The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) will guide the overall provision of HR services, policies and programs for designated business units. This position serves as a consultant to management on HR related issues such as employee relations, performance management and talent management. The Senior HRBP acts as an employee champion and change agent while participating in initiatives that supports the overall strategic direction of Planet Home Lending. The Senior HRBP will work closely with leadership teams and cross-functional HRBPs.

• Subject matter expert and resource for the business unit team providing both strategic and hands-on expertise with HR policy and practice.
• Work in conjunction with management teams and employees to coach and facilitate problem solving and develop, implement, and administer employee relations programs that will contribute to a positive and progressive work environment. Provide counsel and ensure prompt investigation for all legal-related matters; ensure that appropriate legal counsel is brought into these matters.
• Administers various Human Resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Coordinates and monitors performance management program by ensuring performance expectations and policy guidelines are being met, and are conducted effectively and in a timely manner. Implements compensation program.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars. Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.
• Proactively seek knowledge of both industry and functional specialty researching best practices, legal developments, emerging trends, technological advancements and benchmark comparisons in order to create HR practices that are best in class.

• Proven HR Generalist or HRBP skills including employee relations, employment law, compensation, performance management, recruitment, and training and development.
• Ability to deliver HR programs to effectively address business issues.
• Proven coaching and conflict resolution skills. Strong influence skills.
• Competence with HRIS and ATS systems, Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient at handling difficult human relations issues with professionalism, respect and confidentiality.
• Possess sound judgment and reasoning abilities.
• Exhibits strong drive for results and success.
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills.
• Maintains courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree  in Human Resources Management, or related field  or combination of education and equivalent work experience required
• Ten plus (10+) years of progressive and strategic human resources management as an HR Generalist or HRBP
• HR certification (PHR/SPHR) preferred
• Five (5 ) years of experience in the Mortgage Industry highly preferred