The Senior HR Business Partner at Enterprise Bank & Trust serves as a strategic advisor to leaders, aligning HR strategies with business objectives. This role involves managing employee relations, talent development, and compensation, while driving change through data insights and effective communication. The position is critical in fostering a diverse, equitable workplace and enhancing organizational performance through strategic HR initiatives.

Enterprise Bank & Trust was founded in the spirit of entrepreneurship and community. From the small mom-and-pop coffee shop to the large construction company that employs local people, our goal is to help businesses succeed and our communities thrive. 

With offices in Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas, we’re strong, growing and committed to supporting the communities we serve. We extend this commitment to the community to our associates, offering annual paid volunteer time off and charitable-matching opportunities. Voted a Best Bank to Work For by American Banker for multiple years, we offer our associates an array of benefits and the opportunity to chart their own career path with us. Join us in the pursuit of our mission to guide people to a lifetime of financial success, and enjoy a career filled with professional growth opportunities, interesting colleagues and the satisfaction of supporting our communities. 

Together, there’s no stopping you!

The position serves as a trusted HR advisor to leaders aligning business objectives with HR strategies and solutions. This position is both hands-on and strategic and provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, compensation, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management and ad hoc projects as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as an advisor and thought partner to leaders, to elevate people strategies. Provide leadership and partnership to management and employees to deliver a variety of strategic and tactical HR support and programs.

• Provides ownership and accountability for key business departments and provide recommendations to guide decisions related to compensation, organizational structures, retention, and other employee-related activities.

• Drive change through data-based insights and influence. Serve as change champion in support of HR initiatives and functional strategy.

• Design organization structures that are efficient and built to address the company’s business strategies.

• Manage and facilitate talent development programs, including succession planning/talent reviews, career conversations, and employee development.

• Coach leadership and employees on policy and procedure, conflict resolution, and change management to promote a fair and equitable work environment

• Identify and improve leadership and management practices; collaborate with the business and other HR staff to develop resolution strategies when specific ER issues arise.

• Deploy appropriate tools to develop and engage leaders, build a diverse bench, and assess training needs for teams and leadership development.

• Evaluate and provide input on rewards and recognition with cross-functional partners: educate leaders on compensation practices and partner with compensation and benefits teams to ensure competitive packages.

• Partner with Leadership and coordinate with HR Specialists on employee relations, onboarding, terminations and job changes.

• Lead and contribute to HR initiatives with stakeholders throughout HR

• Provide input into HR system designs and enhancements.

• Understand, integrate and provide counsel to the business on the various HR programs; ensure HR programs are effectively communicated, implemented and utilized with minimal disruption and strong client partnership.

• May lead and take ownership of key projects, initiatives and participate in cross-functional, critical teams.

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Qualifications:

• Business acumen with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal business partner.

• Demonstrated success in listening, influencing and coaching at the leadership level.

• Must have advanced knowledge and demonstrated capability in Human Resources functions and practices (e.g. organizational design and consulting, employee/associate relations, performance management, training, compensation, recruiting, associate engagement and retention, employment law, organizational development, change leadership, coaching and communications.)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and must be able to communicate complex issues across all levels of organization.

• Experience working in a collaborative environment; high level of follow-through and accountability.

• Verbal and written communication skills; proactive communicator able to influence and encourage innovation

• Resilient and adapts quickly to changing factors

• Strong problem-solver with the ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.

• In-depth knowledge of legal/regulatory federal and state requirements and ensure fair and consistent daily management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance for employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

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Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.

• Minimum 7 years’ demonstrated experience in assisting managers with talent management, addressing organizational and employee development issues, and resolving complex employee relations issues.

• Experience in banking or financial services strongly preferred.

• PHR or SHRM Certification strongly preferred.

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  Computer and Software Skills:

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

• Workday

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Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP or SCP certification

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  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 10% travel

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Enterprise Bank & Trust is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Enterprise Bank & Trust please contact Human Resources at .

Enterprise Bank & Trust is committed to managing our business and community relationships in ways that positively impact our associates, clients, and the diverse communities where we work and live. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant successfully completing both drug and background check screenings. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster HERE.

HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, Talent Development, Compensation Management, Organizational Design, Change Management, Human Resources Strategy, Banking Industry, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement