AVP, HR Business Partner

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities:

• Act as trusted advisor and partner to the senior leadership teams and work together to meet business objectives, proactively identify and prioritize critical business opportunities and develop business solutions.
• Plan, design and own the execution of innovative HR solutions in core people processes including organizational design and effectiveness, talent planning, succession planning, recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, employee relations, total rewards/compensation, performance management, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and leadership development in collaboration with appropriate Centers of Excellence colleagues and HR partners.
• Champion organizational culture, diversity, equity and inclusion with a focus on the client and employee experience.
• Apply continuous improvement approach to influence and ensure our future success by coaching senior leaders, leading/facilitating teams, deploying resources, collaborating with partners and leading/driving change.

• Works closely with HR COE's, management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy and procedural guidance and interpretation.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required. Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Examines trends and metrics in partnership with the HR COE's and Management to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and impartial investigations.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Participates; diversity hiring activities, college/campus hiring, job fairs and community outreach programs to support the organization and build the VyStar brand in the community.
• Participates in ad hoc HR and business projects and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree is required, advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of human resources leadership experience. Experience working in Financial Services industry preferred.
• Broad business acumen - experience anticipating and understanding business needs and objectives and driving valuable and aligned strategies and solutions.

• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines. Including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, talent acquisition and federal and state employment law.

• History of successfully influencing others and leading organizational change initiatives
• Ability to analyze and quickly use data for storytelling and inspiring change to drive positive business outcomes. Experience developing and using HR dashboards preferred.
• Ability to toggle between strategic and tactical with a willingness to "roll up their sleeves"
• Continuous self -development and professional networking to stay on top of emerging and progressive ideas and practices
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite to include; Office, Word, Excel, Power Point. Technology proficient in integrated cloud-based HR systems preferred.
• Experience in facilitating HR processes to included; organization design, succession planning, performance management, total compensation reviews, and workplace investigations, organizational communications

• Ability to build a consultative relationship with senior level managers and a collaborative working relationship within the HR team
• Strong accountability problem solving and innovative thinking

Other Success Attributes:

• Combines financial acuity and business knowledge with HR expertise to influence optimal outcomes
• Executive-level verbal and written communication skills that engenders trust and credibility. Approachable and open to others' ideas
• Flexible, adaptable, easily navigates changing conditions, willing to try new things, recovers quickly from setbacks and builds an environment in which others can adapt and thrive
• Advises others based on a view of end-to-end HR solutions and brokers HR services to deliver intended results
• A culture advocate who embodies our core values while demonstrating a passion growing organizational capability and achieving business results

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources