Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and approachable employee advocate who is dedicated to making a difference.  As our Human Resources Business Partner, you will guide people leaders and employees for several of our manufacturing facilities located in the North Mid-Western United States area.  You will serve as the primary HR Partner/support for the following locations, building client support skills and ensuring the success of our team.    
•    Indianapolis, IN 
•    Woodridge, IL 
•    Carnegie, PA 
•     Denver, CO 

Pay Range: $132,385 – $161,608. This role is eligible for an annual bonus.

Key Responsibilities 
•    Provide dedicated guidance and coaching to multiple leaders and employees with specific focus on employee advocacy/engagement, conflict resolution, HR fundamentals, process training, employee relations, performance management, career development, talent assessment, talent acquisition & retention and workplace investigations as appropriate. 
•    Execute site-specific HR strategies and drive cultural initiatives and transformation across the sites.    
•    Ensure that all employee relation issues are properly identified, reported, investigated, and resolved.   
•    Provide advice and counsel to leaders and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, performance management/discipline procedures at 100% compliance to promote an ethical and compliant work environment.   
•    Lead key HR processes including Leadership Training, Staffing Selection Processes, Onboarding, employee development, etc.   
•    Serve as a coach to leaders on their development and on employee relations issues. 
•    Oversee performance management, talent review & succession planning programs.   
•    Facilitate compensation, benefits, employee land leader training programming.   
•    Execute staffing initiatives, including development of leadership bench and seasonal staffing strategies.     
•    Ensure compliance with all company, state, and federal guidelines. 
•    Serve as a member of the factory leadership team within each facility under your responsibility 
•    Provide on call support to the 24X7 facilities for critical issues, as needed.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications 
•    Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field, PHR or SPHR certification preferred.   
•    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Human Resources, ideally in a Generalist capacity.  Prior experience in manufacturing or consumer products industry desired. 
•    Knowledge and application of appropriate federal and state regulations needed, including prior experience with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA 
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and business management software, SAP preferred. 
•    Ability to provide support after usual business hours, calls for critical issues and work periodic weekend coverage   
•    25-50%  Travel will be required to ensure presence in each facility of responsibility.  
•    Passionate, employee advocate who wants to make a difference in the organization by helping employees succeed and enjoys employee facing work. 
•    Ability to connect with all levels of the organization with a strong customer service focus.   
•    Strong influencing skills across functions; confidence to approach employees and leaders with difficult messages and defend position; equally confidence to advocate strongly for employees.   
•    Supportive team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment with a focus on culture and engagement.   
•    Prior experience supporting benefits administration and annual enrollment processes 
•    Process Improvement and capability building knowledge highly valued 
•    Prove ability to gain trust and credibility with the workforce and to lead through organizational change 
•    Excellent communication, presentation, and program administration skills 
•    Ability to analyze and interpret data and identify link in details to drive fact-based conclusions and actions 
•    Deals with ambiguity effectively and demonstrates a balance of courage and risk in decisions making 

Salary Range Disclaimer:
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered.  We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.