HR Business Partner

Job Description

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Market Title: HRBP

Location: Wittenberg WI

Status: Regular Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Business Partner is a key leader on the HR team and will drive business outcomes via enabling our “Culture of Caring”. This individual will be a champion for Nueske’s Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Trust) and Culture Elements, embracing the need to care for our team members, customers, and communities. This person will provide insights into HR strategy and determining actions required to execute strategic goals. The HRBP will serve as a front-line resource for all team members across the organization. The Human Resources Business Partner role reports to the Human Resources Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Act as a collaborative member of the HR team to develop and deliver actions needed to support team members and business needs
• Share HR knowledge and priorities with the HR team and across the organization
• Partner with Operations and other functions to meet the people needs of the business and provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders
• Represent Nueske’s as an engaged and positive member of the communities where we live and work
• Advance our Culture of Caring by coaching leaders and modeling Nueske’s Culture Elements
• Lead recruiting efforts including but not limited to candidate communication, coordinating interview schedules, and administering referral program
• Develops and executes retention efforts, including conducting and trending exit interview responses
• Gives guidance and shares best practices for payroll, benefits, and FMLA administration
• Facilitate new employee onboarding and oversee overall employee experience
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and postings.
• Support efforts to build bench strength across the organization.
• Provide support to the HR Director, including sharing knowledge, perspectives, and recommendations for effective operations
• Supports and promotes wellness initiatives as well as food and people safety programs
• Ensure ethical interpretation and application of company policies, practices and procedures that create and maintain a positive work environment.
• Approach the HR body of work with a continuous improvement mindset and provide ideas and solutions for improving HR operations and service
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR or a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in Human Resources including demonstrated knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including performance feedback, team member relations, compensation practices, payroll, benefits, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a manufacturing environment with a strong culture of caring for people and producing top quality products
• Good business acumen with an understanding of the key drivers of Nueske’s
• Ability to establish strong partnerships, relationships, and influence across the organization
• Demonstrated desire to truly care for team members, lead by example with our Culture Elements and Core Values and drive our Culture of Caring
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR systems, programs, and processes
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HR experience in a manufacturing environment, in particular HR leadership experience in the food & beverage or meat packaging industry
• Work experience in a privately owned organization
• PHR or SHRM certification
  
  

NUESKE’S CULTURE ELEMENTS:

At Nueske’s, we share a few basic Culture Elements. By design, they are simple and straightforward and provide the foundation for how we do business and treat each other.

• Communicate Effectively
• Be Caring
• Be Engaged
• Be Quality Minded
• Be Responsible
• Share the Why
  
  

Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats provides equal opportunity in all our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made based upon the merits of the employee/application and without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.