People and Culture Partner

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People and Culture Partner serving as liaison and promoting culture within Best Friends Animal Society. Supporting managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle and fostering engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as liaison to our managers and employees and identify opportunities for collaboration in driving culture and understanding of Best Friends.
  • Promote a culture where employees feel valued, respected, and connected to Best Friends’ mission.
  • Collaborate on organization-wide engagement efforts including Sanctuary Welcome Week, New Hire Onboarding, engagement surveys, and staff celebrations.
  • Support initiatives and conversations that build inclusion, belonging, and trust across teams.
  • Monitor new hire surveys and exit interviews; identify trends and recommend improvements aligned with engagement pillars.
  • Manage off-boarding processes with professionalism and empathy.
  • Coach managers on performance management practices, conflict resolutions, leadership, and HR guidelines.
  • Independently manage and resolve employee relations (ER) matters within the portfolio.
  • Lead complex investigations to completion.
  • Assist managers with team-building, communication practices, and development activities to strengthen engagement and team health.
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with employees and leaders across the organization.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement within P&C programs and systems by identifying creative solutions and fresh approaches.

Requirements:

  • 2–3 years of HR experience, including at least 2 years independently managing employee relations cases.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, and maintain attention to detail.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, maintain confidentiality, and influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies, skills, and HR methodologies.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Copilot, and MS Teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with public speaking and presentation experience.
  • Ability to professionally advocate Best Friends’ positions on issues.

Benefits:

  • Great benefits!