Associate HR Business Partner

Associate HRBP

Support the Human Resources function and its objectives for the manufacturing and Distribution facilities. The Associate HRBP will work with the site's teams to foster an employee-centric culture that emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity to achieve business goals/results. In partnership with Operational Management and the HR team, the Associate HRBP will manage the implementation of people-related services, policies, and programs and provide expert subject-matter coaching and advisement to employees and managers.

Essential Functions

• In partnership with the HRBP, provide leadership and direction to site's HR team in the areas of recruiting, new hire orientation, training, employee engagement, employee relations, pay and benefits administration, and HRIS database management.
• Responsible and accountable for ongoing talent acquisition, assimilation, and development initiatives for site's employees.
• Provide advice and counsel to the leadership and management teams on all people-related and employment matters.
• Partner with Operations and L&D to assess needs, plan, and design the training process and program at the plant level as well as monitor program's effectiveness.
• Manage employee relations activities, counseling, and grievance resolution to enhance a positive work environment. Conduct incident investigations as needed.
• Maintain compliance for EEO reporting and other required audits
• Lead and/or support community relations activities
• Coordinate and monitor management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and workplace harassment
• Prepare reports and recommend workplace improvement initiatives to reduce absenteeism, turnover, and the enhancement of workplace engagement.
• Ensures facility compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local employment laws.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field
• HR certification(s) are a plus
• Minimum of seven (7) years of HR experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Solid experience with HRIS systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid knowledge of HR related laws, i.e., FMLA, COBRA, EEOC, ADA, etc.
• Strong time management and organizational skills. Strong ability to execute, follow through and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Additional Responsibilities

• Direct and handle multiple tasks.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to effectively present information and communicate with all levels of management
• Must have a strong command of the English Language. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Mathematical Skills

• Basic math skills required (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

Reasoning Ability

• Must have the ability to define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and deal with problems involving several concrete and non-concrete variables.
• This position requires the ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and be proactive. The candidate must also maintain confidentiality to ensure that the integrity of the department is not jeopardized.
• Possess practical and technical skills as well as the ability to communicate the department's objectives in a clear and persuasive manner is essential.
• The ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and the ability to resolve conflict with minimal assistance are required.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

Society for Human Resource Management certification preferred.

Physical Demands

Commensurate with routine office work. Ability to occasionally work in a cold environment. Able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

This position requires working in an office and manufacturing floor environment with frequent exposure to odor, noise, cold, and chemicals.