Associate Human Resources Business Partner (ONSITE)

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The Associate HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic, hands-on HR Generalist responsible for partnering with site leadership to align people programs with business objectives at our Champaign manufacturing facility. This is an ONSITE position Monday-Friday reporting to the Plant HR Manager and other HR Leaders. It supports cross functional leaders to drive HR strategy and execution across workforce planning, talent acquisition for hourly roles, employee and labor relations in a unionized environment, training and development, HR administration, and compliance. The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and a resource to employees, balancing tactical delivery with long-term organizational effectiveness

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Key Responsibiliti

• esPartner with site leadership to translate business priorities into HR strategies and programs that support operational performance and employee engagemen
• t.Lead workforce planning, headcount budgeting, and succession planning activities for the facilit
• y.Administer compensation, performance management, promotions and merit processes in coordination with corporate H
• R.Own hourly talent acquisition for the site, including sourcing, selection, testing, onboarding and early talent integratio
• n.Manage employee and labor relations: conduct investigations, resolve employee concerns and grievances, and contribute to the sites union labor strateg
• y.Oversee site training programs, including compliance, onboarding, and on-the-job training; identify skill gaps and support talent development initiative
• s.Manage HR transactional and administrative processes such as FMLA, leaves of absence, worker accommodations, HRIS updates and accurate recordkeepin
• g.Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and company policies; support maintenance of the Affirmative Action/EEO program in partnership with corporate compliance and legal team
• s.Provide timely HR analytics and reporting to inform site decisions and continuous improvement effort
• s.Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high integrity in all people-related matter

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Required Qualificati

• onsMinimum 5 years of progressive HR experience supporting employees and leaders in fast-paced, ambiguous, manufacturing or unionized environmen
• ts.Demonstrated experience in employee and labor relations, hourly recruitment, and HR process executi
• on.Involvement in transformation initiatives such as designing and/or implementing people-related change strategies, promoting adoption of new processes and tools, enabling reskilling/upskilling programs, and embedding continuous improvement and digital ways of working into everyday HR practi
• cesStrong verbal and written communication and presentation skills; ability to influence and partner with leaders at all leve
• ls.Proficient computer skills, including HRIS, applicant tracking systems (Workday), and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoin
• t).Proven problem solving, conflict management and decision-making abiliti
• es.Comfortable with ambiguity and able to prioritize competing demands in a dynamic environme
• nt.Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgme

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Preferred Qualificat

• ionsBachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related fi
• eld.HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) prefer
• red.Prior experience in a unionized facility and working with collective bargaining proces
• ses.Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodolog

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Core Compete

• nciesBusiness acumen and results orient
• ationCollaborative partnership and stakeholder manag
• ementEmployee advocacy with a fair and consistent app
• roachChange management and organizational effectiv
• enessData-driven decision m

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Ben

efits:Annual MIP Bonus - 25% of base salary. When have a seat at our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary

bonus.*Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried empl

oyees.Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys

needs.
Wel lbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their fa

milies.Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for e

• xample:Physical Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Asse
• ssmentsSocial Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, T
• rainingEmotional Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support P
• rogramsFinancial 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Dis