Regional HR Business Partner

Job Summary:

The Regional HR Business Partner is responsible for all direct HR functional support of local site operations including recruiting, benefits communication, participation in the local area safety committee, and coordination and policy and procedure implementation and guidance. The individual is responsible for the health and welfare of the organization by maintaining strong engagement and retention results and assists managers in coaching and performance management. This individual acts as a business partner to the local General Manager and Plant Manager and provides support and guidance to meet the business needs and ensure actions are aligned with Nixon Medical's culture and core values.


Essential Functions:

Retention:

• Coach managers to effectively interview, select and develop associates to improve retention.
• Participate in daily huddles, on the job coaching activities, and associate engagement debriefs to observe and identify opportunities to improve engagement and retention of associates.
• Drive activities and results to strengthen front-line manager accountability particularly with programs that are highly aligned with retention including, but not limited to; new associate introduction (WOW), Performance Expectation Plans (PEP), etc.

Recruiting:

• Develop key relationships with hiring managers to expedite all hiring needs and build a talent pipeline that is aligned with the organization's business strategy.
• Conduct regular meetings with hiring managers to review and develop recruiting strategies for open positions, discuss upcoming needs as well as to follow up on performance of recent new hires.
• Maintain all internal and external job posting efforts and tracking of applicants.
• Develop sourcing strategies for active and passive candidates utilizing job boards, professional and social networking, college recruiting and relationship building within the community.
• Extend offers of employment, manage pre-employment testing for all positions and prepare offer letters for new hires.

Associate Relations:

• Facilitate appropriate HR training to workforce including New Hire Orientation, Prevention of Discriminatory Harassment and Safety related training.
• Coach Managers to effectively manage associate relations, set appropriate expectations in behavior and performance which protect the associate and the physical and financial assets of the company.
• Partner with Business leaders/teams to develop and deliver engagement strategies and initiatives.
• Respond to associate relations issues, conduct investigations, and assist with resolutions in a manner that is aligned with Nixon's core values in order to create a positive, ethical and effective workplace.
• Provides advice and counsel to managers and supervisors regarding human resources policies, procedures, practices and applicable laws.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments and applicable laws regarding associate benefits and safety.

Other:

• Coordinate benefits related matters for associates and assist the HR Benefits Specialist with annual open enrollment activities.
• Manage the Company's Affirmative Action Plan and handles all necessary reporting and audit requests.
• Complete all compliance reporting including EEO-1 and VETS-100.
• Monitor and process all unemployment claims. Prepare all necessary documentation for hearings and represent the Company as appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new development and applicable laws regarding HR.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management, and of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with associates at all levels, vendors and the general public.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• General office demands.

Required Credentials:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Five or more years of recruitment in a fast-paced environment with extensive interviewing and sourcing experience and knowledge of best-in-class recruiting techniques, models and processes.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and experience dealing with associate relations issues.
• Must have previous experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems and general reporting systems.
• Experience in AAP/EEO compliance would be a plus.
• PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish highly desired.

Disclaimer:

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed above are the only duties to be performed by the Associate. Associates are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modifications in order to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical or mental disabilities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other Associates.


Nixon Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

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