Associate HR Business Partner
Summary:  The Associate HR Business Partner (HRBP) position supports the alignment of organizational objectives with talent groups and management in designated functional area. The position formulates partnerships across the HR capabilities to deliver value-added service to management and talent groups that reflects the objectives, mission, and core values of the organization. The Associate HRBP maintains an effective level of knowledge about the operations of the organization to connect the HR solution to deliver a best-in-class talent management program.
Description:  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include but Not Limited To)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Builds, develop, and maintain strong collaborative, consultative working relationships across the Associate HRBP’s designated functional area.
  • Expand the HRBP presence and impact, be visible to employees and managers across the business; answer general employee and manager questions on a day-to-day basis.
  • Administration of internal personnel changes for designated talent groups (volunteers, staff, interns, and contractors, and global seconded team members).
  • Lead contributor in staff recognition and engagement programs including service awards, community gathering presentations, and community-strengthening initiatives.
  • Leave administration responsibilities in documentation and HMS.
  • Contributor to the HR leadership team in leading team meeting, writing HR communications, and special projects.
  • Co-lead monthly HR/manager meetings.
  • Serve as ambassador for all DEI initiatives.
  • First level workforce demand planning and administration.
  • Participate in ongoing and/or ad hoc people projects as determined by the needs of the organization.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements)

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Requires a team player that is self-motivated and detail oriented. Requires problem solving orientation, good communication and negotiation skills. must possess capacity building and training skill.
  • Requires experience in working in a cross-cultural environment.
  • Able to appropriately prioritize and carry-out assigned responsibilities and tasks with excellence
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills, while performing multiple tasks under pressure.
  • Must enjoy working with people, good problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Follow the model of Jesus by Loving God; Loving and Serving Others' Being a Person of Integrity and a Person of Excellence in all you say and do. 
  • Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
  • Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability

Education and Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the education and / or experience required.

  • High School Diploma, or its equivalent, required; Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Human Resources preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an administrative field required; prior experience in a Human Resource function is preferred.
  • International program experience preferred.
  • Consultative approach and ability to work autonomously.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • SHRM Certified Professional or HRCI credential, preferred.
  • Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year.