Human Resources Business Advisor

HR Business Advisor

At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we dothe catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the HR Business Advisor is responsible for providing day-to-day HR support for internal clients within designated business units while also supporting Talent and Culture initiatives across the firm. HR Business Advisors collaborate with colleagues on the Talent and Culture Team and consult with firm leaders to maximize all aspects of people performance to deliver business objectives.

Location

We are prioritizing candidates within 60 miles of a Wipfli office to support collaboration and engagement with internal associates. However, we welcome applications from qualified candidates outside this range, including remote options. Occasional overnight travel is required, which may include both land and air travel.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities :

• Internal Consultant : Provides HR consultation and leadership for multiple business units. Ensures delivery and alignment of Talent and Culture products and services to support achievement of firm strategies.
• Acts as a collaborator, advisor and coach to partners and associates, advising on matters related to talent management, associate relations, culture, organizational development, leadership and workforce planning.
• Provides associate relations coaching and counsel to ensure consistency of policy and practice to preserve the health of the firm / associate relationship.
• Responds to associate inquiries on HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Talent and Performance Management : Provides advice and counsel to performance coaches and associates regarding performance related concerns, and talent development.
• Participates in objective investigations related to workplace matters under the guidance of senior members of the field HR team.
• Facilitates performance evaluation process.
• Business Knowledge : Develops a proven understanding and appreciation of the firm's organizational structure, culture and business objectives to develop and implement HR programs and processes that are aligned with the firm's values and objectives.
• Provides HR perspective and solutions to business challenges (i.e. organizational changes, acquisitions & divestitures, etc.). Communicates a point of view that illustrates the Talent and Culture implications of business decisions. Identifies problems that affect business strategy and predicts potential obstacles to success.
• Organizational Development : Collaborates with other members of the Talent and Culture team to develop and implement, Talent and Culture strategies, policies and practices in the areas of organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, associate relations, compensation, talent and performance management, change management, associate engagement and professional development. Ensures consistent application of these practices in their designated business units.
• Special Projects : Participates on special and cross-functional projects as needed. These projects could be business unit specific or firm-wide in nature.
• Leads and supports critical components of Wipfli's M&A activitiesspecifically acquisitionsby overseeing T&C-related projects to ensure smooth integration and successful outcomes.
• Other : Performs or coordinates the tactical duties necessary to assist or administer various aspects of the firm's compensation and benefit, talent acquisition, organization development, and associate relations programs.
• Exhibits the ability to follow standardized process templates, collaborates with more senior HR Business Advisors when unique circumstances arise.
• Develops and maintains a high level of process and compliance knowledge and expertise.
• Identifies and assesses business risk within the scope of their responsibilities and escalates when necessary.

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Tiffany Farnsworth, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process.