HR Business Partner

TrueNorth Steel - West Fargo 420 Main Ave E West Fargo, ND 58078, USA Description POSITION: HR Business Partner (HRBP) SHIFT: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Can Vary depending on Business Demands) PAY RATE: $75K - $84k / year + (DOE) + Full Benefits Package LOCATION: West Fargo, ND SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES The HR Business Partner (HRBP) plays a pivotal role in aligning HR initiatives with strategic goals of the organization, their designated site(s), and the HR team. The HRBP partners with leadership teams to drive employee engagement, talent management, and organizational development ensuring a high-performance culture that supports our mission and values. The HRBP is an employee champion and change agent who anticipates HR-related needs and proactively communicates between leadership and the HR team. ESSENTIALJOB FUNCTIONS Organizational Development & Change Management Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition. Actively participate in and successfully complete Game Changer and Master Grad Leadership classes. Champion the organization's core values and culture, driving employee engagement initiatives and programs. Manage employee relations issues with a focus on fairness and consistency, conducting investigations as necessary to work towards resolutions that mitigate risks and foster a positive work environment while ensuring alignment with company policies. Partner with management on employee relations issues and disciplinary actions. Provide coaching and support to team members and managers on employee development, career progression, performance evaluation, skill development, and retention strategies. Collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure consistency and best practices across the organization. Collaborate with business leaders to build leadership depth and address critical roles/skills needs and offer development resources. Challenge and influence leadership on implications of business decisions, trends, and issues that impact the business and employees. Apply communication skills to effectively coordinate and present HR updates to team members and key stakeholders. Talent Management Coordinate with hiring manager(s), hiring team and benefits team on the seamless execution of onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization. Partner with hiring manager(s) to accurately identify talent needs, participate in talent evaluations, and ensure recruitment efforts align with workforce planning. Identify, nurture, and develop high-potential employees to become future leaders within the organization, ensuring a pipeline of talent to drive business growth and success. Lead talent reviews, succession planning, high potential identification, development plan creations, and retention initiativesas designated site(s). Monitor the “pulse” of the employees through a hands-on approach to ensure a high level of employee engagement. Strategic Partnering Regularly consult with site management, attend relevant business meetings, and provide daily human resource guidance. Conduct and/or attend meetings with respective site leadership. Analyze HR trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop data-driven solutions, programs and policies. Provide HR support for projects and key initiatives and meet deadlines. Collaborate with leadership to identify and prioritize people initiatives, leveraging insights to drive continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness. Compliance Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance with all state, federal, and local employment laws. Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, addressing employee relations items as needed. Provide assistance and maintain credibility as a subject matter expert in HR practices, policies and procedures. Prompt and dependable attendance. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES Knowledge of human resource theories and practices. Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions and providing guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and in writing clearly and concisely and actively attend to, convey and understand the comments and questions of others. Ability to organize and direct oneself, prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals and deal with others in an antagonistic situation. Maintain the strictest confidentiality as it relates to, but not limited to, compensation, discipline, terms of employment, and personal relationships to preserve confidentiality of personnel. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Valid Driver's License required. High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree in HR or related field, with minimum of 3 years related work experience. SHRM certified professional (SPHR, PHR or equivalent) preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Truenorth Steel, Inc.