HR Business Partner at First Financial Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Profile Summary
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with associates and management in designated business units. The position serves as a consultant to management on human resources related issues. The successful HRBP acts as an associate champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and associates that reflects the business objectives of the organization.



Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Work closely with line of business leadership/management and associates to, create a highly desired work, productive workplace, build engagement, and retention. Support leaders to drive business strategy.


• Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies. Update/revise policies as needed.


• Manage and resolve complex associate relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.


• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of associates, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required.


• Provide day-to-day performance management expertise, guidance to management and associates (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).


• Provide HR policy expertise, guidance and interpretation.


• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.


• Understand, communicate and apply reward strategy. Understand, communicate, and support incentive plans to ensure compliance, risk administration.


• Partner and collaborate with assigned managers on a regular basis and proactively identify current and future hiring needs.


• Maintain a connection with associates through scheduled emails, calls, in person meetings, and focus groups. Conduct stay interviews. Partner with managers to celebrate successes and address any issues that are uncovered.


• Co-facilitate training courses.


• Conduct and manage exit interviews and develop appropriate insights and reports.


• Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives across the organization.


• Lead consultant for team design, identifying skill sets needed and partnering with the TA team to ensure the proper candidates are presented with such skill set.


• Identify top talent, engaging them in our development programs and helping managers promote these individuals


• Identify gaps in HRBP processes and assist in developing new processes.


• Utilizes data to help determine trends such as turnover data or exit interviews.


• Assist in Human Resources special projects.


• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• Self-directed and motivated HR professional with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and/or related field and a minimum of 4 years of experience of broad experience including associate relations, organizational development, change management, workforce planning, etc. or an equivalent combination of experience. Demonstrated expertise in associate relations.


• Ability to engage, inspire and influence people.


• Ability to develop clear, actionable steps from overall strategy.


• Analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify and understand issues, analyze and draw conclusions, and determine appropriate course of action.


• Proven decision making ability and influencing skills dealing with conflict resolution.


• Proven track record in conducting internal investigations and the ability to handle sensitive data.


• Exceptional time management skills in managing multiple priorities.


• Results oriented communication skills with strong ability to develop effective business relationships with team members and clients.


• Knowledge of state and employment laws such as EEOC guidelines, FLSA, FMLA, ADAAA etc.


• Prior experience working in an environment of organizational change (i.e. merger/acquisition, start-up, reorganization).


• Proficiency in HRIS.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Professional certification (PHR or SHRM)


• Workday HRIS experience.

Level of Complexity and Scope

• Solves a broad range of moderately complex problems.

Degree of Independence and Decision-Making

• May need to collaborate with senior HRBP or other HR specialists/team members to solve more complex problems.

Required Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see, hear, walk, talk, sit, stand, drive and use a computer


• Must be able to travel to FFB locations when

Compliance Statement



The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.



Development and Training



It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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