FORVIS

How you will contribute:

• In collaboration with the Regional HRBP Lead and Managing Partner(s), sets HR strategy in alignment with business strategy, needs and goals 
• Ensure actionable and measurable plans are developed and implemented to execute the regional strategy; monitor plan completion and effectiveness 
• Participate in firm leadership planning meetings to ensure the people implications of strategic business decisions are considered and evaluated 
• Use metrics, trends, and industry knowledge to provide guidance to leaders and to recommend and develop solutions regarding all people-related programs and processes 
• Partner effectively with and leverage resources appropriately from the internal HR organization to serve the needs of the region 
• Develop and implement change management and communication strategies to facilitate employee engagement and ensure transparency of information to employees 
• Advise management and employees on employee relations issues, identify trends, and help develop appropriate solutions 
• Responding to employee relations issues such as employee complaints and harassment allegations. May represent management in investigating, answering, and settling complaints
• Ensure employee relations processes to support the firm’s culture and minimize firm risk, including addressing performance issues, advising on disciplinary procedures, and participating in counsel-out discussions 
• Stay apprised of exit interview data, analyze trends, and develop strategies (with regional leaders) to address common themes as needed 
• Provide coaching and support to managers to ensure the successful application of the firm performance programs 
• Support partners and managers in staff coaching and development responsibilities 
• Oversee semi-annual Talent Review processes, including facilitation of succession and high potential identification discussions and appropriate follow-up with office, market, and regional leaders 
• Use key manager and staff metrics to facilitate performance and succession discussions 
• Oversee completion and quality of leadership feedback surveys, including determination of evaluators and system integrity 
• Ensure HR policies and practices are applied consistently and appropriately 
• Facilitate the implementation of new HR policies and procedures 
• Refer questions or concerns regarding policy interpretation to the HR Service Center 
• Refer general employee inquiries to the HR Service Center 
• Follow up with HR department staff as needed to ensure resolution of issues 
• Ensure proper handling of situations to maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws and to reduce liability 
• Oversee annual compensation process for assigned office/market including review of proposed changes for consistency and equity and taking into account employee performance, market data, and market conditions 
• Partner with Total Rewards team to ensure clarity and consistency with pay and rewards practices 
• Oversee promotion processes 
• Maintain familiarity with and support all Firm benefits 
• When applicable, effectively manages HR staff in the market to ensure they meet the position requirements and established goals
• Assist market HR staff with setting measurable goals and creating individual learning plans 
• Help identify internal succession plan for market HR staff and support career growth 
• Lead by example and maintain a team environment that fosters collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth 
• Periodic travel between Houston, Austin, and San Antonio offices required