Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Manager, ITW Fluids NA Division

Our Human Resources team plays an important role in our employee experience and overall business success. As a Human Resources (HR) Manager you will get to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit, strategic business partnership skills, employee-focused mindset, and passion for continuous improvement to create great business outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in Human Resources within a multi-site division of a Fortune 200 organization.

ITW'S BUSINESS MODEL & CULTURE:

• We have an environment shaped by our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture that brings our exciting ideas to life. Our people thrive in our "flexibility within the framework" approach.
• We are committed to providing you with growth and development opportunities that maximize your unique potential.
• Our culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner – we want your entrepreneurial spirit to thrive!
• Be a part of One ITW/One Team, where everyone's contribution matters in our quest to achieve our full potential.
• We live by our Core Values:
• We focus on the essential core of each business opportunity, fostering simplicity in how we think and execute.
• We gain strength through trial and error and work as a team through jointly sharing risk.
• We treat our customers and suppliers with integrity and transparency and constantly strive to do the right thing.
• We deeply respect diversity at every level of the company and consequently promote an open environment where innovations can emerge from our various backgrounds and experiences.
• We trust our team members and are confident that they each work to the highest professional standards and in the company's best interests.

YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS JOB IF YOU ARE...

• Incredibly passionate and dedicated to driving strong business outcomes through collaboration, influence, and business partnership.
• Laser focused on problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Curious, proactive and self-driven. You work autonomously but enjoy contributing to a team.
• Internally motivated about personal/professional growth. You're excited to grow your career in HR and help others achieve their potential as well!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build strong relationships with all stakeholders by learning the business operations and their interests to help drive business and team performance.
• Act as a trusted HR advisor to ITW Fluids NA leadership on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, workforce planning and team engagement.
• Work closely with the HRD, local managers & client groups, providing expert guidance, coaching and support on all HR related matters including talent acquisition and management, performance & compensation management, workforce planning, employee experience, employee relations, local employment law compliance and disciplinary case support.
• Partner with talent acquisition associate and business leaders to position ITW Fluids NA to attract and retain talent through training & development and reward strategies.
• Further enhance the Division's recruitment strategy, and deliver best practices in recruitment, talent selection and onboarding for both exempt and nonexempt roles, to accelerate their integration into the ITW's Culture and Business Model.
• Support HRIS Platform (Workday) including reporting and auditing, onboarding and offboarding, performance tracking, etc. with fine attention to detail and accuracy.
• Coordinate payroll system (Dayforce), including running payroll, managing pension program, sales commissions, bonus programs, benefits deductions, etc. while maintaining necessary reports and records.
• Partner with management on the identification and accelerated development of "High Potential" employees.
• Support the development and implementation of Diversity & Inclusion strategies including actively promoting and engaging with employee resource groups.
• Develop an understanding of the ITW Business Model with the ability to lead and implement meaningful change based on business unit and division strategic priorities.
• Lead employee relations efforts by interpreting company handbook/policies and finding resolution when investigating personnel concerns.
• Monitor and update company policies and procedures ensuring full legal compliance.
• Support FMLA/Leave of Absence tracking along with the HR Generalist.
• Promote, support and adhere to all safety, environmental and quality related policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, and/or equivalent professional experience. Master's degree preferred.
• Excellent communication, people skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, and aptitude in problem-solving.
• Strategic thought partner with ability to influence cross-functionally.
• Ability to take initiative to complete projects and assignments, prioritize workload, multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment with a high degree of flexibility.
• Ability to understand, interpret, develop and communicate company policies and procedures.
• Ability to empathize and defuse sensitive or contentious employee relations issues.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel domestically, approximately 30% for facility visits.

Company Overview

The ITW Fluids NA Division is a manufacturer of lubricants, cleaning chemicals, and corrosion preventatives formulated to maximize equipment productivity and product quality for customers. ITW Fluids Division includes four facilities in the United States and is a division of Illinois Tool Works, a Fortune 150 company. We go to market through B2B with a focus on the automotive, aviation, fabricated metal, food processing and machinery manufacturing market segments. Offering a brand portfolio that is well recognized within these industrial channels, our premium products address customer pain points and our direct sales team provide expert value-added consulting at the customer level. ITW Fluids NA has 250 employees and 4 manufacturing facilities in: Olathe, KS, Tucker, GA, Easton, MD, and DeWitt, IA.

What We Offer:

ITW's benefits package is designed to provide comprehensive support for physical, mental, and financial well-being including healthcare, retirement planning, paid leave, wellness programs, and opportunities for charitable involvement.

Compensation Information:

The salary for this role is $85,000.00 - $115,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.