Human Resources Business Partner, HRBP

RESPONSIBLE TO: VP, Human Resources
SUPERVISES: NA
STATUS: Full-Time Exempt

COMPANY BACKGROUND
The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. The Club’s brands include men's and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development academy, Houston Dynamo Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park.
The Club has a rich history, including MLS Cup titles (2006, 2007) and in-season tournament championships for both the Dynamo (2018) and Dash (2020) and is focused on building toward the next championships, inspiring and uniting the city of Houston through the sport of soccer and community outreach, and creating the most inclusive sporting experience and diverse fan base in the city and state.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This role provides HR expertise and support to a business organization and its human resources department. HRBPs work with teams, managers, and stakeholders to help build organizational capability, culture, and implement effective people strategies. This role will partner with the VP, Human Resources
on developing and implementing efficient HR processes and procedures, as well as supporting and training
leaders across the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning:
• Develop and implement strategies to help the business achieve its goals.
• Develops, manages, and improves Health & Safety processes and policies across the organization.
• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.

Talent Management
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Works closely with management and the VP, HR, and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Manages the performance review process and provides ongoing guidance to employees and
• managers as needed.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Collaborate with our employee resource groups to promote initiatives and planning.
• Assist with fostering a diversified and inclusive club that recruits, retains and attracts the best talent.
• Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Assists international employees with the onboarding processes and related HR matters.

Training and Development:
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• The point of contact for league mandated player safeguarding requirements.
Compliance:
• Oversees the benefits administration, retirement, leave of absence and workers’ compensation plans.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or other business-related field, and experience with Human Resources management.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience resolving complex employee matters.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• PHR or SPHR Certified – Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans and processes across an organization.
• High level of confidentiality and ability to maintain sensitive information.
• Acts with high levels of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to exercise discretion and good judgement.
• Passion for leading change & creating positive process improvements.
• A positive and strong customer service attitude and desire to assist others, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong team philosophy: proven ability to work positively, collaboratively, and professionally with a team and across an organization.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, managing several projects simultaneously.
• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard.
• Capacity to achieve results and accurately report results to supervisor and staff.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Ability to identify problems and their root causes and develop and implement effective solutions.
• High level of detail orientation, accuracy, and organization.
• Proactive and sense of urgency.
• Flexible and positive approach to work.
• Maintains Organizational Core Competencies.

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES
Accountable – Holds themselves (and when appropriate others) accountable for achieving
goals and objectives.
Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
Progressive – Open minded, accepting, creative, and innovative in approach.
Values Driven – Being ethical in decision making and operating with professional integrity.
Agile – Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex
environment. Ability to handle ambiguity.

OTHER INFORMATION
Diverse candidates of all backgrounds are welcome, and the Club seeks individuals passionate about sport, inspiring the city and devoted to the organization's growth. While duties and responsibilities vary across positions, we are seeking individuals who are accountable, collaborative, progressive, agile and ethical/values driven. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.