Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. They are seeking an HR Business Partner who will operate as a trusted advisor and coach, building effective partnerships with business leaders to enhance Fender’s talent strategy and workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Fender business, goals, and strategic initiatives, as well as how these items align with the talent strategy to accelerate results
• Work within an assigned area on organizational strategy, performance management, compensation, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management activities
• In partnership with the Interim Chief Talent Officer, strategically identify emerging talent challenges and opportunities, partnering cross-functionally to create solutions
• Drive employee engagement and strengthen workplace culture through leader partnership and proactive problem-solving
• Lead investigations and act as a neutral party in fact-finding while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, timeliness, and minimizing exposure to the business
• Advise and coach leaders and employees on best practices related to leadership development, decision making, employee relations, performance management, and human resources processes
• Manage and support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, leave of absence and accommodation processes, organizational changes, and offboarding, while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment practices
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing HCM systems to manage employee data, reporting, and core HR processes (e.g. personnel changes, job titles, terminations)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and assist in the creation of, and adherence to, policies, standards, and procedures
• Leverage HR data, trends, and employee feedback to drive informed decision-making while providing guidance on employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace concerns
• Grow a corporate culture that fosters fast learning and continuous improvement of the organization through initiatives and events
• Assist with special projects and employee events as necessary

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required, with an emphasis in HR, Business Administration, or Organizational Psychology preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of proven HR experience with a demonstrated advancement and progression of your HR knowledge and responsibilities
• Proven experience translating business objectives into talent strategy and HR initiatives, then leading through execution and change management
• In-depth knowledge of US federal, state, and local employment laws
• Experience working within a global enterprise-wide HCM program, preferably SuccessFactors
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface and influence audiences of all levels throughout the company
• Ability to continuously look for opportunities to improve and scale processes in support of company growth
• A well-developed sense of ownership, flexibility, and a high tolerance for ambiguity

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• An equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together

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