HR Business Partner

A Day in the Life:

Hertz is looking for a dynamic and agile HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team in Los Angeles!  The HR Business Partner is responsible for driving and supporting human capital strategy and high-value HR processes aligned to overall business strategy.  

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The salary range for this position is starting at $80,000.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide timely, effective and direct coaching to client group managers, assisting in the development of strong, contemporary leadership skills.
• Provide strategic coaching to business leaders and key talent related to succession planning, career path development, and performance management.
• Ensure consistent discipline practices and legal compliance.
• Guide, train and direct leaders on the execution of HR policies and processes to ensure appropriate legal and corporate compliance.
• Employee Relations: Provide HR consulting expertise to all levels of management and employees. Consults with employees and managers to address root causes of issues and resolve through a systematic and analytical approach, including investigations.
• Identify and recommend training & development for the business unit(s) and assist in developing programs that enhance the skillset of employees.
• Help to continue to drive a safety focused culture within Hertz.
• Identify any compensation issues and recommend solutions.
• Identify problems central to business strategy and forecast potential obstacles to success.
• Act as an organizational & simplification champion coach who builds organizational capabilities, reduces complexity and partners with clients to maximize team performance.
• Strategically partner with client managers to design and implement the most effective global organizational structures and manage transitions.
• Lead leadership assessment in the organization, identifying key employee strengths and development needs in order to recognize, select, retain and develop key talent.
• Lead succession planning and talent development strategies for the organization, identifying critical roles and preparing potential talent and pipelines mentoring, training, etc.
• Partner with HR team to ensure high quality implementation of critical HR operating rhythms such as Hertz Organization & Talent Reviews, compensation planning and performance management, leveraging assistance as appropriate.
• Develop and oversee strategies to attract, develop, engage and retain strong and diverse talent and help to drive improvement based on feedback from the annual employee voice survey.
• Work with leaders and employees to create a positive and contemporary work environment.
• Provide HR team with appropriate coaching, mentoring and development opportunities including exposure to HR Business Partner skills and experiences.
• Ensure continual performance improvement within the corporate functions, driving processes to facilitate improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent HR Experience
• PHR/SPHR Certification Preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience in an HR Generalist role
• Cross functional HR knowledge
• Business Acumen and knowledge
• Working Knowledge of Employment Laws
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Strong People Management
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Financial Management skills
• Detail Oriented
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen resulting in the ability to connect dots and drive HR agenda with proactive thought leadership
• Demonstrated experience in making sound strategic HR decisions & assessing executive leadership talent
• Strong presence, seen as influential & respected by leadership
• Ability to work in changing environments, see through complexity and strategically promote an inclusive / diverse workforce
• Confidence to voice opinions & ideas and willingness to deliver tough feedback / coaching to leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess situations make judgments based on practice or previous experience
• Excellent collaboration, project management, organizational and change agent skills
• Ability to energize and lead in complex, matrix, goal-driven organizations

What You’ll Get:

• Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz rental
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs – Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
• Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.