HR Business Partner (S. Central Region)

An HR Business Partner at Herc Rentals plays an essential role in supporting the Regional HR Director and the Senior HR Business Partner. This includes managing talent initiatives, facilitating employee relations, coaching management teams, and driving compliance with HR policies. You’ll actively provide consulting expertise to solve workforce issues, ensure effective performance management, and support strategic HR planning.

To qualify for the HR Business Partner role at Herc Rentals, you will need a Bachelor’s Degree and preferably an HR certification. Additionally, having 5-10 years of experience in an HR Generalist or comparable role is essential. Candidates should also demonstrate strong leadership skills, knowledge of employment laws, and a proven ability to work independently.

Key skills for an HR Business Partner at Herc Rentals include strong leadership and people management capabilities, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively. Candidates should also be self-starters who can manage both short and long-term projects while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

In the HR Business Partner role at Herc Rentals, you will be instrumental in fostering a positive company culture. This involves actively engaging in the safety culture, supporting change management initiatives, and resolving employee concerns. Your contributions to leadership coaching and employee development will also help create an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.

Herc Rentals supports its HR Business Partners through ongoing training and development opportunities, access to resources that assist in executing HR strategies, and collaboration with various Centers of Excellence. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing work-life harmony and professional growth.

When discussing your experience in employee relations, focus on specific examples where you effectively addressed employee concerns or resolved conflicts. Highlight your approach to listening and assessing issues before implementing solutions, showcasing your analytical and problem-solving skills.

Explain your methods for staying updated on employment laws, such as attending workshops or seminars, and how you integrate that knowledge into HR practices. Mention specific examples of how you've ensured compliance in past roles, ensuring a legal and ethical work environment.

Share a detailed example of a talent acquisition strategy you developed or executed, emphasizing the steps you took, challenges encountered, and the metrics you used to measure success. Highlight the results and positive impact on the organization.

Discuss your coaching styles and methods, such as using role-playing scenarios or providing structured feedback. Emphasize your ability to adapt your approach to meet the unique needs of different managers while encouraging development and growth.

Talk about the importance of confidentiality in HR and the specific practices you follow to protect sensitive information, such as restricting access to HR data and ensuring that conversations are held in secure settings.

Describe your approach to assessing employee morale, such as utilizing surveys, feedback mechanisms, and regular check-ins. Discuss how you analyze the data gathered to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Outline your strategies for supporting leadership development, such as developing training programs, providing mentorship, or facilitating workshops. Provide examples of how your initiatives have benefited leaders and the organization overall.

When discussing performance management, emphasize your process for addressing issues, such as conducting thorough evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and collaborating with employees to create performance improvement plans.

Articulate your understanding of how HR contributes to business strategy by aligning HR practices with organizational goals. Discuss the importance of leveraging human capital to drive performance, foster innovation, and achieve competitive advantage.

Share your strategies for professional development, such as reading industry publications, attending HR conferences, or participating in professional organizations. Show your commitment to continuous learning and staying relevant in the ever-evolving field of HR.