Sr HR Business Partner

Overview
We are looking for smart, creative problem solvers to join our team as an Sr. HR Business Partner. In this role you will carry out our people initiatives, provide excellent support to employees and managers, coach leaders and drive HR programs and process improvement.
This position reports to the Lead HR Business Partner in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

• Partner with their business leaders to deliver business objectives and interpret what people enablers are necessary to deliver business results based on NIO Core Values.
• Understand rapidly changing work environments and cultures, must be confident and able to thrive in ambiguous and high growth environments, and be able to engage and drive value proactively.
• Advise managers and employees on complex performance issues providing solid guidance on legal and regulatory trends in order to reduce potential business liabilities.
• Solve problems and identify root causes of various complex issues and design quickly implementable solutions .
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to enable the achievement of hiring goals.
• Assists with HR communications and training of managers on new programs, systems and processes as required.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Proactive collaboration within the People Operations team and demonstrated ability to impact and influence leaders.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated discretion and outstanding judgment handling sensitive and confidential data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management in a clear and persuasive manner
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong relationship building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment, taking initiative, executing on projects independently and being resourceful
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• 5+ years experience as an HRBP
• Bachelor’s degree

About NIO    NIO Inc. is a pioneer in China’s premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share joy and grow together with users. NIO designs, jointly manufactures, and sells smart premium electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in connectivity, autonomous driving, and artificial intelligence. Redefining the user experience, NIO provides users with comprehensive and convenient power solutions, innovative Battery as a Service (BaaS) program, and other user-centric services. NIO began deliveries of the ES8, a 7-seater flagship premium electric SUV, in China in June 2018, and its variant, the 6-seater ES8, in March 2019. NIO officially launched the ES6, a 5-seater high-performance premium electric SUV, in December 2018 and began deliveries of the ES6 in June 2019. NIO officially launched the EC6, a 5-seater premium electric coupe SUV, in December 2019 and began deliveries of the EC6 in September 2020.
Equal Employment Opportunity   NIO is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, present or past history of mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law. NIO US is an E-Verify employer.