HR Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner supports the administration of human resources policies and programs in the following functional areas: employee/labor relations, hourly staffing and employee orientation, leave administration (FMLA, STD, & LTD), attendance management and performance management. Provides HR support to managers and supervisors. The Human Resources Business Partner reports to the Human Resources Manager

Accountabilities

• Provide day to day HR support in functional HR areas to the organization. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Addressing employee questions/requests and complaints.
  • Supporting the converting department, and other areas as requested, with attendance management.
  • Providing back-up support in the administration of benefit programs and leaves of absence including FMLA, STD, and LTD.
  • Providing HR support as part of the hourly orientation process.
• Provide assistance with labor relations issues including contract interpretation, hourly employee performance issues and disciplinary investigations. Will provide resolution of employee relations issues.
• Participate in projects, conflict resolution processes, recruitment and retention initiatives, layoff, discipline, and termination process.
• Create partnerships with line supervisors and team leaders while promoting positive employee and labor relations with mill employees.
• Serve as a source for legal and employment issues; ensuring compliance with federal, and local employment laws.
• Support policy development/updates, interpretation of collective agreements and development of HR solutions.
• Responsible for other projects and tasks as assigned.
• Every employee must implement Kruger environmental policy in their daily tasks. In particular, employees are responsible to abide by legal and corporate environmental requirements and must adhere to all environmental procedures. Every employee is responsibly to report all environmental incidents and any potential environmental hazards.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field (Human Resources or Business)
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience of related Human Resources Experience in a unionized manufacturing facility, preferably within the paper industry
• Strong human resource generalist background, preferably with direct experience supporting one or more Human Resource functions such as employee/labor relations, recruiting & selection, benefit administration, policy administration, etc.
• HRIS Systems, ADP, JD Edwards, Kronos preferred
• Knowledge of State and Federal employment laws
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Plan and organize your own work activities, manage work time efficiently, work independently
• To have proven complex analytical skills as well as ability to develop sound recommendations and solutions
• Partner with managers and employees to positively impact business results
• Demonstrated accountability and responsibility for independent judgment and successful outcomes
• Computer systems ability including Microsoft Office and other applicable software and databases
• Key Competencies including: candor/integrity, influencing & building partnerships, team work, accountability, problem solving, and customer focus