Human Resources Business Partner

Purpose:                   

Embrace, promote and achieve the Vision, Values and Mission of the company, and assist in meeting the Owner’s plan each year. The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition.  UPT is committed to the Guiding Principles of the Responsible Care initiative and anticipates that all employees will share our commitment by conducting themselves consistent with those principles to make the industry even safer for our employees and communities.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Consult with assigned business leaders to understand business strategy/drivers and identify corresponding HR capabilities required to achieve operational and strategic priorities
• Provide communication, consultation, and training on Human Resources subject, such as, but not limited to, employment law, employee relations, talent acquisition, HR compliance, harassment, performance management, workplace skills, communication, diversity, ethics and others as needed
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Administration of Leave of Absence (LOA) for region to include claims initiation for STD and LTD
• Administer Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Document & Task Management, Position Management, and Unemployment Benefit, on HRIS
•  Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met
• Partner with managers to meet business objectives consistent with all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing & compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee rights, including but not limited to Title VII, COBRA, ADA, ACA, ADEA, ERISA, FCRA, FACT, FMLA, USERRA, IRCA, HIPAA, and GINA
• Ensure consistent interpretation and administration of company policies and procedures, practices and principles relating to employee relations and risk management; counsel and advise management and recommend approaches to resolve problems
• Review, investigate, and propose remedies to employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns
• Provides support to employees in various HR related topics, such as employee relations, leaves of absences, compensation, benefits, and payroll as well as acts as liaison with insurance carriers or Third-Party Administrators for employees

• Conducts weekly new employee orientation virtually and/or in-person
• Carries out other duties as assigned by Human Resources Director  

Minimum Qualifications for Considerations:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

• At least 5( ) years of recent Human Resources/Benefit experience in progressively more complex HR roles. PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

• Good working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
• Advanced HRIS experience (PAYCOM / Exponent HR preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Leadership and change management skills to promote the role of HR as a key business partner and manage and implement HR initiatives and solutions that meet the needs of the business
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals; build and maintain strong working relationships with operations
• Demonstrated ability to assess and make decisions of a general nature that aligns with Company   objectives and state or federal legislation
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate – verbally and in writing - and influence at all levels  
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-starter with detail-oriented work habits
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance, punctuality and adherence to timelines and schedules
• Ability to react to change productively and handle essential tasks as assigned
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to take initiative in development and completion of projects
• Able and willing to continue professional development
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, and talking, hearing and visual activity
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copier/printer/scanners.
• Some traveling required (post-Covid)