Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Permanent

Location: On-site near Rochester, NH, Mon-Fri

Must haves:

4 years of HR Business Partner experience including employee relations, supporting recruitment, and day to day HR

Manufacturing industry experience

Workday software experience

Flexible, adaptable, really engaged with the business and able to be a trusted resource

Overview:

This role will work in an individual contributor capacity supporting a manufacturing site with employee relations, coaching managers, investigations, performance management, and workforce planning. This hire will not need to source candidates but will be part of the recruitment process, screening candidates and coordinating with hiring managers. This person may also be involved in safety, engagement, exit interviews, onboarding, offboarding, and traditional day to day HR needs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Partner with employees and managers to create a positive and productive work environment, supporting daily activities.
• Applies employee development, organizational development, compensation, diversity and inclusion, and other HR processes in support of business objectives.
• Participates in the implementation of company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., performance planning, annual trainings, and organizational change).
• Collaborate with centers for excellence (COEs) to implement needed HR solutions in support of business objectives.
• Support identified business challenges by working with site management to implement strategies and solutions to best resolve challenges and drive alignment to business goals.
• Ensure policies and procedures are well understood and adhered to by all employees.
• Act as liaison and advocate for employees to management. Foster positive working relationships and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with business leaders, HR team, and staff to create and apply operational best practices that emphasize quality, organizational, effectiveness, employee engagement, and the continued development of an exceptional workplace.
• Help drive organizational talent initiative, focusing on recruiting, retaining, developing, and training staff with specific emphasis on building future leaders and developing talent.
• Partner and consult with managers to drive change initiatives that enhance business performance.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues in a balanced, fair, and objective manner, using appropriate counseling, investigative, intervention and mediation techniques.
• Participate in, facilitate, and/or manage HR activities and special projects as assigned.
• Stay informed of changes in employment laws and regulations, HR trends, and best practices.
• Research and present recommendations for improvements to HR policies and processes.
• Participate in preparation of data for government reporting and regulatory compliance requirements including Equal Employment Opportunity, Vets-100, Affirmative Action Plans, etc.
• Work jointly with safety and/or benefits personnel regarding leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, and work restrictions and accommodations to ensure compliance and consideration to company policies, procedures, federal and state laws.