Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Direct Reports: HR Specialist

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview: The Senior HR Business Partner will lead HR initiatives at the Chicago facility (manufacturing and office operations), foster positive employee relations, support and coach managers, champion employee engagement initiatives, and ensure alignment with company values and objectives.

This position is part of the corporate-wide HR team and is responsible for effectively executing HR strategies, programs, and policies in the day-to-day operations. This role requires a highly skilled and experienced HR professional with a history of effectively managing HR programs while strengthening workplace culture, employee relations, and partnering with management and executive teams. The ability to converse in Spanish is highly desirable . This is an onsite role.

Essential Job Functions:

• Drive HR initiatives, programs, and policies for the facility (i.e., sewing training school)
• Lead employee communications for the site
• Support and train managers in employee relations issues, including but not limited to counseling, coaching, and corrective action.
• Manage recruiting efforts for the site
• Establish and/or leverage relationships and networks within the Chicago community to attract and retain talent
• Facilitate the internal transfers, job promotion and interview processes
• Coordinate and facilitate a variety of employee meetings, engagement events, and trainings
• Manage site LOA’s including FMLA, STD, and personal leaves
• Track, monitor and coach employees and supervisors on weekly attendance
• Create reward/recognition and engagement programs to drive performance in alignment with business objectives
• Onboard new employees and coordinate new hire orientations
• Assist Corporate EHS Coordinator to ensure compliance with annual Safety and Health compliance training. Assist with injuries, illnesses, and Workers Compensation
• Support, mentor, and manage site HR Specialist
• Assist Corporate HR team with company-wide projects and initiatives
• Update and maintain job descriptions
• Maintain HRIS accuracy for all employee records
• Ensure compliance with City of Chicago, Cook County, IL, and Federal employment laws
• Ensure proper record keeping and employee data maintenance

Non-Essential Job Functions: Other duties as assigned.

Training: Provided on the job and supplemented with external seminars/classes.

Qualifications:

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years prior HR experience. Strong HR Generalist background required. Prior manufacturing experience highly preferred; bilingual in Spanish highly preferred. Prior union experience preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels within the organization
• Cheerful outlook and works well as part of a team
• Ability to lead initiatives that require project management and working to deadlines
• Professionalism at all times and treating others with respect and appreciation
• Must work well in a fast paced environment and under pressure with competing priorities
• Accept responsibility for own actions and ensure strong follow-up on commitments
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations and documentation

Physical Requirements: Long periods of sitting or standing at an individual computer workstation; time spent walking and standing on production floor as necessary.

Working Conditions: Primarily in a temperature-regulated office environment; some time in busy production environment, with varied noise levels.

EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status as defined by law.