Human Resources Business Partner II

SUMMARY

The HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor and partner for select functional groups to assist with all areas of HR, including recruiting, employee relations, training and development, program development, performance management, compensation and benefits. The HR Business Partner must have general knowledge in most areas of HR and demonstrate mastery of at least one functional/technical area of human resource management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Work with assigned client group(s) in the following areas

• Partners, consults, and advises supervisors, managers, and directors of assigned client group on HR issues such as organizational structure, staffing needs, compensation, disciplinary action, etc.
• Recruitment / employment of all levels of employees, including advertising, interviewing, reference checks, drug screening, employment offers and other related activities.
• Resolves employee relations issues as necessary including employee concerns, counseling, and guiding supervisors & managers on appropriate and effective methods and documenting requirements for various employee relations issues.
• Accurately processes paperwork for benefits and payroll changes for employees including, medical, dental, 401k, life insurance, and other benefits and departmental transfers/job changes.
• Conducts new employee orientation as necessary.
• Responds timely and professionally to employees' questions concerning benefits, policies, compensation, and other HR-related matters and procedures.
• Performs exit interviews and completes checklists for terminating employees.
• Maintains responsibility for and administration of at least one functional/technical area of human resource management (HRIS, Benefits Administration, Training & Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Safety, etc.). Cross trains other human resource personnel on processes and procedures pertaining to functional/technical area of expertise.
• Models respect for others, professionalism, and integrity in their interactions with others.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Compliance with applicable Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required.
• Compliance with all Company policies is required, including adherence to Company ISO 9001 Standards Company Affirmative Action Plan and Company Safety procedures
• Incorporate the Standards of Excellence as outlined by TWMC (Pride, Desire, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, and follow-through) into daily activities in order to create a Total Quality environment through personal commitment to excellence.
• Other functions as required (non-essential functions)

SCOPE, PURPOSE, & FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS

To have daily contact with Employees and Managers to provide advice, information and assistance. Also, contact with outside vendors for current and potential services for TWMC.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working within a manufacturing organization a plus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at all levels.
• Must possess high levels of emotional intelligence.
•  Must be able to maintain high level of sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Must possess and apply advanced level of knowledge in at least one functional/technical area of human resource management; may require advanced computer skills with specific applications, advanced knowledge of benefits regulatory environment, or advanced knowledge of recruiting/staffing strategies and programs.
•  Must be able to effectively use and learn computer programs software and other programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with UKG (HRIS) or other HRIS is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• English is required; a working knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Strong reasoning skill:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required. PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SCP preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MANAGEMENT DISCLAIMER

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company's (TWMC) Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs. This position description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. This position description is not a contract for employment and either the incumbent or TWMC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.