HR Business Partner in Albany, New York

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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work remotely (100% from home) to support managers & employees on the east coast.

The successful candidate will work EST hours.

Serve as the HR consultant to client groups and employees. Provide HR support to clients and employees on day-to-day issues and inquiries. Partner with colleagues to deliver HR programs including

employee/labor relations, coaching, HR training and performance management to managers and employees to ensure they are equipped to meet the organization’s business goals and mission. Provide

support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

The American Red Cross is seeking an HR expert who can support our Blood Services employees and managers.

This Human Resources Business Partner will be supporting approximately 700 to 800 employees, representing multiple labor unions. Therefore, demonstrated HR experience supporting multiple unions in various locations is an integral part of being successful in this role. Hands on labor relations experience is an absolute MUST for this position. This HR Business Partner’s area of responsibility will be all unionized employees, so if you have these skills, we want to talk with you!

Note: In order to receive full consideration, please upload a formatted copy of your updated resume AND highlight your labor relations, union and employee relations experience.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:

• Provide consulting support for HR Service initiatives to our Blood Services business unit. Key areas will include employee relations & labor relations, investigations, grievance procedures, coaching, and performance management.

• Consult with client groups on matters of moderate complexity for the application/interpretation of laws and regulations, HR policies, performance issues, transfer, terminations and promotions.

• Provide HR support to clients on day-to-day issues and inquiries, and answer routine/non-routine requests for information and established policy interpretation.

• Coach managers on employee problem resolution and performance management.

• Identify employee issues and trends and develop recommendations.

• Ensure compliance with established internal HR policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct periodic audits, as needed/required. May support special projects.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.

The salary range for this position is: $78,000-$85,000.

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED :

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. PHR/SPHR preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 5-years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

• Management Experience: N/A

• Experience with unions, labor relations, employee relations; including investigations preferred.

• Experience working in HR case management systems like Workday & Service Now preferred.

• Skills & Abilities: Ability to work collaboratively on a team.

• Travel: May travel infrequently and participate in meetings, conferences, and special projects throughout the Red Cross system.

* Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

• 401K with 5% match

• Paid Family Leave

• Employee Assistance

• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

• Service Awards and recognition

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Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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