HR Business Partner

Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position: HR Business Partner


Team: HR

Primary Objective of Position:


HRBP serves as a strategic partner to business leaders and supports employees at all levels of the organization through involvement in the areas of Human Resources; Employment/Labor Relations, HRIS Management, Payroll Administration, Onboarding/Staffing logistics and Compensation encompassing the full employee life cycle. Position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service that reflects the business objectives of the organization. Focusing on people strategy with business goals in a Union environment.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Act as a trusted resource partnering closely with business leaders and employees; providing coaching and support on all aspects of human resources and the employee life cycle
• Be a role model and advocate of change; promoting a positive workplace culture, partnering, and communicating with business leaders
• Process payroll for weekly union and semimonthly nonunion pay groups using ADP
• Maintain ADP and Timetrak HRIS systems
• Manage and resolve workplace conflicts, employee relation issues, and address Union grievances
• Analyze and use data to guide business decisions; provide reporting to various departments monthly
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs
• Promote company-wide HR initiatives and continuous improvement
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• 5+ years Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing and Union setting
• Knowledge of HR/payroll principles and current Federal/State employment laws and regulations
• Knowledge of ADP and HRIS systems preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and SAP preferred
• Excellent communication, management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills; proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain the highest level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to interpret laws and policies to support HR department in making appropriate decisions
• Ability to analyze data and propose methods for continuous improvement
• Ability to perform duties with minimal direction
• Committed to bringing new and innovative ideas to enhance growing company and HR

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities
• Must be able to lift Twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted
• Must be able to climb stairs