HR Business Partner (Part-Time)

As the HR Business Partner (Part-Time) at Fuel50, your primary responsibilities will include advising and coaching leadership on creating an engaging work environment, managing recruitment and retention strategies, and fostering employee engagement. You will also be integral in building trusted relationships with executives while ensuring that our people strategy aligns with our overall goals. Collaborating across diverse teams to support our global footprint will be an essential function of your role.

To be considered for the HR Business Partner (Part-Time) role at Fuel50, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a business partner or generalist role. Additionally, a strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices is crucial. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to influence and build trust with leaders at all levels within the organization.

An HR Business Partner (Part-Time) at Fuel50 can expect a fast-paced and dynamic work environment that values collaboration and innovation. Our culture emphasizes continuous feedback and recognition, allowing you to thrive alongside your colleagues. With a focus on engagement and employee growth, you’ll find that every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make an impact.

Fuel50 is committed to supporting work-life balance for its HR Business Partner (Part-Time) by offering flexible working hours of around 20-25 hours a week. As a global company, you will have the option to arrange your schedule to accommodate personal commitments, including morning and evening calls as needed. We proudly promote flexibility to help you manage both work and life effectively.

As an HR Business Partner (Part-Time) at Fuel50, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including a day off on your birthday and company-wide celebration days, quarterly 'Refuel Days' for relaxation, participation in an Employee Stock Options Plan, and comprehensive health insurance. We also encourage career development through our Fuel50 software and University programs, making it a perfect space for personal growth.

When discussing your experience, focus on relevant roles where you've acted as a strategic partner. Highlight projects that demonstrate your ability to align HR strategies with business goals, your understanding of talent management, and any successes in improving employee engagement. Mention specific examples that showcase your accomplishments and how they've contributed to the overall success of past organizations.

In your response, emphasize your approach to preparation and empathy. Mention that you start by gathering all necessary information before the conversation. Share that you aim to understand the leader's perspective and remain professional, transparent, and solution-oriented, ensuring the conversation remains constructive and focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone involved.

Highlight that building trust requires consistent communication, active listening, and follow-through on commitments. Explain that you focus on fostering a culture of transparency and openness while ensuring confidentiality when needed. Emphasize celebrating successes and providing constructive feedback regularly to cultivate strong relationships established on trust and respect.

Choose a specific HR initiative, such as implementing a new recruitment strategy or an employee engagement program, and outline the process you followed to execute it. Discuss the metrics used to measure its success, such as reduced turnover rates or increased employee satisfaction, and explain how this initiative contributed to the company’s overall objectives.

Explain your approach to prioritization, which may include creating a list of tasks, assessing urgency versus importance, and aligning them with the organization’s goals. Describe how you utilize tools or methods like time-blocking or project management software to stay organized, and emphasize your focus on maintaining flexibility to respond to changing circumstances.

Discuss your familiarity with local and global employment laws, emphasizing your experience in ensuring compliance. Share specific examples of how you've navigated complex legal issues or implemented policies that aligned with legal requirements, demonstrating your proactive approach to mitigating risks while supporting the organization’s objectives.

Choose a situation where you successfully mediated a workplace conflict, outlining the steps you took to resolve it. Highlight your skills in active listening, empathy, and neutrality. Emphasize how you worked with the involved parties to facilitate a discussion that led to a mutual solution, ultimately improving team dynamics and collaboration.

Discuss your process for assessing current engagement levels through surveys or feedback sessions and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement. Highlight your creativity in designing initiatives that resonate with employees, such as recognition programs or team-building activities, and share how you measure success through regular follow-ups and adjustments based on feedback.

Explain that an HR Business Partner should be an integral part of strategic planning, offering insights on workforce capabilities, talent management needs, and organizational culture. Emphasize the importance of aligning HR objectives with business strategy and how you can leverage your experience and expertise to provide valuable guidance to leadership.

Your response should convey genuine enthusiasm for Fuel50’s culture and values. Discuss how the company's commitment to its people, innovative HR practices, and focus on creating an inspiring workplace resonates with your professional aspirations. Share how you envision contributing to the organization’s mission and supporting its growth as an HR Business Partner.