Sr HR Business Partner

Position Purpose

The Sr. Human Resources Business Partner acts as a mentor and internal consultant for plant operations leaders on matters of performance management, employee relations and engagement as well as HR best practices. This position will execute workforce strategies, maintain compliance with policies and procedures as well as all relevant government laws and regulations.  Role has direct responsibility for employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, policy administration, and responsibilities for supporting front line leader and employee training and development.   

Accountabilities

• Partner with site operations stakeholders to manage their organization effectively and position them to drive a high level of employee engagement.
• Provides HR Business Partnership to assigned populations.  Advises on areas including but not limited to workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, talent management, recognition, training, performance, compliance, safety and employee relations.
• Collaborate with team members to execute and drive workforce strategies in talent acquisition, talent management, total rewards, performance management, succession planning, retention, and people-risk management.
• Execute HR compliance activities, including regulatory reporting, compliance training, audit processes for the supported population, keeping current with all local employment laws and best practices.
• Record retention management, policy administration, leave management to include worker’s compensation administration with focus on risk analysis, return to work programs and case management review.
• Advise and aide leaders in reviewing metrics tied to workforce management, engagement, safety and other key data points to drive decision making.  
• Participate in the creation and implementation of various HR initiatives, programs, and policies.
• Advise and influence operations management on employee and organizational change initiatives.
• Use data analytics to provide insight to leaders as they drive organizational change and transformation.
• Implement various people programs, may lead program across site.
• Partners with site HR team on plant employee relations and engagement activities.
• Innovates, looking for opportunities to introduce best practices that foster efficiency and create a positive employee experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a related field
• 7+ years of demonstrated HR experience ideally in industrial, manufacturing, or related environments.
• HR Certification Preferred (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc)
• HR Expertise with general knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Intermediate to advanced experience of Microsoft Office and HRIS.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, problem-solving ability with strong organization/planning skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proven ability to recognize, address and manage conflict, in a fair and positive manner.
• Experience serving as a trusted coach or mentor by guiding others through developmental activities.
• Demonstrated experience with change management processes.
• Experience handling highly confidential work with discretion.
• Service mindset, well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• High tolerance for ambiguity.
• Ability to work early mornings, nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Ideal candidates will have demonstrated knowledge and use of continuous improvement tools and processes and familiarity with organizational and team effectiveness concepts & principles.

Nature & Scope

The Sr. HR Business Partner reports to Dayton, TN Plant HR Manager.  The role supports and collaborates with all members of the site and regional HR team, Talent Acquisition, functional manager and employees and operations leaders.

Communication and Reasoning Ability

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency in responding effectively to sensitive issues. 
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to diverse audiences. 
• Ability to motivate and influence effectively with multiple stakeholder groups to take the desired action. 
• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. 

Working Conditions

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 regularly required to stand and walk up to 50% of the time.  Working conditions typically include those of an office environment, manufacturing shop floor to include standard hazards associated with the manufacturing environment including installed and rotating equipment. This position occasionally lifting of up to 30 lbs. The position will also require regular donning of personal protective equipment, including steel toe shoes with metatarsal guards, hearing and eye protection as well as hard hats when in designated areas. Travel approximately 15%; domestically with potential for infrequent international travel.