HR Business Partner

OverviewAARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin .Human Resources is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining AARP enterprise-wide human resource strategies, initiatives, policies, procedures and related systems. This includes employee compensation and benefits, organization design and integration, talent acquisition, talent development and employee relations.The Human Resources Business Partner offers professional HR support to designated internal client groups, providing consultative guidance and coaching to managers and employees on various HR-related matters. This role involves collaborating with HR team members to develop and implement human capital initiatives and programs that have a broad organizational impact.Responsibilities• Assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Challenges and influences managers on implications of business decisions, trends, issues, and operating environment that impact the business area and/or the organization.• Resolves routine HR related inquiries, engaging with other HR team members as needed to provide a positive customer experience.• Provides expertise and coaching in areas such as career planning, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, recognition, and strategic development.• Supports the organization's annual performance management process and manages routine performance issues, including performance improvement plans and verbal and written warnings.• Partners with other HR team members to form cross-functional teams addressing organizational initiatives, projects, and best practices. Collaborates with these teams to ensure high-quality implementation of HR programs such as performance management and compensation planning, leveraging resources as appropriate.• Reviews and analyzes data to identify trends and recommends solutions to improve the overall effectiveness of the organization, satisfaction and engagement of employees, and proper and effective leadership and management.Qualifications• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience.• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple client groups within a complex organization, with proven client management and business literacy skills.• Expertise in employee relations, management and leadership advising, organizational design and development, and change management.• Strong strategic thinking skills, capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.• Proficiency in diagnosing and addressing employee relations and organizational development issues.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be an articulate and persuasive communicator.• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.• Bachelor's degree required.AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.Additional Requirements• Regular and reliable job attendance• Effective verbal and written communication skills• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noiseHybrid Work EnvironmentAARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.Compensation and BenefitsAARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.Equal Employment OpportunityAARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.