Position Overview:
The HR Business Partner/Manager will provide general HR support for the US along with site level support for a 100+ person union site. S/he will work with the site HRM on numerous tasks including employee relations, assist in labor relations, enforce company policies practices, handle recruitment, provide coaching to management and act as the overall HR business partner. S/he will also handle day- to-day HR administration (e.g. on/offboarding, , HRIS administration, personnel files, etc.). The successful candidate will be expected to progress into a broader leadership role at the Company.
Position Responsibilities:
• Support performance management administration and organizational communications
• Support labor relations including working with union representative to resolve labor relation issues
• Administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation,
benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent
management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development.)
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions;
collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Assist with employee recognition programs.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Conduct employee orientation (including collection of all new hire paperwork and proper filing) as well as termination process (including paperwork and exit interviews)
• Maintain employees’ files, both electronic and paper, to ensure federal and state compliance ensuring all files are files properly and accurate, including auditing files as needed
• HR administration (Monitor and tracks Paid Time Off for employees. Payroll support as requested, etc.)
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and
recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required (Master’s preferred)
• 2+ years prior Human Resource experience. Experience in a unionized manufacturing setting is strongly preferred
• Ability to translate HR knowledge into valuable recommendations and solutions
• Must be a strong problem solver.
• Thrives in an ever-changing, fast faced environment.
• Enjoys multi-tasking and has superior organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and business skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of getting desired results
• Strong collaborative and influencing skills to achieve desired results
• Ability to work independently under pressure
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Experience with Paylocity a plus
