Sr. Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment—marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers.

This role is within Chamberlain Group's Human Resources function. This role serves as the strategic business partner for a major function or geography. This position is responsible for providing HR partnership and consulting that will help build capability and develop employees creating the right talent, right leadership and right culture to grow our business.  This role will be responsible for the development and execution of HR strategies and initiatives and inspiring a team of HR generalists. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Consult with, advise, and support business leaders regarding change initiatives, workforce planning, performance management, change management, talent management & development, compensation, engagement, employee relations, culture, diversity and inclusion and HR programs and projects 

• Coach and consult with relevant business groups to find the most appropriate solutions to meet the business needs; work with business groups to assess, create and implement innovative solutions for a variety of employee engagement initiatives 

• Strengthen employees' leadership skills by coaching leaders through difficult interactions and business situations 

• Manage employee relations issues by confidentially and fairly, remaining consistent with company values and policies, and adhering to state, federal and local law 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising on needed actions 

• Manage payroll, compensation and benefits administration, recruitment for one or multiple business area(s) by partnering with Centers of Excellence 

• Develop and foster a highly engaged workforce for assigned Business Unit; articulate, operationalize and sustain the culture needed to drive Chamberlain Group’s growth and innovation strategy 

• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams. 

• Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential. 

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. 

• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed. 
• Motivate and lead a high performance team by attracting, developing, engaging and retaining team members 
• Drive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company’s policies 

• Maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, IM and regular interpersonal communications 

• Lead and motivate individuals and teams to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the Chamberlain Group mission, vision and values. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related discipline 

Experience: 

• 8-10 years; 5-7 years as an Human Resources Business Partner; multi-site experience 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Local, state, and federal employment law; strong business and HR acumen, including ability to diagnose and analyze problems and drive appropriate solutions 

Other: 

• Able to travel up to 30% - domestically and internationally 

Preferred Qualifications  

Education/Certifications: 

• Master's of Business Administration or Master's in related discipline 

Experience: 

• Broad knowledge and experience in compensation, organizational planning, talent management, organization development and change management 

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.  

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected].

NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.