Human Resources Business Partner

The Role

Xos is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team and implement various human resources programs. The ideal Xos HR Business Partner will have a broad knowledge of human resources functions, from onboarding to offboarding and everything in between the employee life cycle. If you have a passion for HR, are familiar with labor laws and look to level up your career at a dynamic and swiftly moving start-up, this is the place to be! Your role as an HR Business Partner will be far from one-dimensional. You’ll undertake a wide range of HR responsibilities, such as facilitating training, supporting dedicated client groups, providing strategic guidance, and crafting HR policies to name a few! The goal is to deliver best-in-class HR support and ensure the HR department’s operations runs smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value to our Xos community and organization as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Act as a frontline thought partner to leaders on all aspects of the employee experience: full employee life cycle, talent acquisition, organizational architecture, change management, engagement surveys, total rewards, performance management, career development, employee relations and off-boarding (to name a few).
• Analyzes trends and HR metrics in partnership with functional leaders to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Aid in content creation for learning and development efforts and facilitate training in an effort to create scalable business models for people strategies.
• Advance organizational effectiveness and solve challenges by tapping into your HR expertise, using good judgment, and driving data-informed people practices.
• Serve as a confidant for employees and triage inquiries in partnership with centers of excellence regarding benefits, talent management, leaves of absence, job architecture, investigations and career development.
• Partner with business leaders and dedicated client groups to determine the right organizational structure, skills and capabilities required to deliver.
• Co-develop and facilitate workshops and offsites to clarify team objectives (i.e. vision, values, OKRs) or team-building exercises (remote and in-person).
• Develop a deep understanding of our business and people as you proactively bring talent insights and help leaders see around the corner.
• Partner with Leaders to set the tone and culture required to create an environment where employees can do their best work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of multi-location Human Resource experience
• A bachelor's degree required; Industrial Relations or Human Resources Management is preferred
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional Human Resources (PHR) credentials are highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; fluency in Spanish preferred
• Strong knowledge of Labor Law and other State/Federal laws and regulations
• Strong understanding of Human Resources concepts, practices, programs, and methodologies
• Strong ability to work as a team with a result driven approach in a fast-paced environment
• Self-driven, analytical thinker with effective organizational and planning skills
• Knowledge of Google Workspace preferred; HRIS systems (e.g. Rippling) will be a plus
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism while interfacing with all levels of the organization as a primary point of contact for the team