HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner: The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World You’ll play a critical role in the success of our sites. As HR Business Partner, you’ll partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement. You’ll help us as we grow. You will be an essential part of our continued business growth. You’ll act strategically. You’ll translate your deep understanding of Bakelite’s priorities into the highest impacting initiatives. With your flexible skill set, you’ll think strategically and execute tactically. You’ll collaborate across the organization. You’ll create influential partnerships with middle and senior management within the organization to execute HR strategies. You’ll also have the opportunity to travel (estimate up to 20%) to our sites and engage with associates. We are seeking candidates willing to work onsite in Atlanta, GA. It's Better with Bakelite: Our Commitment Back to You You’ll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it. We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development. Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet. Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities. We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career. Life in Atlanta: Atlanta is Georgia’s capital, largest city, and home to Bakelite’s corporate headquarters. The city offers lots of activities. In addition to restaurants and a bustling downtown area, you can explore Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Botanical Garden and more. Check out some of Atlanta’s famed sports teams, including the Braves, Falcons and Hawks. Atlanta is home to several colleges and universities in the southern U.S., including University of Georgia, Emory University, John Marshall Law School and others. Love to travel? You’ll be close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world. Learn more about Atlanta What Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities: Apply HR policies and procedures in everyday business operations in collaboration and cooperation with HR team members and leadership Manage employee life-cycle processes and programs, including compensation, benefits, and leave; performance improvement matters; disputes and investigations; talent management; recognition and engagement as well as training and development Partner with leaders to understand and execute the organization’s talent strategy, particularly as it relates to workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and succession planning to support a high-performing culture Identify and deliver activities to promote high associate engagement Use strong functional HR knowledge and expertise to support and advise managers on HR-related issues, including people concerns, policies, processes, and programs Participate as a key driver in the talent acquisition process, which may include recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, and collaborating with managers to understand skills and competencies required for vacancies, to attract and retain great talent Understand and utilize the HRIS resources to provide routine timekeeping, payroll and benefits guidance to associates and managers Act as a trusted coach that builds relationships and engages with managers on business and people issues to help build effective teams and achieve business goals Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to ensure compliance Champion continuous improvement in the human resource functions by developing, implementing, and supporting human resource initiatives, policies, procedures, and systems Create and facilitate learning and development programs and initiatives to provide internal development opportunities for associates Coordinate the performance review process Serve as a subject matter expert for junior colleagues in the broader HR team Educate associates about company policies, health and welfare benefits, and human resource related topics What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities): Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (advanced degree preferred) At least 6 years of relevant work experience Prior experience in other HR COE disciplines preferred (Compensation, Benefits, Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Organization & Talent Management, and Workforce Planning) Strong preference for current HR certification Proficient in MS Office, specifically skilled with Excel (experience with Ceridian Dayforce HCM is a plus) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong conflict resolution skills Flexible and dynamic HR Professional with ability to provide strategic solutioning as well as perform the tactical or administrative work required in a lean HR environment Thorough and independent work approach, loyal, work well independently and within a team Previous experience working at a medium to large industrial company is a plus Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%   Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world?  Apply for this exciting opportunity, and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, our robust benefits and more at Bakelite.com/careers.

Salary : $125,000 - $140,000