What you’ll do:

• Provide direct HR support to the business, working with Functional leadership on strategic and tactical work
• Conducts regular meetings with respective functions to keep up to date on issues within the teams.
• Consults with all levels of functional management, providing HR guidance when appropriate on a variety of topics
• Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Assists with hiring, promotions and transfers
• Provides guidance and input on functional workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for functional team members; including coaching needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an HR Business Partner role within a manufacturing environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• No relocation is being offered for this position. Only candidates that reside within a 50 mile radius of Orchard Park, NY will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in HR discipline and/or Business Administration
• PHR/SHRM-CP or SPHR/SHRM-SCP credentialed
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Employment branding experience and talent recruitment strategy knowledge

Skills:

• Knowledge of relevant local, state, federal and provincial employment laws
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong employee relations skills with ability to successfully drive change and accountability
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional business teams
• Strong organizational and project management skills

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