Highwoods Properties Hiring for HR Business Partner – Compensation & HR Systems at Raleigh, NC  Full Time

The HR Business Partner – Compensation and HR Systems is responsible for the support and maintenance of Highwoods’ HR systems, serving as a technical point-of-contact for troubleshooting, module implementations, and HR system upgrades. Prepares quarterly HR data analytics as well as ad-hoc requests for reporting and analytics from various stakeholders. This position will partner with the HR Director to administer company-wide broad based compensation programs. Responsible for evaluating, analyzing and making recommendations regarding compensation plans. This is an in-office position.

Work Performed:

HR Systems

• Provide support and maintenance for all HR systems including configuration and customization; researching and resolving HR system problems, and unexpected results or process flaws; perform scheduled activities; and recommend solutions and alternative methods to meet requirements
• Serve as a key liaison with third parties and internal stakeholders to coordinate integrations with vendors and carries
• Owns the maintenance of HCM system tables such as Departments, Job Codes, Locations, etc.
• Maintain security profiles in HCM system and proactively monitor HR security for possible issues and maintain compliance with all HR related security and process controls
• Serve as technical resource for system upgrades, enhancements and implementations to ensure internal processes are not compromised.

Data Analytics

• Write, maintain and support a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools
• Support the reporting and analytics function in HR by producing various scheduled and ad-hoc workforce reports, scrubbing data, completing analysis and presenting findings to stakeholders
• Develop metrics and analytics for senior management
• Assists Accounting and Finance teams with reporting used for payroll, forecasting and compliance

Compensation

• Administer incentive programs based on performance metrics and organizational goals
• Conduct job evaluations to determine appropriate compensation levels for different roles within the organization
• Participation in salary surveys , analyze compensation data, market trends, and industry benchmarks to ensure compensation programs remain competitive
• Lead the review of annual salary and workforce planning budget and administration of annual merit increases
• Responsible for executive compensation administration
• Administrative oversight for the Long Term Incentive Plans

Job Requirements:

• Strong functional HR knowledge base required with a firm understanding of HR processes and data, especially as related to HR systems
• In-depth knowledge of compensation practices, including job evaluation, salary structures, incentive plans, and equity-based compensation
• Highly analytical mindset with strong quantitative skills and the ability to interpret and present data effectively
• Organized, with strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in order to meet established deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must possess strong ethical standards regarding the handling of the highest level of confidential, sensitive information
• Must possess advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail and accuracy is a must
• Experience with analytical and report writing tools, spreadsheets and databases

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Five years of experience in Human Resources, Compensation, and/or HRIS experience required. Working knowledge of UKGPro HR Suite and Business Intelligence (BI) reporting helpful.

Work Environment: Office setting; routinely uses technology tools such as computers and video conferencing equipment.

Physical Requirements: Regular sitting, standing and walking, may occasionally need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and / or move up to ten pounds.