Human Resource Business Partner II

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What starts with YOU, moves the world! 

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Human Resources Business Partner II based at our Avon, IN locations.

Primary Purpose:

The HR Business Partner is responsible for implementing the effective and consistent delivery of Human Resources programs and services to assigned organizational partners. Provides expertise in employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition and management, compensation and benefits, and organizational development. Builds strategic partnerships with functional and operational leaders through coaching, consultation, influence, and problem-solving to support organizational goals. Participates in rotational assignments as part of professional development.

What You Will Do:

•  Serve as a strategic business partner to assigned client groups.
• Implement HR programs aligned with organizational objectives.
• Support investigations and present findings to Legal.
• Partner with leadership to drive engagement and performance.
• Lead HR initiatives including organizational development.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Support continuous improvement efforts.

Who You Are:

• Strategic and collaborative HR professional.
• Trusted advisor with strong judgment.
• Effective communicator and problem solver.
• Organized and adaptable.
• Committed to employee engagement.
• Comfortable in a matrixed environment.

What You Will Need (Education):

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related business field.
• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience: 3–5 years HR Generalist; manufacturing preferred.
• Skills: Employee relations, leadership, HR compliance, communication.

Skills, Experience & Abilities:

• Knowledge of employment laws.
• Strong employee relations and conflict resolution skills.
• Coaching and influencing capability.
• Performance management and organizational development experience.
• Business writing and analytical skills.
• HR systems and reporting knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership and judgment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP / EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• Serve as a strategic partner to client groups.
• Support leaders through coaching and guidance.
• Ensure execution of HR strategies.
• Conduct investigations and partner with Legal.

TALENT ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENT

• Support recruiting and workforce planning.
• Maintain low turnover.
• Support onboarding and development.
• Assist with succession planning.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Implement performance management processes.
• Support development planning.
• Assess organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as internal consultant.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• Identify training needs.
• Support development plans.
• Conduct or coordinate training.
• Support succession planning.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Provide job analysis and job descriptions.
• Guide compensation decisions.
• Ensure competitive pay practices.
• Recommend improvements.

OTHER HR SUPPORT

• Support HR projects and initiatives.
• Analyze HR metrics.
• Collaborate with HR team.

Who we are: 

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, has been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 100 years. For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale, please visit hyster-yalecareers.com. 

What we offer: 

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k). 

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Field-Based

Relocation Assistance Available