Human Resources Employee Partner (Onsite)

Human Resources Employee Partner

We have an exciting onsite work opportunity for a Human Resources Employee Partner in our North Berwick, Maine facility!

We are seeking a high energy, self-starter to drive key human resources and employee relations initiatives and promote an inspiring culture. If you are ready for a challenge, then we encourage you to apply.

This invaluable role requires high energy and desire to learn and develop both personally and professionally. If you want to contribute to as well as learn from an engaging and supportive team, this is the opportunity for you.

What You Will Do:

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leaders to provide advice and counsel to both on employee-related and organizational matters, serving as an employee advocate and as a coach to employees and leaders.
• Partner with leadership to implement and raise awareness about HR programs which support the business goals and produce results in a complex matrix environment. Support People Strategy through positive employee relations.
• Monitor and proactively address engagement risks. Drive employee engagement strategy with available data & tools including employee surveys.
• Assist with site-wide employee engagement initiatives.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning activities. Support recruiting and retention strategy, efforts, and programs.
• Manage the recruiting and onboarding process for hourly associates.
• Conduct internal investigations with the utmost professionalism, discretion, and integrity; suggest appropriate plan of action and resolutions.
• Drive human resource compliance and ensure standardization and consistency of application of HR and Company practices and policies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable governmental regulations, EH&S policies, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support special projects as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in a Human Resources role; OR an Advanced degree and 5+ years of experience in a Human Resources role
• US Citizenship required, due to government contracts

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• MBA/MS/MA in Human Resources or related field
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• Successfully managing multiple, and often conflicting priorities, while maintaining positive relationships with customers
• Professional maturity and integrity in handling confidential information
• Solid background and experience in employee relations
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Commitment to positive workplace culture and ethical decision making
• Ability to influence without direct supervisory responsibilities
• High degree of professional maturity and integrity in handling confidential information is essential
• Fluency in Workday and Excel