Human Resources Business Partner - New Knoxville/Troy

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Human Resources Business Partner - 2

Job Duties

• Human Resources Business Partner Support: Participate in assigned departmental leadership meetings to better understand the business challenges and how Human Resources can assist with those challenges. Coach managers and leaders and provide feedback when necessary. Provide support and guidance to assigned departments managers from a Human Resource/employee perspective. May participate in department and/or plant meetings. Communicate HR policies and procedures to hiring managers.
• Interviewing, Hiring and Retention: Collaborate with hiring managers to submit job requisitions and create job postings. Review and evaluate employment applications. Interview and screen applicants. Recommend candidates to hiring managers and work with them to develop a job offer. Check references, extend job offers, schedule physicals and complete necessary onboarding activities. Engage with new employees to answer questions and focus on new employee retention. Participate in exit interviews.
• Employee Relations Representative: Provide support in all aspects of employment relations. Be the front-line point person for employee questions regarding policies, programs, communications, benefits navigation, etc. Administer and audit programs designed to establish and maintain fair and effective employee relations. Based on Company guidelines, recommend proper actions to address and resolve employee issues. Participate and communicate disciplinary decisions such as write-ups, suspensions, final notices, and terminations.
• Performance & Goals and Succession & Development: Train, coach, and support Supervisors and Managers on Performance & Goals and Succession & Development processes. Lead Supervisors and Managers on meaningful goal setting that supports the Company and Departmental goals using SMART goal methodology. Facilitate performance calibration sessions with employees. Collect nominations for candidates for the Manager Development Program (MDP) and Leader Development Programs (LDP). Understand talent gaps and how the appropriate Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) can be developed to address these gaps. By understanding where employees fall within Performance & Goals and Succession & Development, work with and recommend appropriate wage increases during the annual wage review.
• Assist in special projects, employee meetings, facilitating training, etc. Stay abreast of labor laws and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years related experience
• Associate degree (Human Resources or Business Administration)
• Job requires employee to drive a personal vehicle to conduct company business

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years prior HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• Good oral and written communication skills, problem solving and listening skills.
• Excellent computer, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with all personality types at all levels of the organization.
• Displays trust and mutual understanding when dealing with all employees, supervisors, and managers.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities