Salary Range:

$76,400.00 - $122,100.00

(Depending on knowledge, skills, abilities and location.  Certain level jobs may be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity awards.)

Posting Date:

December 12, 2024

This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of three days from the date it was posted.

Benefits* worth writing home about:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Life, disability and family Leave
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness program, employee assistance program, “Commute Trip Reduction” (CTR) and various employee discounts 
• Generous vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 16 hours of paid leave every year for community service work
• Free employee checking account and employee home loan discounts

*For eligible employees averaging 20 or more hours per week.

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Job Description Summary:

Our Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides strategic HR leadership and expert HR consultative support to leaders within assigned client groups. The HRBP has broad responsibilities to assist managers and leaders in developing high performing teams and assisting with various human resources operational functions.

Job Details:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

HRBP Functions

• Help continuously build and develop HR initiatives at HomeStreet Bank. Work closely with business unit leaders to link overall HR strategies into client group business plans. 
• Consult and guide leaders within the organization on important HR topics including talent management activities, succession planning and career pathing activities, staffing needs assessments, compensation, performance management, employee relations, policy compliance, training, etc.
• Develop and present training sessions for managers to help build management capability, including topics such as HR policies and procedures, coaching and counseling techniques, performance management, etc.
• Work closely with managers and individual contributors to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase retention.
• Investigate employee relations matters and provide counseling, mediation, and efficient handling of employee grievances. Identify and help manage employment related risks by responding to and resolving complaints and by participating in investigations, sometimes in partnership with HR Manager, HR Director, Legal, Compliance, and/or Corporate Security.
• Consult with managers within designated client groups and provide guidance by reviewing all written corrective action documents prior to delivery to employee. 
• Coordinate review of involuntary terminations as appropriate with HR Manager, HR Director, Legal and/or Management to properly mitigate risk to HomeStreet Bank. 
• Coordinate and support position eliminations and/or layoffs as necessary.
• Help respond to various agencies (EEOC, NLRB, OFCCP, etc.) complaints, charges or audits arising within assigned client groups.
• Administer, respond to and represent the company for unemployment claims and appeals within assigned client groups.
• Assist with merger or acquisition and integration activities as assigned.

Recruiting Functions

• Conduct new hire, exit, and stay interviews as needed, review and analyze turnover data and recommend actions to HR Manager to impact retention.
• Partner with hiring manager to determine staffing needs and review talent and succession plans.
• Screen resumes, interview candidates (by phone or in person), administer appropriate assessments, reference/background checks, make recommendations for hire (or declining candidates) and deliver employment offers for both exempt and non-exempt position openings.
• Develop advertising solutions (internal and external) to ensure higher visibility with potential candidates.
• Market and sell HomeStreet’s attributes to external candidates from a strategic level.
• Manage internal transfer process including screening, coordination of interview with hiring manager, transfer offer letter, etc.
• Support and reinforce a positive onboarding experience by communicating as a subject matter expert on important employment information during delivery of employment offers (i.e. benefits, compensation, confidentiality agreements, etc.) and provide candidates with a realistic job preview.
• Work with hiring managers to ensure compliance with federal/state/local laws and regulations including Affirmative Action Plan compliance. Provide feedback and coaching as needed.
• Manage current candidate activity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Manage application/resume file and retention according to company policy.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, or related field. Graduate degree and/or PHR certification preferred.
• 2 years of experience within Human Resources with experience in employee relations, training/development, and recruiting preferred. Or 5+ years of experience in management roles supervising high performing teams.
• Familiarity with state-specific regulations in California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington preferred.
• Demonstrated strengths in communication, coaching and providing feedback, conflict resolution, interviewing and selection, consistent application of policies and standards, and employee engagement.
• Demonstrated expertise supporting and effectuating change leadership, strategy alignment, culture, building a diverse workforce, and high-performance team development.
• Progressive HR experience in areas including HR policy and procedures, in a competitive fast-paced, preferably banking or related, industry preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Webex and experience with HRIS (preferably with Workday) and other applications used in the Human Resources department.
• Effectively deal with ambiguity, recognizing trends and identifying approaches to solving problems within the client groups this position supports.
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Be able to handle stressful situations with grace and diplomacy and to stay neutral in difficult employee relations issues.
• Comprehend, analyze and interpret business-related documents to offer strong business solutions to clients. 
• Effectively respond to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, supervisor and/or management. 
• Influence and motivate employees and client groups to take desired action.

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Work onsite in the Seattle or Federal Way, Washington home office(s). Though unusual, should have the ability to occasionally travel to other locations predominantly on the West coast and/or Hawaii.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance along with an ability to work from alternate locations infrequently. Must adhere to Company’s minimum driving standards when operating personal automobile for company business.
• Operation of a personal computer and ability to view information on a monitor.
• Must be able to sit for many hours each day.
• Must be able to communicate via telephone and possess dexterity to include filing documents, typing, reaching, and bending.
• May be required to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to speak English and express ideas and have difficult conversations in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to listen and comprehend speech.
• Ability to problem solve, make decisions, interpret data and information, read, write, and organize information in an orderly manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal business office environment with the potential for hybrid options as agreed upon with hiring manager.
• Ability to sit in artificial light for extended periods of time.

This Position Description may not be limited to the Functions and Qualifications as outlined, now or in the future. For example, changes in corporate needs, position demands, or individual performance may result in changes to the Functions or Qualifications of this position.

Area:

Administrative and Business Operations (Corporate)