Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 270 Madison Avenue

Reporting To: Corinne Case

Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000 / year

Description

Overview

The New York Public Library's Human Resources Department consists of a dynamic team of talented HR professionals who are collectively responsible for supporting the Library’s strategic priorities through quality human resources programs and initiatives that enhance the Library’s ability to attract, develop, manage, and retain a diverse, inclusive, and an exceptional workforce. The Library’s staff consists of a mix of non-union and union staff, all of which are dedicated to ensuring the successful delivery of a robust suite of services to the public.

As the main HR interface with key internal stakeholders, HR Business Partners are responsible for delivering value-added consultative services to managers and their teams in the primary areas of:

• Performance management guidance (coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions and employee development)

• Policy and the union contract navigation

• Workforce planning

• Conflict management and resolution

• Organizational culture and employee experience

Some expectations for this role are that within:

Within 1 month , you will:

• Gain an understanding of NYPL’s structure and policies

• Meet with and get to know the other areas of HR, how they intersect with your work, and how to partner with them productively

• Meet key managers in the areas you support, and visit all of the locations.

• Achieve a thorough understanding of the Employee Handbook, union contracts and other NYPL policies

Within 3 months , you will:

• Learn “the business” of the departments that you support

• Learn the strategies and goals of the departments and how to better support managers in achieving their goals and managing their challenges

• Begin the process of becoming a trusted and resourceful HR Business Partner for managers and their teams

• Understand key policies and processes of the HRBP team that support compliance efforts, performance management, and progressive discipline

• In collaboration with your manager and HRBP colleagues, advise your clients on employee relations issues

Within 6 months and beyond , you will:

• Independently advise internal clients on a variety of employee relations issues, including performance management, compensation, and departmental structures

• Proactively support your internal clients in achieving their team goals

• Contribute to short and long-term HRBP team projects

Key Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day guidance and support to managers and their team on a variety of HR matters including, but not limited to performance management, progressive discipline, professional development, complaint investigations, departmental restructurings, ADA compliance and accommodation requests

• Advises on the interpretation and administration of union contracts, policies and employment/labor laws

• Consults with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to determine appropriate staffing for business units, create business justifications, develop job descriptions and design recruitment strategies to on-board and retain an engaged workforce

• Identifies training opportunities for various business units and partners with the Learning & Development team on the creation of the training programs

• In partnership with the compensation team, analyzes new and existing roles to make sure salary recommendations are within pay equity laws as well as NYPL’s existing compensation structure

• Synthesizes insights and observations from across the organization to identify improvement areas in HR processes and propose solutions for addressing them

• You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at the Library’s discretion

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s level degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3-5 years of professional Human Resources experience, preferably in a unionized environment

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of a variety of human resources areas and experience managing processes and projects

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trusting relationships and interact with staff at all levels

• Experience navigating the role of being an advisor to management and also an advocate for employees

• Ability to negotiate complex and confidential situations with confidence and finesse

• Effective consultation skills and the ability to influence others

• Working knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws and a commitment to staying abreast of additional and changing legislation

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Core Values

All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues

• Be Resourceful in solving problems

• Be Curious in all aspects of your work

• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Physical Duties

• Limited physical effort is required

• Travel between locations

• Office setting

• Public library setting, will visit internal Clients

Physical Required?

No

Union/Non Union

Non-Union

FLSA Status

Exempt

Schedule

• HRBPs are scheduled Monday through Friday, with work as needed on evenings and weekends

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.