HR Business Partner

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will be responsible for providing consultation and support to the designated business unit at a small site location by implementing human resources initiatives. This may include the areas of safety, employee relations, employee engagement, and communications. This position will provide advice and counsel to all employees and leadership, following the policies, procedures, and practices of the company. This role will address employee relation issues and provide feedback to functional managers in order to issues/concerns are addressed in a timely and positive manner.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Provide HR planning support and guidance to leadership teams at a small site location by using working knowledge of the business.
• Analyze trends and collaborate with site leadership to develop workforce plans to resolve issues and implement process improvements within the business.
• Act as a liaison with other HR functional areas, such as benefits, compensation, recruiting, and payroll.
• Oversee the utilization of various HR policies, procedures, and programs for team members.
• Assist employees with pay and benefit questions.
• Process FMLA paperwork and assist in administering leave of absences.
• Responsible for the support and approvals of UKG manager self service module.
• Assist the Mgr-HRBP and department leaders in various objectives that drive company culture and positive employee relations through strong communication and support.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data and trends for local and corporate reporting.
• Facilitate employee engagement events and employee communication. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field is required.
• 2 years of HR experience is required. Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Software experience: Microsoft Office Suite, Payroll Software.

Required Licenses

• SHRM or HRCI Certification preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of HRIS, including talent management systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to solve problems based on policy and situational awareness. Ability to respond to complaints.
• Ability to effectively present information to all team members, both management and production.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret employment policy and laws.

Travel

• Minimal travel may be required.

COMPETENCIES

• Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
•  Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
•  Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
•  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
•  Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
•  Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
•  Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to sedentary work; Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities; standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, and the use of hands, wrists and fingers in repetitive motions.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• This position is subject to inside environmental conditions and will be subject to both a professional office and plant environment.  This may include noise, vibrations, and other hazards from a production-based environment.