Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (On-site)

Location: Port Edwards, Wisconsin

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: $100k - $125k


Travel: 30%


Get To Know Us!

ERCO Worldwide's century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It's our goal to make everyone's lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision (What we aspire to achieve)

To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability.


Our Mission (What we do and for whom)

We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values (The beliefs, principles and practices that drive our organization)


Safety First - We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment.


Do the Right Thing - We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.

Together, We Thrive - We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other's successes.

Performance with Purpose - We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.

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Join The Team:

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to support our US locations and colleagues! The Senior HR Business partner collaborates with assigned client groups in ERCO United States locations (3 locations) and provides hands-on holistic advise on people-related matters across a wide range of areas - employee relations, performance management, employee development, conflict management, training, compliance and conduct etc.


The position partners with business leaders in driving business results by aligning HR programs and initiatives to support the delivery of business goals at different levels of the organization. The position leverages their understanding of business priorities and employee needs to provide counsel that contributes to a work-environment where employees thrive and the business succeeds. The position holder plays an active role in fostering a respectful and psychologically safe work environment across all departments. The incumbent models ERCO's commitment to a safe and respectful workplace.

The Role:

Business Partnering with internal client groups:

• Act as a business partner to leaders and provide HR insight and sound counsel based on best practices/ERCO policies on different HR-related areas
• Guide leaders in the interpretation of HR policies and procedures and the adaptation to unique situations. Ensure fair, consistent and ethical considerations to employee-related decision-making
• Provide counsel to employees on a wide range of matters to support their positive work experience at ERCO in line with best practices and ERCO's policies and programs
• Partner with the broader HR team in the execution of programs, procedures and guidelines to align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Partner with leaders and the Learning and Development team to identify talent challenges and opportunities.
• Support succession planning efforts to ensure smooth role transitions within the business and internal talent development.
• Provide project and change management support to organization change initiatives as may be required.
• Facilitate HR training in alignment with business needs, regulatory requirements and internal HR priorities.
• Support workforce planning and related budgeting
• Support succession planning activities for all locations
• Participate in the recruitment/selection process for plant employees
• Collaborate with the Total Rewards team on FMLA administration, claim tracking and collaborate with plant leadership on return-to-work plans.

Employee and Labour Relations Management:

• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with designated business units, maintaining ongoing awareness of operational changes and proactively resolving emerging workforce issues.
• Co-Lead/Lead complex employee relations cases including workplace investigation and ensure risk is mitigated in collaboration with Corporate team.
• Advise managers on matters related to performance, conduct and expectations.
• Liaise with plant leadership in ensuring compliance with legislative provisions and contractual terms.
• Foster a culture of people leadership accountability
• In partnership with Corporate HR, manage terminations/layoffs of employees according to contractual guidelines.
• Optimize productive relationships with all stakeholders

Compliance, Continuous Improvement and Policy Development

• Co- develop, implement, evaluate and continuously improve the organization's HR policies, procedures and metrics on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee life cycle, change management, grievance and discipline, legislative and ethical accountabilities, and termination.
• Ensure consistency and fairness in the interpretation of policies and processes.
• Ensure company compliance with all existing governmental and labour legal reporting requirements related to OSHA, AODA and other relevant US legislation.
• Recommend and initiate changes to internal HR infrastructure, systems, processes and support mechanisms to increase productivity and service levels.
• Explore new approaches to HR processes around improving morale, productivity and best people management practices and make recommendations for changes.
• Implement and monitor the employee performance management review program. Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on effective execution of the PMR processes.

Other Duties

• Work closely with the HR leadership team in the execution of critical projects
• Produce periodic reports
• Travel to various ERCO locations in the US and occasionally to Canada
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

The Person:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is preferred, a college diploma in Business is required.
• HRCI/SHRM designations preferred.
• 5+ years of proven work experience in Human Resources as a well-rounded generalist ideally in a complex/multi-location manufacturing environment.

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder - collaborative, team-builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Drives continuous improvement
• Resilient - can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive - takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

What you'll love about us!

Competitive Benefits:

We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
• Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• 401k match
• Disability Insurance

Developmental Opportunity:

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!

AI in Recruitment

ERCO Worldwide does not use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, rank or select candidates in our recruitment process. Our hiring teams make all hiring decisions.

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs. This job posting is legitimate and is for a new vacancy!


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