People & Organization (Human Resources) Business Partner II

The role

The P&O Business Partner II acts as an embedded partner to the Phoenix Contact GCoC USA Sales organization. This person connects P&O strategy to business execution and manages employee relations and Sales capability development.

What you will do

• Serve as the dedicated P&O Business Partner for assigned GCoC USA Sales leaders.
• Work with Sales leaders to support setting expectations, coaching performance, and addressing improvement opportunities.
• Manage employee relations matters including intake, consultation, documentation, and resolution.
• Escalate matters requiring specialized review or expertise.
• Partner with Sales leaders to identify skill, capability, and leadership needs.
• Activate talent processes to improve visibility into skills, potential, and succession.
• Enable change by helping Sales leaders prepare teams and drive adoption.
• Deliver employee stewardship through open-door dialogue and fair application of practices.
• Collaborate with GCoC USA P&O Centers of Excellence and the Business Partnering network.
• Use workforce data and business insight to recommend improvements to people processes.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field with coursework centered on employee relations management, employment law, conflict resolution, and/or per
• Experience managing employee relations matters and partnering with business leaders on performance, workplace concerns, policy application, and conflict resolution.
• Experience supporting organizational change, business transformation, or continuous-improvement efforts within a business group.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coach leaders through performance-related topics and navigate nuanced needs with judgment and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to understand business priorities and translate P&O programs into practical actions.
• Knowledge of talent management, workforce planning, performance management, and change enablement fundamentals.
• Ability to use data to identify workforce needs and turn insights into actionable plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn P&O systems, data, and tools.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Nice to have

• PHR, SHRM-CP, and/or employment law certification
• 2–5 years of experience supporting employees and leaders in a HR business partnering capacity

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k matching
• Generous time off package
• 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
• 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• On-site gym access
• Health & wellbeing center
• On-site café
• Walking trails
• Tuition assistance

About the company

Phoenix Contact is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of its employees.