Human Resources Business Partner

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ: LQDT) operates the world’s largest B2B e-commerce marketplace platform for surplus assets, with over $10 billion in completed transactions to more than 5 million qualified buyers worldwide and 15,000 corporate and government sellers. It supports its clients’ sustainability efforts by helping them extend the life of assets, prevent unnecessary waste and carbon emissions, and reduce the number of products headed to landfills.

The Human Resources Business Partner is a key position within the Liquidity Services, Inc. HR team. In this role, you will partner with leaders within the Retail Supply Chain Group to identify needs and assess performance gaps in order to develop and deliver HR strategies and solutions that drive business performance.

• Lead recruiting, hiring, and onboarding activities for assigned warehouse location(s). Select and mange external staffing vendors as needed
• This is a very hands-on position. Actively contribute to the business strategy; providing HR expertise and challenge to the management team
• Provide coaching and counseling to managers in the areas of effective leadership strategies, positive employee relations and employee engagement
• Support managers and employees in matters related to career development, staffing initiatives, workplace ethics, performance conversations, and organizational effectiveness
• Proactively use data analysis to identify themes and make proactive recommendations for improvement
• Successfully monitor the “pulse” of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement
• Conduct employee relations investigations and provide recommendations for resolution
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with all HR functions to provide seamless HR support and guidance to the business including: Payroll, Talent Acquisition, HRIS and Total Rewards
• There is no direct supervisory responsibility for this role
  

Education/ Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of six years progressive, professional HR experience, with responsibilities across multiple business units and geographic locations
• Knowledge of national, state, and local employment practices, laws, and regulations
• Prior experience partnering in multi-state/locations preferred
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Skills:

• Influencing and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent consulting and conflict management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with cross-functional and remote team members
• Strong Excel spreadsheet skills including the ability to prepare data files and accurately reconcile the data prior to submitting to external vendors
• Proficiency in HRIS systems such as Oracle HCM and UKG or similar payroll/HRIS-related mainframe systems experience

Ability:

• Proven record in creating strong relationships with the ability to influence, negotiate and communicate effectively
• Ability to manage projects to successful completion
• Ability to give, receive and share feedback
• Ability to drive HR initiatives
• Must be able to work under pressure and respond to the tight turnaround time of projects.

Work Conditions/ Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Indoor, office environment with climate changes. Assists managers and employees in the warehouse environment; must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk long distances while adhering to the location safety guidelines.

Location: Brownsburg, Indiana

Travel: Up to 20%

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Liquidity Services Inc. reserves the right to modify position duties at any time due to business necessity.

Liquidity Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.