Human Resources Business Advisor

Salary Grade/Points 43/451 Company FBL Financial Group, Inc. Date Prepared 09/2023 Position Title Human Resources Business Advisor Department Human Resources Job Number HR3520 Location West Des Moines, IA. Basic Function Provides leadership and strategic consulting to business unit leaders on human resources strategies and initiatives.

Responsible for the implementation, planning and support of all HR programs for a specific customer group and works with those business unit leaders as a partner to determine human resource implications on the business strategies. Formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Principal Accountabilities Accountabilities should reflect job functions requiring at least 5% of an incumbent’s time commitment.

Essential Functions

We deliver on our promise every day to protect livelihoods and futures. We do this through our value-based work, demonstrating service, integrity, leadership, teamwork, accountability and passion in all touch points with client members, employees, agents and vendors.

1. Provide forward looking-counsel, coaching, and creative solutions including presentations and other resources that enhance individual, team and organizational performance. Translate business strategies into organizational initiatives and HR priorities.
2. Participate in senior staff meetings as a strategic business partner to identify human resources implications (organizational design, employee selection and development, employee relations, compensation, talent management, performance management) relative to business strategies.
3. Work systematically to diagnose problems, analyze data and trends, identify root cause and recommend solutions for human resources related business issues.
4. Participate with other Human Resources staff in the development of organization wide projects, including understanding their implications to the business and employees. Provide input on design of human resources policies and programs.
5. Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to business unit leaders (coaching, counseling, career development, corrective actions)
6. Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business unit’s financial position, strategic priorities, its culture and its competition.
7. Manage and resolve employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws. Non-Essential Functions: Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned. Qualifications/Know-How
8. College degree or equivalent plus at least five years relevant experience required. Previous experience in a management level role within human resources preferred.
9. Professional human resources designation such as SPHR or equivalent preferred.
10. Well-rounded and extensive experience in all areas of HR, including employee relations, talent acquisition, employment practices and labor laws, talent acquisition, talent development, workforce planning, performance management, policy/procedure development, change management, and compliance.
11. Proven track record of demonstrating strategic thinking, establishing credibility and trust with key stakeholders, and aligning HR with business needs and objectives.
12. Solid business acumen, sound judgment, and results-orientation.
13. In-depth problem solving, planning, analytical, organization, and consensus building skills.
14. Ability to make sounds decisions and implement them.
15. Strong interpersonal, coaching, negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills.
16. Oral and written communication skills as appropriate to this position. OVER Nature Scope The Human Resources Department consists of seven major areas: (1) Human Resources – all aspects of recruiting and employment, employee benefits, payroll records and reporting, maintenance of personnel files including all changes, compensation and salary administration, and company policies and procedures for staff at all locations, (2) Learning Solutions – develops employee training curriculums including the administration of both professional and technical insurance programs; (3) Employee Health Services – routine and emergency health care, scheduling of annual physicals for eligible employees, ergonomics in the office, education of employees on various health issues; and related worker compensation programs; (4) Distribution Services – Coordinates the delivery of all mail and supplies to staff throughout the Home Office, Lincoln and Manhattan Regional offices; (5) Food Service – Coordination with food service director for the daily operation of dining facilities in the Home Office including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and special events; (6) Child care – On-site facility providing day care for children ranging in age from six weeks to preschool. An educational environment is provided for up to 140 children; and (7) Wellness Center – provides a variety of wellness programs (health screening, work-out facilities, aerobics, etc). The Human Resources Business Advisor is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The incumbent will serve as a consultant to management on human resources related issues. The successful HR Business Advisor will act as an employee champion and change agent, assess and anticipate human resource related needs. The incumbent will communicate needs proactively with the Human Resources department and business management, and will seek to develop integrated solutions. The incumbent will formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. Dimensions Employee base supported: 750 – 850 employees Note: The FBL Financial Group, Inc., reserves the right to change job descriptions at any time for business reasons. Furthermore, an employee is expected to perform the duties of the position in a safe manner and in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the department/division/area/company. Neither the provisions of this job description nor any other document or publication establishes a contract of employment between you and the FBL Financial Group, Inc., companies. Profile: FI2 264, D3(29) 76, D3C 87, +1