The Role
Supports an assigned region as a strategic HR partner to employees and leadership. Advises on employee relations, investigations, corrective actions, terminations, performance management, training, compensation, benefits, recruiting, policy interpretation, and employment-law compliance across union and non-union environments. Partners with management and legal teams to resolve complex employee matters, reduce risk, and align people initiatives with business objectives.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
This HRBP position offers hybrid work: mix of on-site work at Ruan's Campus located downtown Des Moines and remote work
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for supporting people activities and initiatives associated with an assigned region of the organization, acting as a partner with the leadership team to provide comprehensive and integrated HR support. The HRBP serves as a consultant on people-related issues seeking to align employees and management with company priorities and business objectives. Perform advanced Human Resources related duties in compliance with government regulations and company policy in functional areas which may include employee development, recruiting, employee relations, communications, compensation, employee benefits, training and employment.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Perform as an internal business partner to employees and management. Conduct regular meetings with management. Analyze and provide counsel on methods and approaches to resolve employee work issues and concerns.
- Lead and provide counsel regarding complex and sensitive employee situations and complaints in union and non-union environments.
- Provide advice, training and direction to management regarding appropriate completion and delivery of coaching or corrective action.
- Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations including EEOC, harassment and other operational investigations.
- Support development of terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
- Review terminations with management for consistent use of policies, risk evaluation and legal concerns before management terminates an employee.
- Provide regular performance management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Identify and support training and development needs for teams and individual team members.
- Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
- Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day to day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring compliance. Partner with legal team as appropriate.
- Responsible for accurate administration, communication and general compliance with Human Resources related laws, company initiatives and practices.
- Perform other job related duties and special projects as required.
Job Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience; Course(s) of Study: Human Resources or related field.
Experience: 6-9 years
- Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have experience communicating with employees on all levels and professional and articulate presentation skills. Must have successful track record of finding solutions and building and maintaining positive relationships with employees, management and external partners. Must be a proven leader who has earned respect and delivered results. Must instill confidence with knowledge and experience. Requires experience or willingness to learn operational and industry issues and challenges. Extensive knowledge of software applications used in the Human Resources function including Microsoft Office products.
- Related Human Resources experience with an emphasis on employee/labor relations, professional certification, (HR related law PHR or SPHR, CEBS).
Benefits:
Ruan provides benefits which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, as well as 401K and Paid Time Off.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Degree or coursework in Human Resources or a related field
- 6–9 years of related Human Resources experience
- Experience emphasizing employee and labor relations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience communicating with employees at all levels
- Professional and articulate presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to find solutions and build positive relationships with employees, management, and external partners
- Proven leadership experience and track record of delivering results
- Knowledge of Human Resources software applications, including Microsoft Office
- Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, or CEBS
- Experience or willingness to learn operational and industry issues and challenges
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The Company
What We Do
About Ruan Founded in 1932, Ruan is a family-owned transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. With more than 90 years of transportation and logistics experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country. The company operates in 48 states and has more than 300 locations nationwide.
