Human Resources Business Partner, Carina Investments

WHAT WE OFFER

• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Carina Investments is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team! This position will report to the President of Carina Investments in Wooster, OH. 

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will be responsible for providing full-service Human Resources support to the Carina Investments team, Aspen Racquet Club, and Mid-Ohio Aviation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Talent Acquisition – Source, recruit, and screen qualified candidates, coordinate interviews, and assist with the selection and job offer processes.
• Onboarding – Oversee onboarding efforts to help ensure that the new-hire experience is successful and top talent is retained.
• Performance Management - Provide guidance and support to managers and associates to ensure effective performance management is taking place.
• Career Development – Support associates in defining Individual Development Plans for current and future career growth. 
• Training - Identify training needs and source and develop training programs that address skill gaps.
• Compliance - Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices.
• Associate Relations - Serve as a trusted advisor to associates and managers, addressing concerns and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Other HR-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related degree with 5+ years related experience.  SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
• Practical problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:

Do What’s Right

• Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
• Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values and we hold respect for all individuals.

Work Together

• Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
• Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.

Create Solutions

• Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
• Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 5%