HR Business Partner (Manufacturing)

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties; however, it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establishes and/or implements human talent strategies, programs and policies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability
• Partners with business leaders to assure successful deployment of talent acquisition/management, employee engagement, leadership development, communications, compensation, and benefits initiatives
• Provides guidance to site leaders and/or direct reports that fosters a high performance workforce and assures compliance with local, state and federal law.
• Supports employee/labor relations process including conducting investigations, administering disciplinary action and preparing grievance responses as needed
• Assures compliance with collective bargaining agreement including contract interpretation and disciplinary and grievance process; assists with arbitration case preparation, labor negotiations and other potential legal matters
• Assures effective delivery of HR service to assigned site(s)
• Establishes and analyzes key HR metrics and provides leadership support to ensure site business objectives are met
• Ensures cross-functional collaboration across site(s)
• Ensures accuracy and completion of employee related data and documentation
• Manages staffing, training, employee relations and team performance to develop and enhance the Human Resources function, working closely with direct reports
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 4-7 years of experience required
• Human Resource Management experience in a collective bargaining environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the Human Resources (HR) function or department; ability to use and administer the organization's HR policies, strategies and environment
• Knowledge of and ability to use the organization's and industry's standards, procedures and policies relevant to human resources management
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ability to advise on laws and regulations affecting HR practices
• Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives
• Knowledge of and ability to plan and develop an organization's HR operations in order to increase individual and organizational effectiveness
• Knowledge of and ability to implement HR related tasks, processes, and projects to ensure smooth daily HR operations

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting