Human Resources Business Partner

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Where is the work: On-Site (5 days) What’s in it for you: Human Resource Business Partner is responsible for a focused factory team within the business with responsibility for employee relations, workforce management activities, driving continuous improvement, talent management, employee engagement, and communications, with total factory workforce at approximately 550 employees. What you will do: Functions as HR Strategic Business Partner providing HR guidance to business management teams; responsible for execution of HR strategies and programs that support a focused factory team structure. Develop and execute HR plans, processes, policies and programs aligned with business objectives for a focused factory team, talent management/acquisition, goal alignment, continuous improvement, employee engagement and communications. Provide guidance to focused factory leadership on talent management/development to ensure the right talent capabilities and bench strength are developed to support the business. Address questions and help business partners to navigate the process through the use of internal Talent Management System, including Career Progress. Partner with talent acquisition and focused factory leadership in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees; provide tools/resources to new employees on culture, company, and other business teams. Liaison with staffing service to evaluate outcomes and drive continuous improvement. Rotate hourly staffing responsibilities with other team members to ensure appropriate staffing to meet the market-driven production needs. Develop, analyze, and report on metrics that drive continuous improvement in the business, including absenteeism, overtime, staffing to standard, engagement, and others as business dictates. Utilize the metrics to develop strategies for continuous improvement through 9-step problem solving and Lean methodologies. Gather, analyze, and interpret HR related data for report generation and management decision making; link HR action plans with business needs. Conduct HR training as required, including annual compliance training such as code of conduct, anit-harassment training, and other related topics as required. Work with focused factory leadership in delivering to the local communication plan establishing consistent messages and improving employee communications processes. Facilitate two-way communications between focused factory leadership, production leaders, salaried employees and production employees through OEDP communication standard work. Set measurable communications goals and establish measurement tools to determine the effectiveness of communications channels; obtain regular feedback regarding continuous process improvement. Conduct investigations and provide leadership for all investigations related to workplace violations of policy, work rules and EHS rules including harassment, ethics or discrimination complaints within the focused factory team. Work with legal team and focused factory leadership in matters of termination of employees; address employee relations issues, such as allegations, complaints, or other concerns brought up from employees. Provide guidance in establishing and leading a sustainable strategic workforce plan for the focused factory team, including appropriate interpretation and administration of applicable contractual provisions. Create positive change through coaching, counseling, and influencing skills. Monitor employee climate to identify issues/trends; counsel focused factory leadership on identifying issues and implementing corrective actions, while also identifying opportunities to increase engagement. Provide leadership, guidance and support in creating an employee engagement strategy that facilitates organizational performance and enables successful organizational change. Facilitate talent stewardship through communication and training on HR practices and processes. Regularly participate and provide guidance in business discussions and decisions with focused factory leadership. Act as employee advocate through effective labor and employee relations. Facilitate conflict resolution activities and assist supervisors and focused factory leadership through conflict resolution. What you will bring: Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred. 5+ years’ experience in Human Resource function Knowledge of and experience in a manufacturing operations environment preferred. Previous experience handling complex personnel investigations. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills to analyze HR metrics for use in developing goals and driving key business strategies and objectives. Demonstrated proficiency using MS Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Preferred experience using PeopleSoft, UKG Time and Attendance, Tableau, and/or Visier. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as a business partner within a team environment. Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to influence all levels of the organization required. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Maintain knowledge of employment legislation and ensures business compliance. Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $75,700.00 - $135,834.99 Compensation Type: Salary Incentive Eligible: Yes Sales Commission Eligible: No Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status. Thrive at work and at home: Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE! Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution. Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations. Safety Sensitive Role: No The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr