Human Resource Business Partner

Description

Job Title: Human Resource Business Partner

Location: Hornell, NY (on-site)

Employment Type: 7-month contract (filling in for someone who is on leave)

*could possibly extend longer depending on business needs

Industry: Transportation Manufacturing

Compensation: $42-$45/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

*No overtime will be required for this role

About the Opportunity:

As an HR Business Partner, you will be at the heart of our Hornell, NY manufacturing facilities, working closely with the management team to shape and deploy business objectives. This full-time, on-site position requires your presence from Monday through Friday, ensuring you are fully immersed in our workplace culture. You will be supporting four plants within Hornell, NY and an Overhaul site in Kanona, NY.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic HR Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives. This includes workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
• Employee Relations: Act as a trusted advisor to employees and management on HR-related issues, including conflict resolution, performance management, and employee engagement. Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Talent Acquisition and Development: Oversee the recruitment process to attract and retain top talent. Develop and implement training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.
• Immigration: Support of mobility cases, recruitment process and review/follow up on visa status in conjunction with COE- Mobility.
• Change Management: Support organizational change initiatives by providing guidance on the human impact of changes, developing communication plans, and ensuring smooth transitions for employees.
• HR Metrics and Analytics: Utilize HR data and analytics to inform decision-making, track key performance indicators, and provide insights on workforce trends and issues. This helps in identifying areas for improvement and measuring the effectiveness of HR programs.
• HR Strategy Development: Collaborate with HR teams to develop and implement HR policies, best practices, and initiatives that align with both local and global organizational goals. Ensure consistency in HR practices across the region while addressing specific needs and compliance requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit? Apply today!

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in human resources with a proven track record of resolving complex employee relations issues
• Minimum of 3 years of experience utilizing US Employment and Labor laws, including New York Labor law
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office and ATS/HRIS software

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong interpersonal skillset showcasing the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, employees, and stakeholders
• Hands-on experience in people management
• Professional certifications related to HR such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP
• Experience as an HR Generalist, including employee relations, discipline, performance management, and benefits
• Exposure to working with unionized workforces

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• This role could include travel to Kanona, NY up to once per week, so a valid driver's license and MVR screening will be required for this role. Employee will travel using their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage.

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.