What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner position at Dexter?
About the Opportunity
Dexter is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support and serve as a trusted partner to leaders and employees. This position provides strategic direction and tactical oversight for human resources functions for the component (Upfit) facilities within Dexter. This role blends hands-on execution with process improvement across employee relations, compliance, performance management, training, benefits, compensation support, and HR operations.
This HR Business Partner will promote the company’s vision, mission, cultural principles, and commitment to safety through maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices and legal requirements, demonstrated actions and communications among multisite locations.
What You Will
- DLead day-to-day HR support for the Corporate leadership of Dexter Upfit while partnering with facility HR teams as need
- edEnsure ongoing monitoring, compliance and maintenance of human resources policies, procedures and employment records to meet organizational needs and comply with local, state, and federal la
- wsDevelop and recommend any policies and procedures that address plant human resources needs that are not covered within the scope of company-wide polic
- ieStay current on employment laws, government reporting requirements, and HR best practic
- esAdvise managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretati
- onActively maintain satisfactory labor relations between management and employees, while ensuring protection of company interests and righ
- tsParticipate in or lead workforce investigations related to employee complaints, injuries and suspected misconduct and communicates with management and legal counsel regarding human resources related litigation as need
- edSupport plant HR partners with recruiting systems, job postings, and process questio
- nsPlan and deliver new hire orientation, compliance training, and training tied to quality system requiremen
- tsMaintains and manages administration of employee compensation systems that are legally compliant, competitive, and aligned with company financial, hiring, and retention goa
- lsCoordinates salaried performance management process and merit-based pay increas
- esEnsures HR systems and records, including those related to personnel, compensation, and benefits are accurate and properly maintain
- edMaintains adherence to effective Workers' Compensation administration practi
- ceDevelops, implements and administers effective and efficient training programs to meet plant goals and employee development nee
- dsAssist with workplace accident reporting, including OSHA and insurance carrier documentati
- onRecommend practical improvements that increase HR efficiency, consistency, and service quali
- tyManage assigned HR projects, communications, exit interviews, and backup support for HR team members when need
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What You B
- ringBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be consid
- eredMust have 7 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist, manager, or similar
- roleWorking knowledge of employment compliance, employee relations, performance management, and HR administra
- tionExperience training managers and employees on HR systems, expectations, and proce
- ssesSound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information profession
- allyStrong communication, organization, critical thinking, and follow-through sk
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Why This Role S
- tands Broad HR ownership with visibility across corporate and operational
- teamsA meaningful opportunity to strengthen policies, systems, and employee expe
- rienceHands-on work with room to influence process improvements and practical HR sol