Position: Human Resources Business Partner

Reports to: VP of Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Purpose: Responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting several geographic regions. Partners with employees and management to communicate various HR policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and practices. Carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, employment law compliance, performance management, benefits administration, policy implementation, and training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the development of a talent and HR philosophy for the company, including what we value, what we measure and a consistent process for how we assess, deploy, monitor and retain talent. Introduce innovative and business appropriate HR strategies.

Coaches, counsels and guides managers on employee disciplinary actions. Focused on understanding their business and team, identifying areas of strength and opportunity, and defining creative solutions.

Execute top-tier employee relations support. Investigate employee relations concerns, including complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other work-related issues; recommend an appropriate resolution of complaints and monitor results.

Partner strategically with leaders to analyze and identify key trends and metrics and proactively develop ideas and solutions to ensure a People first strategy.

Participates in benefits administration, including review of benefit options with employees and claims resolution. Assists with open enrollment, distribution of annual employee notices as required and other benefits reporting requirements.

Assists in offering guidance to employees and managers regarding FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation claim requests.

Helps maintain and update employee handbook policies, as well as department forms and procedures.

Strategic partnership with our Training and Leadership Development and Operations team to ensure we are aligned and partnered in the execution of human capital initiatives.

Maintains company organization charts.

Assists with the performance management process.

Maintains HRIS records and compiles reports from the database as needed.

Audits HRIS database records, benefits, and other HR programs and offers solutions for improvement.

Oversees and conducts company-wide employee background checks

Conducts exit interviews with management and corporate role, summarizes findings, and discusses trends and concerns with senior management.

Aids in identifying organizational training and development needs. Assists in facilitating training sessions, conferences, and programs.

Helps to create and introduce employee engagement programs that support the Excel culture.

Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.

Assist in the design and manage the implementation of programs and initiatives that further Excel Fitness’ D&I strategy and contribute to creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace

Assists Senior HR Business Partner with various research projects and/or other special projects.

Qualifications:

At least five years of progressive HR experience required or an Associate’s Degree in a related field of study with at least three years of relevant experience required.

Certification in human resources related area is a plus (PHR or SHRM-CP).

Experience in a multi-location organization preferred.

Knowledge of local and federal laws (FLSA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, etc.).

Ability to make sound judgements and decisions.

Tech-savvy and comfortable with various types of HR Software (Applicant Tracking, HRIS, Performance Management, LMS, etc.). Workday experience preferred.

Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple priorities.

Ability to work autonomously, as well as within a dynamic team environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.

Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other employees at all levels across various departments.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, fax machines and phones. This is NOT a remote position. This is an onsite position, located in Austin, TX. We work a 4/1 hybrid schedule (4 days in office + 1 day work from home). We will consider relocation assistance, should you not be local to the area, and are willing to relocate to Austin, TX. Please do not apply to this position unless you are clear about this expectation, as this is not flexible. We appreciate your understanding.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and hear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, exempt position. Under the Regulations, Part 541, an exempt employee is one who is not entitled to the minimum wage or overtime pay protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends as needed.

Travel: Occasional travel to various worksites may be expected. Overnight trips may be necessary when traveling outside of the local area.

EEO Statement: Excel Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employees at a franchise location are employed by the Franchisee and are not employees of PFHQ (the Franchisor). PFHQ neither dictates nor controls labor or employment matters for franchisees or their employees, and does not retain any reserved authority to control the terms and conditions of employment for franchisees or their employees. Each franchisee is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.