HR Business Partner

PONTOON AND THIS TEAM:
At Pontoon we celebrate and embody four core principles; Play Collective, Be a Warrior, Be a Game Changer
and Be a Growth Hacker.
•Play Collective: We have the most powerful talents at Pontoon. Working together as one team gives us the power to lead our industry. Playing collective means trusting each other, supporting each other and sharing information. It’s an an attitude. It’s a strong value.
•Be a Warrior: Adaptation and reaction to change is a key differentiator of our evolving market. The mission of a Pontoon warrior is to ensure the fusion of lean process and technology. Being a Warrior gives you the opportunity to take risks because you have the strongest weapons to fight and win the battle. Think outside the box!
•Be a Game Changer: Each of us has a role to play in our success. Acting as a game changer is an attitude that motivates us every day and guides our behavior. Being a Game changer is also being held accountable for what we deliver and what we do. To be a Game Changer, we will invest in you and our future together by empowering our team with the skills and knowledge to be entrepreneurs. The investment is always a two-way street. No investment can have a strong return if each individual does not take their own responsibility and accountability.
•Be a Growth Hacker: Each individual at Pontoon is a growth hacker because we all have client obsession. This curiosity will allow us to better know our customers and design with and for them the best solution. Hacking the Growth means to have common selling points supported by your credentials and Net Promoter Score strategy at the client level.

As part of the Human Resources organization, the HR Business Partner, plays a critical role in Pontoon’s team.  The role must work collectively with the business and use his/her HR expertise to ensure the implementation of  effective  business  strategies.   The  HR  Business  Partner  provides  HR  guidance to  business  leaders,  with  
emphasis on driving the talent strategy within their designated business unit(s).  
The  HR  Business  Partner  assesses  and  anticipates  HR-related  needs  and communicates  proactively  with  the   wider HR team and business in order to develop integrated solutions. The position collaborates across the HR function  to  deliver  a  seamless  and  value-added  service  to  the  business  that  reflects  the  objectives  of  the  organization. The  most  successful  HR  Business  Partners  will  be  highly  motivated,  committed  to  excellence,  have  a  natural  ability to build trusting relationships and have a curious mind. 

Demonstrates  an  understanding  of  the  business  needs  and  provides  HR  technical  and  interpersonal  expertise for various company strategic initiatives supporting the company’s overall mission, vision, values and business needs. 
Using  conflict  resolutions  strategies,  listens  to  issues,  brainstorms  solutions,  acts  decisively  to  propose  solutions, and follows up to ensure successful outcomes. 
Maintains confidentiality and serves as a role model that encourages others regarding Company’s values. 
Identifies  training  and  development  needs  for  business  units  and  proactively  identifies  and  supports  individual coaching needs.

Researches new HR-related legislation and employee relations trends. Analyzes the impact of trends and legislative changes on current policies and programs to recommend and initiate changes. 
Conducts  ongoing  needs  analysis  to  recommend  initiatives  and  programs  which  align  to  the  strategic  objectives of HR from a people perspective. 
Liaises and supports Pontoon’s People Operations, Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition teams 
to ensure seamless delivery of HR services within the area of scope. 
Works with talent acquisition team to ensure wherever possible internal parity is maintained. 
If required, travels to field and corporate sites to present new programs and address business needs. 
Acts as a change champion within designated client groups. 
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. 
Provides analysis on engagement surveys including GPTW and Peakon and partners with the business to develop actions and strategies which focus on continually improving engagement, attraction and retention. 
Utilizes metrics and data to assess trends and develop solutions, programs and policies. 
Provides  input  and  direction  to  the  business  on  internal  communications  to  ensure  key  messages  are  cascaded consistently through all levels in the organization. 
Actively supports the business and colleagues in case of emergency e.g. natural disasters etc. 
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. 

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management or a related discipline with a minimum of five (5) years of related human resources experience, with a minimum of two (2) years as an HR Business Partner with broad knowledge and experience in all aspects of talent development; or equivalent combination of post high
school education and experience. Prefer certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or equivalent. Additional knowledge in Learning & Development, Benefits and/or Compensation is preferred.

Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, including teamwork.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines and able to handle multiple problems
simultaneously.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and commitment to ensure information is kept confidential.
• Ability to present complex ideas simply.
• Training development, deployment and facilitation skills.
• Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

• Broad knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply human resources concepts and best
practices.
• Curiosity.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply human resources-related federal, state and local
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to utilize human resources systems and tools, such as PeopleSoft and
Avature.
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
• Ability to function effectively with or as part of a team and with ambiguity.
• Ability to identify complex problems, analyze information and develop and/or recommend solutions.
• Ability to develop, improve and/or streamline processes to meet established goals and objectives.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, best practices, goals and objectives.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident and insightful. 

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge and expertise to grow together. 

Make an impact where it matters most.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organisation with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Posting date: 22-05-2022