate.
• Proactively identifies policy and process implications of regulatory changes and supports the development and/or modification of new policies and processes required to maintain compliance.

 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:

• Enable the successful execution of critical initiatives to support the needs of the business and/or corporate initiative. Examples include utilizing Strategic Workforce Planning; People Equity Survey; Succession Planning, Change Management; etc.

REQUIREMENTS 

In addition to the skills listed above, this position requires the following: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years Human Resources experience in a multi-state environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resources subject areas with a heavy emphasis on employee relations and performance management.
• Demonstrated experience in development of performance improvement plans, employment investigations, policy interpretation and compliance.
• Shown ability to develop effective business relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence others through consultation and coaching.
• Solid business judgment and decision making skills, including the ability to know when to advance issues.
• Demonstrated clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize work.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws governing employment including, but not limited to AA, EEO, ADA, FLSA, ADEA, FMLA and state equivalents.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office.

 ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Multi-state experience in 10 or more states including CA, IL, MA, MN, NH, NY, OH, PA, TX and WI strongly preferred.
• Prior Generalist experience including HR systems and reporting, recruiting, compensation and benefits (including leaves) and organizational development.
• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Relevant health & wellness industry experience a plus.

If you are a Colorado resident and this role is a field-based or remote role, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. You may contact 800-636-3304 or jobs@hfit.com for assistance.

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business.  EOE/AA. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Age/Disability/Veteran

Trustmark is pleased to have earned recognition from the Chicago Tribune as a Chicago Top Workplaces 2020 Award winner.

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Required Skills Required Experience

Strong analytical and communication skills. Nights and weekend hours are required during peak periods and programs. Bachelor's required Master's preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.