Sr. HR Business Partner - Little Rock, AR

Southern Bancorp is more than a bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certificate on designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals.

Job Summary:

The Sr. HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals to drive business success. This role involves providing HR guidance, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws. The Sr. HRBP will collaborate with leadership teams to implement HR initiatives that enhance workforce performance, talent management, and organizational culture.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an HR advisor to business leaders, understanding their objectives and aligning HR initiatives accordingly.
• Work with senior leaders to proactively address performance and employee concerns.
• Advise senior leaders on HR impacts to actions.
• Facilitate the human and business sides of change management for employees
• Proactively identify significant change and work with senior leaders to develop and implement action plans for smooth transitions
• Serve as primary carrier of information to and from business unit
• Partner with management to support talent management strategies, including workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management.
• Support employee relations by providing guidance on conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and HR policies.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to improve employee engagement, retention, and overall performance.
• Assist Culture, Belonging and Inclusion initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Partner with talent acquisition team to identify internal talent for key roles
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development teams to identify skills gaps and training needs for business units
• Act as a mediator and consultant on employee grievances and workplace issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; HR certification preferred
• 7-9 + years of HR experience, with at least three years in an HRBP role
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and industry trends
• Ability to appropriately prioritize goals and tasks and strong time management skills
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in HR software
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office suite with proficiency in Excel
• Ability to travel to various locations as needed. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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What we offer our employees:

A positive impact on Your Future:

• 401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Discounted rate on primary home mortgage
• Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees

Benefits to improve your health:

• No deductible medical insurance plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

The opportunity to nurture your well-being:

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Bonus plan
• Opportunity for merit raises
• Employee reward and recognition programs
• Community service opportunities

Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.