Human Resources Business Partner 2

Garmin International, Inc. is hiring a full-time Human Resources Business Partner 2 in Olathe, KS (onsite). In this role, you will partner with manager and director leaders to support hiring for moderately complex positions and help drive strong associate relations outcomes, including performance guidance, corrective action, and termination decisions when needed.

Working within a fast-paced HR environment, you will also support internal investigations, ensure HR documentation and reporting are accurate and complete, and contribute to updates to the associate handbook. You will apply HR legislation and Garmin policies with oversight from HR management and Legal, while demonstrating consistent commitment to data integrity through timely and verified tracking in Garmin systems.

What you will do

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for manager and director level partners.
• Recommend, plan, and coordinate recruitment strategies for moderately complex roles, including marketing, communications, job fairs, professional organizations, networking events, and informational sessions.
• Counsel associates and management on conflict resolution and moderately complex associate relations matters, including performance management and confidential Human Resources topics.
• Deliver corrective action and termination decisions to associates when applicable.
• Participate in weekly associate relations meetings, provide updates to the AR team, and track corrective action in the assigned database.
• Conduct basic or moderately complex internal investigations that are thorough, effective, and objective; partner with Legal as needed.
• Conduct exit interviews and participate in unemployment claim hearings.
• Assess opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and delivery of HR tactical goals.
• Build knowledge across HR business functions including benefits, HRIS, training, compensation, wellness, strategy.
• Maintain data integrity by ensuring accurate, complete, and timely documentation and status tracking for each candidate in Garmin’s Applicant Tracking System, including verification through reports.
• Explore solutions presented by vendors and may serve as a frontline liaison with vendors.
• Support annual retention goals and mentor and/or provide training to less experienced team members (HRG 1, Coordinators).
• Collaborate with Garmin associates across cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
• Serve as a point person for medium sized projects of moderate complexity and impact.
• Gather and analyze data to recommend and implement business solutions.
• Participate in the annual associate handbook revision process.
• Provide excellent customer service to associates and business partners.
• Understand and apply Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values & Quality Policy and demonstrate a desire to see Garmin succeed.
• Provide guidance to managers on the Performance Evaluation process, including reading evaluations and assisting with salary information as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or another relevant discipline and at least 3 years relevant work experience, or a Master’s Degree in HR, Business, or another relevant discipline with at least 1 year relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule).
• Demonstrated understanding of HR-related legislation, practices, processes, programs, and technology.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with others to resolve problems or conflicts.
• Ability to mentor or train others.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong prioritization and multi-tasking ability with minimal supervision.
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Effective presentation skills and public speaking ability.
• Flexibility to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality regarding business and Human Resources matters.
• Effective time management, organization, and follow-up skills with keen attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated critical reasoning skills.
• AIRS or PHR certification.

Technologies you will use

• Garmin’s Applicant Tracking System
• HRIS

Benefits

• This position is eligible for Garmin’s benefit program.

Travel: Ability to maintain flexibility to travel up to 10% of the time.